French Connection Bans Angora

October 2014

After receiving more than 100,000 e-mails from supporters of PETA entities worldwide, U.K.-based retail giant French Connection posted an announcement on its website stating that it has committed to banning the sale of all products made with angora wool.

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 Ingrid E. Newkirk

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