What are some good clothing substitutes vegans use, rather than wool, leather, suede, etc?

Question

And how do the costs compare between the animal products and the non-animal alternatives?

I'm asking this mainly in regards to shoes... especially during winter months.

Answer 1

This is where we get our shoes from, it'llgive you an idea of the ranges and prices:

http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/

Answer 2

There are many problems with this post. 1. You're 16 and complaining that you can't afford "special" things so you try not to be picky. You're 16. You're in ROTC so you obviously care about becoming more responsible, so why the hell don't you work for your money so YOU can afford to buy YOUR stuff? 2. Your parents pay for your clothes and you don't want to be a burden...you do realize that vegan clothes, which is made without leather or wool, is CHEAPER than buying stuff made from leather, wool, and silk, right? 3. You're only a burden if you expect other people to do these things for you, and that's what it sounds like. I think that eating at a friend's house and not offering to help cook or bring a dish is just being a bad dinner guest, even if you weren't vegan. As a vegan, I let the host/ess know that I am vegan and I say, "But don't worry about accommodating me. Let me know what you're planning to serve, and I'll show up early and make vegan versions of what can easily go vegan. That way, you don't have to cook as much or worry about having a vegan for dinner, and I can ensure there's food to eat. It's a win-win situation." Yeah, surprise surprise, no one turns you down when you offer to HELP them. 4. If you want to be a "dietary vegan," then you're a "strict vegetarian." That's the term for it. Veganism encompasses a lifestyle, not just a diet, so a "dietary vegan" is really an oxymoron. 5. Your mother says if you aren't healthy she'll make you be vegetarian again, and you admit that you're "such an unhealthy vegan" but shrug it off thinking that you're doing something right? Look, learn to eat properly so you can be healthy.

Answer 3

Some of the shoes made out of fake leather are actually cheaper. Usually there's a sticker on the bottom of the shoe that will tell you if it's "all man made products" even if it looks more or less like leather.

Answer 4

It depends if you are willing to pay big bucks for materials that won't last in comparison to "traditional" materials.

I do a lot of extreme outdoor activities in all sorts of weather. And once in awhile we get one of these veg*n nuts with veggie head clothing that really doesn't stand up very well to condtions and are extremely expensive and often shoddily made.

I have a pair of leather Donners that have lasted 15 years. And Sorrels that have lasted even longer. You need to buy the materials best suited for the climatic conditions you will encounter.

Answer 5

There are quite a few fake suede's and pleathers out there - Cheaper than the real thing. Vinyl may run you higher depending on the maker.

Answer 6

cotton is good. Also I have seen clothing made out of organic materials and dyed different colors with plant based dyes. These items(except for the cotton) cost more mainly because of the newness of the items.

Answer 7

For wool, there's polar fleece, which is relatively inexpensive and not allergy-inducing. For leather and suede, there's pleather. Pleather's not terribly expensive.

Answer 8

Hemp

Answer 9

The backs of my legs.....sticking to the pleather!!!!!

Somebody said silk. That's a no-no.

There really aren't any non-animal alternatives for shoes since even plastics are made with animal products as well as rubber soles. It's just what degree of animal product you can accept.

Answer 10

I know of a bunch of hippies that use nekkid.

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