MATE the Label

Apparel and accessories, free from pesticides and microplastics

CERTIFICATIONS

Climate Neutral

MATE the Label, a women-founded and women-run company, prioritizes inclusive and sustainable fashion for women in every life stage. They offer an extensive range, including activewear, loungewear, and everyday clothing, all made from non-toxic, natural, and organic fabrics. Achieving certifications such as Climate Neutral, GOTS, and Certified B Corp, MATE is committed to environmentally friendly and socially responsible practices.

How is MATE the Label sustainable?

Based on our sustainability criteria, Commons rates Mate the Label as a brand.

As an antidote to fast fashion, MATE the Label doesn’t release new styles often, instead focusing on timeless, seasonless fashion that will look good for years.

Materials: The brand focuses a lot of its sustainability efforts on fabrics. The socks are made from 80% Organic Cotton, 17% Nylon, and 3% Spandex. According to the website, MATE the Label makes products without pesticides, BPA, PFAS, or formaldehyde. MATE the Label ships its products in plastic-free packaging made from recycled and recyclable materials.

Emissions: In addition to being B Corp Certified, MATE the Label is Climate Neutral Certified, which means it measures, reports, and compensates for its footprint with quality offsets.

Supply chain & ethics: MATE the Label published a Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure ethical manufacturing practices at tier 1 factories. One standout partner is the Sree Santhosh factory in India, which has on-site solar and wind power that meets nearly 100% of its electricity needs.‍

Circularity: In partnership with Trashie, MATE the Label offers a Detox Your Closet program for customers to ship unwanted clothes (from any brand) to Trashie for proper textile recycling.