Animal Free Clothing

Information about clothing materials derived from animals and suitable alternatives. Articles explain issues with leather and other animal fabrics while suggesting practical replacement options.

Animal Produced Fabric

Clothes made from animal materials like alpaca, angora, cashmere and down come with significant ethical and environmental costs.

No, You Don't Have to Wear Leather Shoes!

Synthetic shoes are just as good for your feet as leather, so vegetarians have plenty of ethical alternatives to choose from.

Problems with Leather

Leather production kills calves for soft skins and uses endangered animals, while cattle face poor treatment throughout their lives.

What Are Animal Free Clothes?

Animal-free clothes avoid materials like fur, leather and wool, using alternatives instead so no animals are harmed in the making.