Spotlight: MATE
Meet MATE the Label… empowering consumers to Dress Clean and the #SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day for August 4.
MATE is a L.A.-based clean fashion company committed to cleaning up the fashion industry one garment at a time. On a mission “to provide people everywhere with essentials that are clean from seed to skin,” MATE offers a collection of elevated essentials — loungewear, activewear and everyday basics — made from non-toxic, natural and organic materials. Their aesthetic leans soft and neutral, perfect for conscious consumers who want simplicity, comfort and traceability in their wardrobes.
MATE’s holistic approach to sustainable apparel is guided by “The MATE Eight” – eight core principles that span how they do business and empower their consumers to Dress Clean. MATE uses organic materials and non-toxic dyes while also upholding a strict list of restricted substances to ensure that carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and other toxins are kept out of their products. The brand also focuses on quality and durability, striving to create “well-loved, well-worn” pieces across seasonless styles.
MATE has eliminated all plastic in its labels and packaging while also developing MOVE by MATE to limit spandex to 8% (and avoiding polyester, nylon and polyamide).
To support circularity in apparel, the company offers a recycling program through which old MATE garments can be returned to begin a new life as another MATE product. The brand also collects all of its cutting scraps from its factories to incorporate into new MATE products.
MATE is Climate Neutral, GOTS certified and a B Corp. In a world of fast fashion, MATE is the real deal: clean materials, ethical manufacturing and circular thinking.
About the "hashtag#SeeingGreen Solutionist of the Day"
This series celebrates and highlights the brands and innovators dedicated to creating a greener, more sustainable world. Each day, the series shines a spotlight on a trailblazer making significant strides in promoting eco-friendly living through innovative products, solutions and practices.