D

Is MATE the Label PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, MATE the Label averages D (65/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Mars The Label Leona Braid Bikini Set

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Mars The Label Leona Braid Bikini Set

Nylon/spandex blend (typical bikini construction)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for this basic swimwear, no water-repellent coating or stain treatment typical of the category.

Risky category by default

MATTEAU Petite Square Maillot Swimsuit

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MATTEAU Petite Square Maillot Swimsuit

Nylon blend swimsuit (likely nylon/elastane)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for basic nylon swimwear, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

TA3 Squarey Shapewear Swimsuit

MATE the Label

TA3 Squarey Shapewear Swimsuit

nylon/elastane blend (likely spandex-heavy stretch fabric)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern shapewear option, but lack of transparency leaves modest uncertainty.

Risky category by default

The Meira Bikini in White - Mars The Label

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The Meira Bikini in White - Mars The Label

Nylon/spandex blend bikini (likely solution-dyed or conventionally dyed)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern unless water-repellent coating finish applied; no public PFAS disclosure from MATE the Label.

Risky category by default

Léa The Label Monroe Italian Lycra Swimsuit

MATE the Label

Léa The Label Monroe Italian Lycra Swimsuit

Lycra (spandex elastane blend) and Italian nylon/polyester base

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice; Lycra swimwear has no inherent PFAS trigger, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Clay Tri Crop Top

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Clay Tri Crop Top

Clay-blend fabric (organic cotton base)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern basic apparel; PFAS risk minimal unless undisclosed finish applied.

Risky category by default

Matteau Petite Square Polka-dot Swimsuit

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Matteau Petite Square Polka-dot Swimsuit

Polyester/nylon blend swimsuit fabric

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, basic swimsuit with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

TA3 Brazilian Plungey Keyhole Swimsuit

MATE the Label

TA3 Brazilian Plungey Keyhole Swimsuit

Nylon elastane blend (typical for plunge swimwear)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern base materials, but no brand disclosure on water-repellent coating treatments used.

Risky category by default

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