MATE Organic Stretch Pocket Short Pebble

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MATE Organic Stretch Pocket Short scores 92/100. 92% organic cotton with 8% spandex — MATE's Organic Stretch fabric, GOTS certified and free from pesticides, insecticides, BPA, PFAS, and formaldehyde. Organic cotton sourced from Maharashtra, India and dyed with low-impact dyes in Los Angeles. One of the cleanest options in a category where most competitors run 75% or more synthetic.

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GOTS Certified Organic Cotton (92%)
Very Good

GOTS-certified organic cotton from Maharashtra, India, dyed with low-impact dyes in Los Angeles. Free from pesticides, insecticides, BPA, PFAS, and formaldehyde under MATE's supply-chain restricted substance list.

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Spandex (8%)
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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MATE Organic Stretch Pocket Short Pebble

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Is MATE Organic Stretch Pocket Short Pebble healthy?

MATE Organic Stretch Pocket Short Pebble scores 92/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. 92% organic cotton with 8% spandex — MATE's Organic Stretch fabric, GOTS certified and free from pesticides, insecticides, BPA, PFAS, and formaldehyde.

How does MATE Organic Stretch Pocket Short Pebble compare to other shorts?

MATE Organic Stretch Pocket Short Pebble ranks #13 of 17 shorts in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Organic Jaguar Organic Cotton Shorts at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive MATE Organic Stretch Pocket Short Pebble's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, GOTS Certified Organic Cotton (92%) counts in its favor; Spandex (8%) is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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