Is fur acceptable?

[Anonymous]

I’m pretty sure that almost all of the mink farms in Europe went out of business due to the minks being culled due to Covid. I know there was a famous fur auction house that sold pelts in Europe and they’re out of business as of last year. Outside of China and Russia most high end department stores have stopped ordering furs. The new trend is to reuse vintage fur. Some people are taking grandma’s furs and turning them into throw pillows and teddy bears for their kids.

[Anonymous]

No. Fur belongs on animals not humans. We have so many other options regarding warm clothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just received a fur that was my mother-in-law's. I'm the only one in the family who it fits and will wear it so it went to me. I wore it on Christmas Day to church when it was freezing and I enjoyed it immensely. Her initials are embroidered into it too which makes it special.

Did you get any comments or compliments?

[Anonymous]

I assume that anyone I see wearing fur today is wearing vintage fur.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's not so simple.

People don't realize it, but fake fur is plastic, and degrades in the environment into microplastics that we inhale all over the world. Microplastics disrupt our endocrine systems, leaches into every part of our environment, impacts wildlife, and even though they have only recently been discovered and research into it is in its infancy, they are thought to contribute to inflammation (and therefore inflammation diseases such as cancers). Same for all plastic clothing - fabrics such as a polyesters and acrylics.

Then there's cruelty to animals, that no one wants to encourage. But do you eat meat? Do you hunt? Where do you draw the line, personally?

Nearly everything we do as humans has a negative impact on our planet. It's very important we realize what type and what severity of impact. Killing animals for their fur, while cruel and in most cases, unnecessary (there are some very cold places in this world where fur and skins protects more than any man-made item), does not have the global contamination impact that plastics have on our planet.

So... there is no good solution, unless fur is made exclusively out of animals that were old/sick and going to die anyway, or you're recycling a vintage fur purchased years ago. And try to purchase natural fibers for your clothes and home as much as you can. They are more expensive, hence the glut of artificial fibers on the market. Also, they can be water-intensive, and their culture also impacts the planet. But of all these impacts, I believe plastics will turn out to be the worse.

Are you open to another take?

People often have a knee-jerk opposition to plastic, but just because you opt not to wear fur does not mean you need to wear faux fur. And even if you do, most faux fur does not get washed regularly (if at all), limiting the microplastic exposure. Personally I do everything in my life to limit plastic consumption. But animal fur is far greater in terms of its greenhouse gas footprint,(1) and the industry uses harsh chemicals to treat/preserve the fur products.(2)

I stand with the person who says why by fur, animal or faux at all. It's why thousands have signed a petition calling on DC to no longer sell fur: https://www.change.org/p/compassionate-fashion-let-s-end-dc-fur-sales

Per the question from OP, even if people may not feel comfortable saying something when they see the coat, it's one of the few pieces of attire that can make people uncomfortable to be around.

(1) https://www.furfreealliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CE-Delft-The-environmental-impact-of-mink-fur-production.pdf
(2) https://www.furfreealliance.com/toxic-fur/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's not so simple.

People don't realize it, but fake fur is plastic, and degrades in the environment into microplastics that we inhale all over the world. Microplastics disrupt our endocrine systems, leaches into every part of our environment, impacts wildlife, and even though they have only recently been discovered and research into it is in its infancy, they are thought to contribute to inflammation (and therefore inflammation diseases such as cancers). Same for all plastic clothing - fabrics such as a polyesters and acrylics.

Then there's cruelty to animals, that no one wants to encourage. But do you eat meat? Do you hunt? Where do you draw the line, personally?

Nearly everything we do as humans has a negative impact on our planet. It's very important we realize what type and what severity of impact. Killing animals for their fur, while cruel and in most cases, unnecessary (there are some very cold places in this world where fur and skins protects more than any man-made item), does not have the global contamination impact that plastics have on our planet.

