#and just because shearing sheep isnt inherently bad for the sheep (quite the opposite) that doesnt mean the industry cant still be cruel

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re: my last reblog, blabbering off here because i dont wanna bother op with tags (i recommend reading the whole article and not just the part op posted), but overall a good article I think, the downsides of wool are not talked about nearly enough. that said I didnt like thry brought up Tencel (a fiber made out of foob pulp) because well. wood pulp isnt really the most sustainable material either. and that Noize brand they brought up is expensive as hell. and also plant based leather alternatives are hard to come by and also to my knowledge often coated with plastic to make them more durable, so not really a good or easy option for most consumers. that's one thing I'd like to know more about: are wool clothes and synthetic clothes (of similar price range and construction) as durable? because synthetics have a lower carbon footprint, but in my anecdotal experience they last for a shorter period/less wears, so does wool "pay itself back" better by being able to be worn longer? but on the other hand, pure fool garments are often also not that durable (depending on the type of garment and how much wear and tear it encounters ofc), which is why wool gets mixed with other more durable fibers so often. but on the other hand wool can be easier to mend. idk lots to think about and I'm no expert I just love. fibers

#i have always felt uneasy with people making fun of some vegans for not using wool even though the wool industry is ofc tied to the meat one #and just because shearing sheep isnt inherently bad for the sheep (quite the opposite) that doesnt mean the industry cant still be cruel #both to the animals and the workers #btw i am a wool lover and not vegan nor even really a vegetarian. i just think it's important for me to know what goes into all that