The Fur (And The Feathers) Keep Flying, Part I

But fur is one of those slightly grey areas that is increasingly trying to get green cred. While it was undoubtedly an important weather-protective and relatively sustainable article of clothing for our forefathers (but with the fur part mostly on the inside for warmth, duh), these days more than half is factory fur - less controlled for ethical treatment of animals and cleanliness than factory-farmed chicken, beef...anything. What's more interesting than Imai's juxtaposition of fur with suposedly low-brow polyester is that Teijin's recycled product is starting to make the transition from Japanese work clothes and Patagonia underwear to fashion. Teijin currently produces around 7,000 tons of new-use polyester from old collected polyester clothes and scraps. Via ::TheJapanTimes
See also: Greenwash Watch: Fur Is Green Poster courtesy Marxchivist via flickr