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Over 200 brands have joined a growing movement to phase out mulesing

AUSTRALIAN companies Koala, Spell and Afends have joined a growing number of leading fashion and lifestyle brands to publicly oppose mulesing, according to Human Society International (HSI) Australia, who today launched the latest edition of its “Better Wool Guide”.

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 Animal Welfare Campaigner at HSI Australia, Georgie Dolphin, said Australian consumers and retailers were making it clear they are calling time on mulesing. Photo courtesy HSI Australia.

Animal Welfare Campaigner at HSI Australia, Georgie Dolphin, said Australian consumers and retailers were making it clear they are calling time on mulesing. Photo courtesy HSI Australia.

The updated guide highlights 221 brands available to Australian consumers, who have committed to removing mulesed wool from their supply chains, with 75 brands added since the previous edition was released...

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