By Sean Poulter Consumer Affairs Editor For The Daily Mail
Published: 22:03 GMT, 15 February 2019 | Updated: 10:14 GMT, 16 February 2019
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Many fashion chains have long banned fur and exotic animal skins for ethical reasons.
But one leading online clothes retailer has taken things a step further – and halted its use of wool.
The move by Boohoo has shocked farmers who say shearing sheep should not involve any cruelty. And a campaign for wool backed by Prince Charles branded the action ‘absurd’.
In fact, removing fleeces is vital on welfare grounds to stop the animals from overheating and to protect them from insect infestations.
Under the new move, retail giant Boohoo would ban both of these dresses. The Double Breasted Check Wool Coat (left) costs £34.60 and the Petite Wool Fitted Parka costs £41.80
At the same time, wool is a natural, sustainable, source of yarn and clothing, unlike the plastic and polyester that is used for most of the cheap lines churned out by Boohoo, including dresses for as little as £3.
Currently, retailers – particularly fast fashion firms – are under pressure for fuelling the problem of plastic pollution by promoting throwaway clothing.