70 firms will cease using South African mohair

South Africa produces 50% of the world’s mohair and exports to China, Italy, the U.K. and Taiwan. However, following the release in May 2018 of animal cruelty video footage from Angora goat farms in South Africa’s Karoo region, 70 firms including Ascena Retail (owner of Ann Taylor and Justice), Inditex, H&M and Esprit have now pledged to become “mohair-free”, after the end of the 2019 winter collection. The Mohair industry represents an industry of US$117 million, with 1,000 goat far