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Is Matt & Nat vegan? Who owns Matt & Nat?

Vegan leather bags, handbags, purses, accessories, footwear and outerwear made with recycled and sustainable materials including PU, PVC, and recycled windshield resin.

Fashion & AccessoriesLast verified 13 September 2026

The short answer

Matt & Nat is recorded as independently owned. All products are vegan. No animal testing recorded.

  • Is Matt & Nat vegan?

    Vegan

    All products are vegan

    Company's own statementSource: Matt & Nat
  • Is Matt & Nat cruelty-free?

    Cruelty-free

    No animal testing recorded

  • Does Matt & Nat or its owner sell animal products?

    No animal products

    Neither Matt & Nat nor its parent company Via Vegan Ltée produces or sells animal-derived products. The brand explicitly commits to using no animal-based materials. The company name 'Via Vegan' and the brand's stated mission reflect a commitment to veganism across all operations.

  • Who owns Matt & Nat?

    Ownership unverified

    Ownership not yet verified

Last verified 13 September 2026

Ownership chain

No parent company is recorded for Matt & Nat.

Certifications

  • PETA-Approved Vegan

    active

    Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry

    PETA-Approved Vegan: Matt & Nat is recorded as certified.

What this means

Our record lists no parent company for Matt & Nat, so decisions about ingredients and testing sit with the brand itself.

Matt & Nat appears on one scheme we check: PETA-Approved Vegan. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.

Where a status above reads "unverified", it means we have not yet found a source we can stand behind — not that the answer is negative. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Matt & Nat vegan?
All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 13 September 2026.
Who owns Matt & Nat?
Matt & Nat is recorded as independently owned. No parent company is listed in our database.
Is Matt & Nat cruelty-free?
No animal testing recorded. Recorded status: cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.

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Last verified 13 September 2026

Sources

  1. Supports: The brand is fully vegan. The official website states: 'We have and will forever be committed to not using leather or any other animal based materials in our designs.' All products are made from vegan materials such as polyurethane, PVC, and recycled materials.

    Matt & Nat · Accessed 13 September 2026

  2. Supports: The brand is PETA-Approved Vegan certified. The brand claims to be cruelty-free on its official website and social media, and sources describe the brand as a 'cruelty-free' accessories brand. However, Matt & Nat is not listed on the Leaping Bunny certified brands database. The brand does not appear to hold Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International) certification.

    Ethical Elephant · Accessed 13 September 2026

  3. Supports: Neither Matt & Nat nor its parent company Via Vegan Ltée produces or sells animal-derived products. The brand explicitly commits to using no animal-based materials. The company name 'Via Vegan' and the brand's stated mission reflect a commitment to veganism across all operations.

    Matt & Nat · Accessed 13 September 2026

  4. Supports: As an independent brand, Matt & Nat's own position on animal testing is documented in its company statements. The brand explicitly states commitment to being cruelty-free and emphasizes not hurting animals. The official website states: 'It's important for us not to use leather. Simply put, we don't like hurting animals and we deeply care about the welfare of the planet.' The brand's founder Manny Kohli has publicly discussed his vegan values and commitment to the brand's ethical mission.

    Matt & Nat · Accessed 13 September 2026

  5. Company's own statement

    Supports: Vegan leather bags, handbags, purses, accessories, footwear and outerwear made with recycled and sustainable materials including PU, PVC, and recycled windshield resin.

    Accessed 13 September 2026

  6. Supports: PETA-Approved Vegan: Matt & Nat is recorded as certified.

    Ethical Elephant · Accessed 13 September 2026