Animal liberation

Abstract

Several garments and footwear manufacturers and designers are showing their interests towards animal welfare by abstaining themselves from the use of any products derived from animals. Companies are recognizing the need of animal welfare through the efforts of several animal welfare organizations such as the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA. Ciel, one of the best-known designer ethical fashion brands, does not use leather or animal-derived materials in its collection. Footwear label, Beyond Skin, has also decided to use cotton-backed polyurethane to ensure its footwear is ‘cruelty free’. The company has expressed that the fashion industry is moving in the right direction and reiterated to take more responsibility for the welfare of animals. Meanwhile, Robin Webb has also launched Vegetarian Shoes as a non-leather alternative for footwear and presented plentiful and viable options of microfibers.