Today’s retail industry is dominated by fast fashion and mass-production brands, making it hard for shoppers who hope to shop ethically and find a sustainable brand to match their needs. MATT & NAT, a retail company founded in 1995, offers a great alternative to fast fashion by providing its shoppers with an environmentally friendly line of accessories.
Popular among all ages, MATT & NAT is most well-known for its line of stylish handbags, backpacks, and purses. In addition to bags, they offer footwear, sunglasses, outerwear, and an accessory line for men that includes briefcases among other items.
What makes MATT & NAT an eco-friendly brand is its use of recycled materials and vegan leather for all their products. The brand says that the decision to make its products 100% vegan instead of using animal leather was inspired by a UN report that stated that a vegan and vegetarian diet was better for the environment when considering the environmental impact of factory farming.
With the exterior of their purses, backpacks, and briefcases made completely of vegan materials, the interior linings are made from recycled plastic water bottles. “All our linings are made of 100% recycled bottles. Approximately 21 plastic bottles are recycled for every bag we produce,” says MATT & NAT.
With each passing year, they are committed to furthering their company’s sustainability goal, expanding and experimenting with different eco-friendly materials such as recycled nylons, cork, cardboard and rubber.
The style of their products is also meant to be long-lasting. Their products are a simple and classic style, focusing more on neutral tones to maximize the ability to be worn on all occasions. These designs create a timeless style that can be used in a wide range of different styles and is popular among all age demographics.
Despite their continuously-growing success in the accessory and retail business, MATT & NAT has never strayed away from their goal of sustainability. Their company values which include social responsibility, inclusiveness and excellence, have allowed them to create a brand that combines sustainability with quality. This focus that MATT & NAT places into creating their environmentally-friendly and stylish products is what makes them worthwhile.
Down below are some of the best bags from MATT & NAT’s current offerings.
To learn more about Matt & NAT, visit their website.
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