Woll-less Waistcoats, Easy Sneaks & Flexitarians

Sometimes it can be tough avoiding the the wool industry when looking for a decent waistcoat. Here’s a couple wool-free options by Topman. And if you think wool is just a haircut, check out our pal Gary Smith’s article Pulling the Wool over our Eyes at Elephant Journal.

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Grey suit waistcoatBlack Striped WaiscoatGreen tartan waistcoat

Overstock.com announced that it will no longer sell products made from exotic skins. According to company officials, the Salt Lake City-based online retailer “has removed from its site all apparel and accessory products which feature exotic animal skins, including snake, alligator, crocodile, lizard, ostrich, stingray, eel, shark or kangaroo and will no longer sell such products.” Thanks to PETA for cluing them in.

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These sneaks are made of 100% organic cotton. Spring is just around the (very long, cold) corner!

White Organic TrainersBlue Organic Cotton Trainers

The world’s largest food service company, Compass Group, launched it’s Flexitarian initiative, which is aimed at expanding the variety and supply of meat-free options for its customers—promoting healthier, more sustainable and more humane eating.A “flexitarian” is someone who actively integrates meatless meals into his or her diet when possible but isn’t a full-time vegetarian.

Friday: Top 3 Affordable Finds

1. Ethletic Blackout High-tops. Retro ‘blackout’ high-top sneaker made with 100% cotton canvas upper and tough rubber sole. Sole is produced and stamped with all natural and sustainable latex. A Fair Trade premium is paid to both the rubber producers in Sri Lanka and to the shoe stitchers in Pakistan. Certified by the Fair Labeling Organization and the Forest Stewardship Council. 100% Vegan. $56

Esthletic Black Hi-top

2. Nutella, eat your heart out. RAWtella does it betta’ with 100% raw, vegan, organic ingredients. Who knew that indulgent dude-food could be so chocolaty and… chocolaty? $11.95

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3. “Postman” Organic Hemp Bag by SATIVA. Hemp and cotton, finished with metal buckles and plastic zips. Made in Hong Kong, China in an audited factory ensuring no child or prison labour. Only $79.95

Hemp Bag

DB’s Etiquette Recommendation: Using leather is unnecessary – alternatives are abundant. SATIVA does use leather in some of their products. Click HERE to find out why not to support the leather industry.

KEEP These In Mind

100% Cotton Canvas Hi-tops inspired by traditional, indigenous woven-art – technically these come in women’s sizes, so if you are a Men’s 10(US) and under, you’ll be fine with size conversion. Otherwise, for guy like me with size 12, these are not for you. I am showing a few of the styles that do not have wool products in them.

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Dudes can be feminists. KEEP’s new hi-tops pay homage to age-old traditions and the handiwork of women everywhere. Stripes abound in woven Mayan fabric straight out of the highlands of Guatemala and hand quilted morning star pieces light the way on our latest Guerra offerings. Tip your hat to the labor of ladies around the world, sit back and get inspired. 100% cotton canvas. Molded rubber sole. 

DBs Etiquette Recommendation: Many people believe that harvesting wool does not involve any cruelty. A few of the styles do utilize wool. For info on why not to support products made from wool, click here.