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Fur refers to the pelts of animals such as mink, foxes, rabbits, and raccoons, used in fashion for centuries, with most commercial fur sourced from fur farms. The environmental impact is significant, involving intensive land use, large feed requirements, and chemical-heavy processing that includes toxic substances like chromium and formaldehyde.
However, the most serious issue is animal welfare: farmed animals are often confined in small cages and killed by methods such as gassing, electrocution, or neck-breaking. Wild-trapped fur can also involve inhumane leg-hold traps.
Although fur is biodegradable, these practices have led many countries and fashion houses to ban or phase it out entirely due to ethical and environmental concerns.
We are excited to see innovative, plant-based or recycled fur alternatives such as BioFluff’s hemp and nettle-based fur or recycled faux fur made from plastic waste.
If your team needs support sourcing, talk to us to find out how we can help.
Material sourcing and treatments often carry hidden social, environmental, and animal welfare risks. We help brands understand what they're using, and what it means.
Materials and treatments are at the heart of every product. Bergstrand helps brands navigate these choices through clear guidance, structured tools, and practical workshops that embed sustainability into design and development.
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With our core focus on fashion, performance and textiles, we offer advice in a way that doesn’t compromise on your product.
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