Animal Welfare Policy

At Goosecraft we are committed to make sure that all our products are made in a way with respect for people, the environment and animals. Therefor we expect all our supply chain partners to follow our animal welfare policy. All the leather that is used in our garments is a by-product from the meat industry. We don’t use any leather from exotic, threatened or endangered animals.

The five freedoms for animals

Next to this no animals should be harmed in the production of our products. Goosecraft is committed to the five freedoms for animals set by the Farm Animal Welfare Council and the Farm Animal Welfare Committee;

1.     Freedom from hunger or thirst by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigor.
2.     Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
3.     Freedom from pain, injury or disease by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
4.     Freedom to express (most) normal behaviour by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.
5. Freedom from fear and distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.

Materials

Fur
In our products we do not use real fur. We have developed beautiful fake fur to replace real fur.

Down and feathers
At this moment we don’t use any down or feathers in our products. Whenever we start using these materials for our products we expect and urge our supplier to use responsible and cruelty free down and feathers that have RDS (Responsible Down Standard) certification.

Wool
For wool we don’t have any requirements yet as we only use a very small percentage in our collections. However, we urge our suppliers to use mulese-free wool that is RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) certified.