Kinder Swaps

Choose insteadFaux leather (PU), cork, canvas, recycled rubber, and plant-based leathers made from pineapple leaves, cactus, apple waste, or mushrooms.

Choose PU over PVC when you can. It's softer, more breathable, and less toxic to make.

Choose insteadMicrosuede, faux suede, and brushed cotton.

Choose insteadEmbossed or printed faux leather.

You get the texture without the animal.

Choose insteadLyocell, cupro, modal, viscose, and polyester or nylon satin.

Peace silk, ahimsa silk, and wild (tussah) silk are all still silk.

Choose insteadCotton flannel, hemp, organic cotton knits, acrylic, and recycled polyester fleece.

Choose insteadSoft knits of modal, lyocell, or bamboo, and acrylic labeled cashmere-feel.

Choose insteadSynthetic or recycled polyester fill, kapok, and synthetic insulation like PrimaLoft or Thinsulate.

Synthetic fill keeps you warm even when it gets wet. Down doesn't.

Choose insteadFaux fur (modacrylic or acrylic), or skip the trim.

Real fur has been sold labeled as faux. Buy from makers you trust.

Choose insteadSherpa and faux shearling, usually polyester or acrylic.

Choose insteadFaux feathers, fabric flowers, and fringe.

Choose insteadCorozo (tagua nut), coconut shell, wood, metal, and recycled plastic.

Corozo looks and feels remarkably like horn.

Choose insteadGlass pearls and costume pearls.

Choose insteadPlant waxes or paraffin, for waxed cotton and shoe care.

Choose insteadFabric, printed, or paper-based (jacron) labels.

Choose insteadSynthetic bristles for shoe shine, hair, and makeup brushes.