Vegan fashion is defined as clothing that is devoid of animal cruelty and does not contain any animal-derived fibres such as fur, leather, wool, or silk. Many people have decided to live an animal-friendly lifestyle in reaction to the needless suffering and damage caused by animal agriculture alone. Vegan fashion not only has a detrimental influence on animal welfare but also has a severe impact on the environment. Vegan fashion is a lifestyle and a philosophy that transcends all aspects of life, with fashion being just one part of a larger picture. Veganism includes animal-free cosmetics, food, and other consumption options in addition to fashion. Here are a few reasons which will motivate you to adopt this conscious and eco-friendly style of living:

• Animal Welfare:

Most people visualise wool coming from contentedly grazing sheep scattered across a beautiful open field in the shadow of majestic mountains. Most sheep grown for wool are exposed to horrifically inhumane conditions, comparable to how minks and foxes are raised on fur farms. We used to think that shearing was the same as having a haircut. Undercover investigations, however, have uncovered a pattern of brutality. Shearers are paid by volume rather than by the hour, so they frequently speed up the procedure, of scraping and cutting the lamb’s skin. Shearers have been known to beat lambs, sometimes breaking their necks, if they resist – which they will. During the winter months, lambs are often shorn, and millions of them perish from exposure each year. Thus, to save the animals from these traumatic conditions and slaughterhouses we can switch to vegan fashion.

• Cruelty-Free:

Leather and virgin wool items are thought to be less problematic. There is a common fallacy (pushed by the fashion industry) that leather is a waste product of the meat industry and that no animals are killed in the process of making leather. This is incorrect, as many animals are grown and slaughtered primarily for their skin. Designer labels are increasingly using crocodiles, alligators, snakes, and other exotic creatures since they are viewed as particularly “exclusive” and “exclusive.” When it comes to cow leather, it’s crucial to remember that selling the cow’s hide brings in about 12-19% of the total sales price. When more individuals choose vegan clothing, more animals are protected. Veganism allows you to stay trendy while still feeling good about yourself.

• Durable:

Vegan clothing is typically composed of materials that are more durable and weather-resistant than animal fibres. These fabrics are more breathable, so you’ll be more comfortable for longer. They are easier to maintain. Vegan clothes, on the other hand, are more durable. Vegan leather will not exhibit the same signs of wear and tear as leather and will provide excellent value.

• Eco-Friendly:

The leather-making process is hazardous to the environment. Animal husbandry has major environmental consequences and contributes to the worldwide greenhouse gas problem. Harmful chemicals and poisons damage the environment near leather industries, which can leak into the air and water. It has the potential to harm local wildlife and vegetation. Leather tanning necessitates several chemical reactions. Traditional animal textiles have a significantly larger carbon footprint than vegan clothes.

• Affordability:

Vegan leather may save you a lot of money, which may surprise you. Vegan leather is more cost-effective since it is easier and requires fewer stages. Vegan leather is also less expensive than regular animal leather since it does not require the typical agricultural method. Customers will save money as a result of this. Although costs vary depending on the brand and design, most vegan apparel is inexpensive. Vegan clothing will last longer than traditional clothing since it is more durable, and you will receive more bang for your buck.

• Certified Clothing:

PETA India collaborates with fashion designers and businesses to offer you animal-friendly trends. PETA India has teamed up with PETA US to create a PETA-Approved Vegan badge that allows companies to advertise their vegan handbags, shoes, apparel, accessories, and other retail products. Handbags, shoes, apparel, accessories, furniture, and home décor goods created from vegan materials, rather than animal-derived materials including leather, silk, wool, fur, and feathers, are certified as “PETA-Approved Vegan.” The “PETA-Approved Vegan” badge is used by over 1000 enterprises to help aware shoppers identify vegan items at a glance while shopping. This logo encourages customers to make purchases that are socially responsible and in line with their beliefs.

• Clean Production System:

The billions of animals slaughtered by the meat business each year make a lot of waste—factory-farmed animals produce 130 times more faeces than the human population in the United States alone. This garbage, which is untreated, filthy, and brimming with chemicals, might be dumped in vast lagoons or sprayed on crop fields, contaminating neighbouring land and rivers. Wool, like other animal-derived commodities, depletes natural resources. To create a place for grazing sheep, land has been removed and trees have been chopped down, resulting in increased soil salinity, erosion, and diminished biodiversity. Pesticides and insecticides are not used in the agricultural fields from which vegan enterprises obtain their products.

The number of reasons to embrace vegan fashion is endless, but I hope that these numerous arguments have persuaded you to join the vegan fashion bandwagon.

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