Is MATE the Label sustainable?

Broadly yes — MATE the Label averages 93.3/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Committed to 100% organic/natural fibers and circularity through the reMATE recycling program.

We read sustainability as verifiable practice, not marketing: third-party certification, packaging design, sourcing disclosure and published, dated targets. Claims without evidence score as unverified.

The evidence behind the answer

Cruelty-freeunverified

MATE the Label does not conduct or commission animal testing on its garments or raw materials.

Third-party certifiedverified

We record 6 distinct certifications across this brand's products.

Scored with our public methodology.

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MATE the Label: frequently asked

Is MATE the Label sustainable?+

Broadly yes — MATE the Label averages 93.3/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Committed to 100% organic/natural fibers and circularity through the reMATE recycling program.

MATE the Label: Cruelty-free?+

MATE the Label does not conduct or commission animal testing on its garments or raw materials.

MATE the Label: Vegan options?+

The majority of the collection is vegan, utilizing organic cotton, linen, and Tencel.

MATE the Label: Sells in mainland China?+

The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.

MATE the Label: Third-party certified?+

We record 6 distinct certifications across this brand's products.

What is MATE the Label's ethics score?+

MATE the Label averages 93.3/100 across 3 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.