VF Corp. Going Fur-Free With Policy to Stop Use of Angora, Exotic Leather

The VF Corp. has released its first Animal Derived Materials Policy so that its brands will no longer use fur, angora or exotic leather. Developed in partnership with The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, the new policy highlights which animal materials are off-limits and establishes formal guidelines for the procurement and use of approved materials for VF brands and global supply chain partners. The animal-derived materials most often used by VF and its brands are leather, down and wool. With more than two dozen brands, VF makes apparel, footwear and accessories under such labels as The North Face, Vans, Timberland, Lee, Wrangler and Nautica. “VF believes that all animals within the global commercial supply chain should be treated with care and respect,” said Letitia Webster, VF’s vice president of global corporate sustainability. “As we continue to promote the development of viable commercial substitutes to animal materials, this policy will help to ensure that the materials we use today are procured from sources that prioritize animal welfare and responsible business practices.” VF has a track record in animal welfare initiatives. VF’s Timberland brand partnered with other footwear brands, tanneries and retailers to set up the Leather Working Group to

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