Private company

The Lab

Logo: thelab.care3

Fashion care company based in Cape Town, South Africa

The Lab (formerly known as Sneaker LAB) is a South African company that manufactures biodegradable fashion care products. The company markets its products as using biotechnology, specifically "pro-bacteria," which are intended to clean at a microscopic level and continue working after application, breaking down dirt and stains.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2012Founded1
  • Industryclothing industry1
  • HeadquartersCape Town1
  • Websitethelab.care

The Lab (formerly known as Sneaker LAB) is a South African company that manufactures biodegradable fashion care products. The company markets its products as using biotechnology, specifically "pro-bacteria," which are intended to clean at a microscopic level and continue working after application, breaking down dirt and stains.2

Timeline

  1. 2012Founded Founded1

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