So... there is no good solution, unless fur is made exclusively out of animals that were old/sick and going to die anyway, or you're recycling a vintage fur purchased years ago. And try to purchase natural fibers for your clothes and home as much as you can. They are more expensive, hence the glut of artificial fibers on the market. Also, they can be water-intensive, and their culture also impacts the planet. But of all these impacts, I believe plastics will turn out to be the worse.

I know this is an old thread....but fake fur is sometimes real dog/cat, especially if it comes from China.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7712511/Raccoon-dog-hair-tortured-animals-sold-fake-fur-Melbourne-markets.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-39553061
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-444606/Is-fake-fur-really-cat-fur.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. Fur belongs on animals not humans. We have so many other options regarding warm clothing.

Is there a difference in wearing fur and leather, morality wise?

[Anonymous]

Good point. No difference.

I wear a vintage coat. If someone is rude enough to question me about it, I say that it's a fake. They smile and are so happy then. Whatever. The minks have already been dead for decades at this point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's not so simple.

People don't realize it, but fake fur is plastic, and degrades in the environment into microplastics that we inhale all over the world. Microplastics disrupt our endocrine systems, leaches into every part of our environment, impacts wildlife, and even though they have only recently been discovered and research into it is in its infancy, they are thought to contribute to inflammation (and therefore inflammation diseases such as cancers). Same for all plastic clothing - fabrics such as a polyesters and acrylics.

Then there's cruelty to animals, that no one wants to encourage. But do you eat meat? Do you hunt? Where do you draw the line, personally?

Nearly everything we do as humans has a negative impact on our planet. It's very important we realize what type and what severity of impact. Killing animals for their fur, while cruel and in most cases, unnecessary (there are some very cold places in this world where fur and skins protects more than any man-made item), does not have the global contamination impact that plastics have on our planet.

So... there is no good solution, unless fur is made exclusively out of animals that were old/sick and going to die anyway, or you're recycling a vintage fur purchased years ago. And try to purchase natural fibers for your clothes and home as much as you can. They are more expensive, hence the glut of artificial fibers on the market. Also, they can be water-intensive, and their culture also impacts the planet. But of all these impacts, I believe plastics will turn out to be the worse.

I know this is an old thread....but fake fur is sometimes real dog/cat, especially if it comes from China.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7712511/Raccoon-dog-hair-tortured-animals-sold-fake-fur-Melbourne-markets.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-39553061
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-444606/Is-fake-fur-really-cat-fur.html

OMG.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Found a beautiful coat with a fur collar I like. But is due still
Acceptable? People are more conscious of such things these days, and it seems like for that reason fur is kinda permanently out of style.

Look up a video of how the animals are farmed and their fur harvested for your "fashion"... that's all I have to say.

[Anonymous]

Depends on the source

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good point. No difference.

I wear a vintage coat. If someone is rude enough to question me about it, I say that it's a fake. They smile and are so happy then. Whatever. The minks have already been dead for decades at this point.

ew

[Anonymous]

I eat meat and have no problem with wearing fur or anyone else wearing it for that matter either. I don't own any because it's so expensive and I find it super heavy (have you ever tried a full-on fut coat. It weighs a ton).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good point. No difference.

I wear a vintage coat. If someone is rude enough to question me about it, I say that it's a fake. They smile and are so happy then. Whatever. The minks have already been dead for decades at this point.

You're missing out on a lot of relationships because you choose to wear fur. Maybe you don't care and only want to be friends with people who would accept you wearing it, but I would roll my eyes every time I see you, talk about you behind your back and not make any conversation with you ever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good point. No difference.

I wear a vintage coat. If someone is rude enough to question me about it, I say that it's a fake. They smile and are so happy then. Whatever. The minks have already been dead for decades at this point.

You're missing out on a lot of relationships because you choose to wear fur. Maybe you don't care and only want to be friends with people who would accept you wearing it, but I would roll my eyes every time I see you, talk about you behind your back and not make any conversation with you ever.

When people wear fur it makes it easier to identify those who lack empathy, so I guess that's a silver lining.