A Shopper's Guide To Leather Alternatives - The Vegetarian ...

English Retreads4939 N. Broadway, Ste. 58, Boulder, CO 80304(303) 258-1625Email: info@englishtreads.comWebsite: www.englishretreads.comEnglish Retreads manufactures totes, purses, bookbags, wallets,backpacks, key chains, belts, and dog collars from recycledrubber inner tubes, seat belts, and fan belts.Ethical Soles Trading Company, Inc.893 Westminster Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3G 1B4Canada; (204) 772-9596Website: www.ethicalsoles.caThis Canadian company offers high- and low-top canvas andhemp sneakers.Ethical WaresCaegwyn, Temple Bar, Felinfach, Ceredigion,SA48 7SA, Wales, United KingdomTel: 011-44-1570 471155; Fax: 011-44-1570 471166Email: vegans@ethicalwares.comWebsite: www.ethicalwares.comThis company sells shoes and belts. Shoe styles include hikingboots, steel-toe safety boots, dress shoes, etc. Ethical Wares statesthat they do not trade with countries that have “repressiveregimes or exploitative working practices.”Fabulous Furs25 West Robbins St., Covington, KY 41011(800) 848-4650 or (859) 291-3300Email: custserv@fabulousfurs.comWebsite: www.fabulousfurs.comThis mail-order company offers a wide variety of fake “fur,”“leather,” and “wool” products such as coats, jackets, vests,hats, handbags, pillows, and ear muffs.Fair Trade Sports(800) 716-4674Website: www.fairtradesports.comTerrific site to purchase fair-trade non-leather sports balls forsoccer, football, basketball, rugby, volleyball, etc.Fast and Furless2615 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55406(612) 333-2756Email: info@fastandfurless.comWebsite: www.fastandfurless.comThis boutique offers shoes, sandals, belts, bags, wallets, etc.FauxWebsite: www.faux.uk.comWebsite offering a wide variety of faux fur coats.Freerangers87 Derwent Street, Chopwell, Tyne & Wear, EnglandNE17 7HZ; Tel. 011-44-1207 565-957Email: info@freerangers.co.ukWebsite: www.freerangers.co.ukOnline store offering made-to-order handcrafted shoes.Genuine Fake Furs(615) 887-7661Email: info@ifakeit.comWebsite: www.ifakeit.comFake fur coats made out of synthetic materials.Gloria Gerber(330) 867-2102Email: Gloria@gloriagerber.comWebsite: gloriagerber.comHandbags made out of recycled rubber and stainless steel.Gorsetree Vegan StoreEmail: enquiries@veganstore.gorsetreemall.comWebsite: www.veganstore.gorsetreemall.comOnline store offering a wide range of items including shoes,handbags, belts, and much more.Herbivore Clothing1211 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97214(503) 281-TOFUWebsite: www.herbivoreclothing.comStore and online site offering wallets, purses, belts, etc.Her Design LLC114 Washington St., Marblehead, MA 01945(781) 631-1491Email: info@her-design.comWebsite: www.her-design.comUnique stylish sustainable handbags inspired by nature. Orderonline or see list of retailers carrying her bags.Humanitaire2717 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405(310) 581-1369Email: humanitaire@sbcglobal.netWebsite: www.shophumanitaire.comVegan store and online shop offering shoes, boots, purses,wallets, belts, guitar straps, etc.Isa Booties711 Briar Ridge Ct., Castle Rock, CO 80108(303) 883-7319; fax (801) 751-2441Email: customerservice@isabooties.comWebsite: www.isabooties.comParents looking for durable vegan shoes for their 3-month-old to24-month-old children will love Isa Booties. These non-leatheradorable shoes are available in many colors and styles online.Also find a list of retailers that carry these shoes.Jinga Shoes12 Frogmore, London, England SW18 1HJTel. 011-44-208-877-1630Website: www.jingashop.comS P E C I A L REPRI N T FROM T H E V E G E T A R I A N R E S O U R C E GROUP