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Great sentiment, however please consider not buying wool [1], down [2], or leather [3]. Fortunately it isn't to too hard to find comfortable, fashionable, sustainable clothing that uses cruelty-free materials.

[1] http://investigations.peta.org/australia-us-wool/ [2] http://www.peta.org/features/down-investigation/ [3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdnZBJjqWe4

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"cruelty-free materials"

Well, the materials are not cruel. Its humans treating the animals. That's no reason not to wear these materials. It's a reason to find the right suppliers.

Certainly a good point.

Another issue is cheap cotton. Especially the dying process can be really dirty. If done in underdeveloped countries, by children - now THIS can be cruel.

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