Little explanation is required as to the reason why. Fur is regarded as a cruel luxurious status symbol and little else. Leather does not always receive such condemnation. However, there is myth and ignorance surrounding its production. Here we provide the reasons why we should condemn leather as vociferously as we condemn fur.
Death comes by gassing, electrocution, lethal injection or neck breaking.
Trapping accounts for an estimated 5 million animals worldwide, normally by means of steel-jawed leg hold traps which are now illegal in Britain. Those purchasing leather products may try to reassure themselves that the animal it came from had already died for meat so it matters little that they 'use up' the remaining skin for a pair of shoes or a jacket. However, it does matter because by doing this they will be helping to subsidise the meat industry. Purchasing leather ensures the continuity of a massive industry based on animal suffering. Not only leather, but every last part of the animal is sold in order to make the whole bloody business possible.