Adidas has banned the use of animal fur in its products and joined the Fur Free Retailer (FFR) program.
According to a statement from the Fur Free Alliance, while Adidas currently does not sell products made of animal fur, “today’s pledge to permanently renounce fur sees the brand take a clear stand on animal welfare.”
The Fur Free Alliance said Adidas is the 1500th apparel company to join the Fur Free Retailer program and embrace animal welfare.
Other major brands joining the program in the past include H&M, Zara, Gucci, and Prada.
Frank Henke, senior vice president of sustainability at Adidas, said, “Adidas is driving the topic of sustainability in all areas of its product range as well as across its entire business operations. We have already been exclusively sourcing more sustainable cotton since 2018, will only be using recycled polyester from 2024 and this year will be launching the first running shoe that is made to be remade. Equally the number of vegan products with three stripes is growing; since last year, for example, the popular sneaker classics Stan Smith and Superstar have been available as vegan versions. The permanent renunciation of fur underlines our commitment in searching for and scaling up sustainable material innovations.”
Thomas Pietsch, the wild animal and fur expert at FOUR PAWS, said: “By joining the Fur Free Retailer Program, Adidas commits to a fur-free future. We are especially pleased that Adidas continues to expand its vegan product range. Switching more and more to animal-free alternatives is the best way to prevent animal suffering in the long term.”
Brigit Oele, program manager of the Fur Free Alliance, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Adidas as the 1500th brand to join our Fur Free Retailer program. Not only is the commitment to a fur-free policy compassionate, it is also forward-thinking. Today’s consumers support fashion brands that care about animals and the environment and Adidas’ move towards sustainable materials makes it a leader in that regard.”
Photo courtesy Fur Free Retailer
