5 practical shopping tips to buy high-quality clothing 

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wool and cashmere are technically not unethical, as the animal is not harmed in any way and domesticated sheep need regular shearing anyways (you just have to be willing to pay for it, as most of the more reputable/good practice companies charge quite a fair bit more than your average run-of-the-mill shop). that being said, generally speaking, we just don't have synthetics that are of comparable quality as they are mostly used for cheap mass production purposes (these clothes are meant to be disposable, especially in this day and age). your best bet would probably be to look into clothing made from natural fibres (like cotton, hemp, linen, silk, etc.) if you're absolutely adamant about avoiding animal products (which, i get; your principles are your principles). hope that helps somewhat.

Leather is a byproduct of the meat industry. The animal skins would go to waste if they weren’t tanned. In my opinion, I wouldn’t worry about wearing leather. However, the tanning process of leather often use harsh chemicals to speed up (and cheapen) the process that contribute to pollution so it’s best to find leathers made through vegetal tanning (it uses the chemicals naturally found in plants), which is far better quality than chrome (harsh chemical) tanning and more environmentally friendly. Synthetic leather as we know it is made of plastic, usually a polyester (aka fabric made of plastic threads) that’s been coated in even more plastic. Plastic doesn’t like to stick to plastic, especially if it’s flexible. Faux leather chips and flakes and sheds microplastics. It’s not as durable and doesn’t sit with the body as well as natural leather. Same with synthetic wools like acrylic or polyester, they release microplastics and don’t age very well. Wool production arguably has an aspect of animal cruelty but less mass produced wool suppliers tend to the animals with care much more better, which is hard to trace but there are brands that claim to source their wool with minimal cruelty. It’s a gray area but if you’re in freezing temperatures, I truly believe you need wool or down jackets instead of its alternatives. If you’re a vegan, I’d suggest materials like cotton moleskin as a suede alternative or knits made from cotton. There are leathers made from plant skins but have been shown to be bonded with plastic, mushroom leather seems the most promising but I always suggest your research on the topic. Silk alternatives that aren’t actually synthetic (which are better for your skin and the environment than satin, which is nylon or polyester) are viscose, modal or cupro. These are semi-synthetic fabrics made from plant fibers like bamboo or wood pulp. Some say viscose production is harmful, deforesting and polluting but viscose and other semi-synthetics can be made sustainably with credentials, albeit more expensive and rare. But if you want warmth, try secondhand wools and leathers if you feel those products contribute to ethical concerns. You aren’t giving the money to the companies that make them and you’re giving a piece of clothing a new life. Instead of faux leather shoes (which are terrible looking after some wear) opt for cotton canvas or buy secondhand. If you want a quality leather shoe but have ethical concerns, look for shoes made with vegetal tanned leather that state are sourced from meat byproduct. I personally don’t avoid all synthetic materials, Polyester and nylon are really great for leggings, underwear, swimwear, athleisure, bras since it’s more durable or can be made waterproof for pieces like raincoats or bomber jackets but I strongly suggest avoiding synthetic alternatives to leather, wool, silk and fur. I think vegans shouldn’t worry about purity but instead of overall ethical contribution. No animals were harmed for leather as they were for meat so I feel the difference in things such as secondhand wools and leathers doesn’t change the amount someone is contributing to the harm of animals.

Good Wool coats are supposed to be lined in cupro of viscose. Semi-synthetic but behaves and functions like a natural fabric

Wool shrinks when washed.

Try merino. It is soft and not itchy

Feels fine to me, maybe it's just you