Is It OK for a Vegan to Wear Wool?

As you might know, a vegan is someone who doesn’t consume animal products like meat, fish, milk, cheese, et cetera. This can also apply to wearing clothes made of animal products like fur or leather. But is it OK to wear wool as a vegan? As wool comes from sheep, this is also an animal product. But there doesn’t seem much harm in wearing wool, because sheep don’t have to be killed to produce this wool. Before we go any further, I want to make clear that what you do is your own choice. I’m not saying what you should do or should not do.

Video by Pink
I just watched a video by singer Pink for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). I’m not saying all sheep around the world are treated the same way, but this gives an idea of what can happen if you like to buy your wool cheap.

Here is the video. Like Pink, I advice you to have a barf bag nearby.

Alternatives to Wool

You might wonder what the alternatives to wearing wool are. SaveTheSheep.com lists some of them: cotton, cotton flannel, and polyester fleece. You can also find some answers to this question at AnswerBag.com.

Let me know what you think about this subject by leaving a comment below.

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