Boohoo changes its mind over the wool decision.
Boohoo has made a U-turn over its decision to stop selling wool products, following a backlash by farmers.
The online fashion retailer says it will instead work to ensure any items it does stock meet "high levels of animal welfare".
It's after a campaign by animal rights group Peta, which released a video reportedly showing shearers in the UK mistreating sheep.
Farmers say any abusive behaviour should not be tolerated, but that such instances are incredibly rare.
There has been mixed reaction to the decision online.
Wool is cruel and unnecessary. Boohoo are moving into the future. #TheFutureIsVegan
— Harry Cooke Ⓥ (@harrycooke) 15 February 2019
I think @boohoo might regret banning Wool as a textile. https://t.co/c0tTI19Qia show your support for a natural product we’ve used for thousands of years . pic.twitter.com/qlDwFhKX7Q
— Gareth Wyn Jones (@1GarethWynJones) 15 February 2019
Brilliant news to hear that @boohoo will no longer produce items made with wool after @peta showed them evidence of cruelty to sheep Thank you @boohoo for caring & making a change & Thank you @peta @PETAUK for all u do xx pic.twitter.com/4UlqvKgow4
— Julie McRoyall (@julesmcroyall) 15 February 2019
Wool rocks.
It's ethical, necessary and sustainable.
If the sheep aren't clipped they can overheat and fall victim to maggots - lovely eh?!
The wool grows back to keep them warm and dry in winter.
DYK: lanolin (used in makeup) comes from wool? pic.twitter.com/jd4QR1t4Wc
— Peter Mawson (@HighFarndale) 16 February 2019
