The Northwest Animal Rights Network is a registered non-profit organization.
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The practice of wearing the skins of animals for fashion is rooted in the historical use of dead animals for warmth and protection against the climate. In modern times, however, technology has led to the development of synthetics that are less expensive and provide better protection from the elements. The practice continues because clothing oneself in dead creatures is now deemed fashionable. By purchasing leather, a consumer supports the meat industry and thus contributes to the death of over nine billion animals every year. Although smaller in scope, the use of animals for fur coats is perhaps even more ethically repugnant.