Purchasing clothes and furniture that use vegan fabrics is a great way to support your vegan lifestyle and encourage brands to stock more vegan products.
But although more brands than ever are stocking vegan and cruelty-free products, they don’t always label them as such.
Finding out whether a fabric is vegan or not is easy – we’ve listed most fabrics below, given a brief description, and stated whether they are vegan or not.
We’ve worked hard to make this the most useful source for information on cruelty-free fabrics on the internet, but we still recommend you check the label and, if necessary ask the manufacturer for more information.
You may also want to check the other categories:
Yes, denim is a vegan fabric, and most denim clothes are vegan. However, some jeans use leather patches that make them unsuitable for a vegan lifestyle – always check the label. What is Denim? Denim is made from cotton, a natural material that is suitable for vegans and a vegan lifestyle (no animals are harmed … Read more
Yes and no. Flannel is not vegan when it is made out of wool. However, it is vegan when made out of other fabrics like cotton or synthetic materials. Vegans should avoid traditional wool flannel and aim for alternatives that are cruelty-free and suitable for a vegan lifestyle. Wool production is linked to unethical and … Read more
Yes and no. Traditionally, felt is made from wool and animal fur, and linked to cruel, unethical, or inhumane treatments of animals. However, felt can also be made from synthetic materials. When this is the case, the felt is cruelty-free and suitable for a vegan lifestyle. Always check the label to find out which type … Read more
Yes, cotton is vegan. It is not animal-derived and is considered suitable for anyone living a vegan lifestyle. It can be produced without causing cruel, unethical, or inhumane treatment of animals, however the methods used to grow non-organic cotton may cause ethical concerns for some vegans. What Is Cotton? Cotton is a natural fiber that … Read more
Yes and no. Traditionally, chiffon is made out of silk, which is non-vegan. However, many chiffon clothes are now faux-chiffon, made out of rayon, nylon, or polyester. These are vegan and cruelty-free. What is Chiffon? Chiffon is a lightweight, sheer fabric that is used in luxury garments, wedding dresses, and lingerie. It can be made … Read more
Yes and no. Chenille is vegan when it is made from cotton or synthetic yarns (which is most of the time). However, if the yarn is mixed with wool or silk, then it cannot be described as being vegan. What is chenille? Chenille is the name given to both a yarn and the fabric made … Read more
Yes, spandex (aka lycra or elastane) is a vegan material. Spandex fabric is not made from animal-derived products, and no animals are hurt during the manufacturing process. It is considered cruelty-free and suitable for a vegan lifestyle. Spandex is sometimes called Lycra, which is the brand name DuPont (who invented the material) gave it. It … Read more
In today’s post, we’ll also explore the potential use of animal-derived ingredients in the production of viscose fabrics, so you can make an informed decision when shopping for vegan and environmentally friendly clothing and home decor.