Retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Calvin Klein, H&M and Topshop, came to the agreement after horrific videos of the wool’s manufacturing process came to light two weeks ago, according to the Sunday Times.
Angora wool is loved for its soft, fluffy texture and is used for hats, gloves, scarfs and sweaters across the world.
Marks & Spencer said its animal welfare policy does not allow for any live plucking and said it believed that was being adhered to across the angora farms from which it sources.
"We are now carrying out additional visits to these farms to be absolutely sure that this is the case. Also we will not place any further orders with our suppliers for products containing angora wool until we have concluded these visits and reviewed the findings," it said.
Other retailers who have decided to suspend the placing of further orders for products containing angora include Next, Primark, New Look and Ted Baker.
written by Nicolas Yang
