Mantra

Nature inspired, "planet positive" performance apparel

Mantra
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Mantra's Sustainability Rating:

    Materials

    3 / 5

    Slow Consumption

    3 / 5

    Accountability

    4 / 5

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Where Mantra is doing well: Mantra uses lower impact fibers such as 100% recycled polyester. Mantra publicly reports on its emissions impact and offsets emissions for its full value chain through its Climate Neutral certification.

Where Mantra has room to grow: Mantra has no strategic programs or services to help keep garments out of landfills. It makes garments with high emissions fibers such as spandex and conventional cotton.

Detailed Summary

Materials

3 / 5

How is this brand using sustainable materials, sourcing, and shipping to reduce its impact?

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  • Raw Materials

    Mantra uses some lower impact fibers, including tencel eucalyptus tree fiber and 100% recycled polyester. It also uses high emissions fibers, including spandex and conventional cotton. The brand plans to reduce its reliance on high impact fibers with two ongoing goals: (1) transition 50% cotton fabric to organic or BCI certified cotton across its Essentials product line, and (2) develop a new, lower-impact performance fabric for its men's polo collections. Commons was not able to find recent reported progress on these goals within the last year.

  • Energy Use & Production

    Commons could not find information on this brand's energy use. Mantra sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry. It is working to reduce the span of its operations and has completed its goal to 'Source raw materials closer to manufacturing to reduce miles traveled by 20% across fabric suppliers.'

  • Packaging & Distribution

    This brand has an ongoing goal to transition its packaging materials to biodegredable or recyclable materials but has not reported progress on it in the last year. Commons could not find further information on this brand's current packaging materials. We assume smaller brands are using a mix of materials.

Slow Consumption

3 / 5

Does this brand lower demand for new items by encouraging conscious consumption and facilitating the long-term use of its products?

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  • Repair & Care

    Mantra does not offer repair services or a warranty. It gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its garments.

  • Take Back Programs

    Commons could not find information on any take back programs.

  • Slow Fashion

    Mantra offers a core evergreen collection with additional releases.

  • Marketing

    Commons is still analyzing Mantra's marketing emails.

Accountability

4 / 5

Is this brand transparent about its sustainability goals and how it’s working toward them?

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  • Transparency & Reporting

    Mantra has a sustainability page with information about materials, labor practices, and emissions reduction. It is unclear how often this page or information is kept up to date. It reports its emissions efforts via the Change Climate Project. It does not have an annual sustainability report.

  • Emissions Tracking

    Mantra is Climate Neutral certified through the Change Climate Project. Mantra internally measures its overall emissions. It internally measures and publicily reports its company-level emissions, including a breakdown by scope. In 2023, its estimated emissions were 3,933 tCO2e.

  • Emissions Targets

    Mantra does not share emissions reductions targets, though it has committed to some emissions reducing actions. Mantra offsets emissions for its full value chain using vetting carbon offsets.

  • Supply Chain & Labor

    Commons could not find information on Mantra's supply chain partners. The brand does not publicly share a supplier code of conduct.

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