BULB FASHION firmly believes it is not acceptable for animals to suffer in the name of fashion or cosmetics. No animals should be slaughtered specifically to produce products sold through any of BULB FASHION’ websites. All animal materials used must be by-products of the meat industry.

BULB FASHION is committed to working with industry expert groups to support the ongoing research, development, and implementation of animal welfare standards and transparency in the leather supply chain. BULB FASHION is working towards sourcing all skin products from brands and manufacturers that are LWG rated, to ensure good environmental compliance and traceability.

BULB FASHION requires animal material suppliers to adopt industry best practice rearing, transportation, and slaughter standards, based on the internationally recognized Five Freedoms which recommend animals should be afforded: 1. freedom from hunger and thirst; 2. freedom from discomfort; 3. freedom from pain, injury and disease; 4. freedom to express normal behavior; 5. freedom from fear and distress. These higher welfare standards are referenced throughout this policy under the term “good animal husbandry”.

Animal products and synthetic materials made to look like animal products must be clearly labeled as faux on the product description and care label to avoid confusion.

BULB FASHION requires BULB FASHION Brand suppliers and brands to provide information on the name of the species of animal used in our products (both common and scientific name) and the country of origin of where the animal was reared.

All BULB FASHION Brand suppliers, brands (including Outlet) and Marketplace sellers are required to comply with the points raised in this policy.

Endangered species

Materials derived from vulnerable or endangered species appearing on either the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) or the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) lists must not be used in products sold through any of BULB FASHION’ websites.

Fur

Real fur or pelts must not be used in products sold through any of BULB FASHION’s websites. This includes Mongolian lambs’ fur and Karakul lambskin pelts from aborted or newborn lambs.

Leather & skin

• Only cow, buffalo, sheep, goat or pig leather or skin, sourced as a by-product of the meat industry and from producers with good animal husbandry can be used in products sold through any of BULB FASHION’ websites.
• Leather or skin must not be obtained from aborted animals i.e. slink and karakul, while the animal is still alive or from calves or lambs.
• Leather or skin must not be obtained from animals kept in confinement systems i.e in veal or sow crates.
• Leather or skin must not be obtained from wild-caught animals, exotic animals, or vulnerable and endangered species.
• BULB FASHION is a member of the Leather Working Group and promotes leather and skins sourced from tanneries that have been awarded Gold, Silver, or Bronze certification.

Angora & other rabbit hair

Angora and other rabbit hair must not be used in products sold through any of BULB FASHION’s websites.

Silk

Silk must not be used in products sold through any of BULB FASHION’s websites.

Wool

• Sheep and lamb wool must be sourced from producers with good animal husbandry.
• Merino wool must not be sourced from farmers who practice mulesing.
• BULB FASHION encourages all suppliers to source wool from Responsible Wool Standard
• (RWS) certified farmers.

Cashmere & mohair

• Mohair and Cashmere must not be used in products sold through any of BULB FASHION’s websites.

Other animal hair

• Only cow, buffalo, yak, horse, goat, pig, and alpaca hair from producers with good animal husbandry can be used in products sold through any of BULB FASHION’s websites.
• Hair must not be obtained from vulnerable or endangered species.
• Hair must not be harvested by live-plucking.
• Animal hair must not be used in make-up or shaving brushes. Synthetic alternatives must be clearly labeled as synthetic.

Feathers & down

• Feathers and down must not be used in our own-label products. This includes down insulated garments, as well as feathers used in trims, jewelry, and other accessories.
• BULB FASHION encourages brands to use synthetic alternatives to feathers and down in their products. Only products from brands that are able to provide Responsible Down Standard (RDS) and Traceable Down Standard (TDS) certified down, can be sold on BULB FASHION.

Bone, shell, horn, and teeth

Bone, horn, shell (including mother of pearl) and teeth must not be used in products sold through any of BULB FASHION’s websites.

Animal imagery

Animal imagery or materials featured on products sold through any of BULB FASHION’s websites or used for marketing, production, and communication purposes must be sensitive to animal welfare issues, such as the depiction of animals in captivity, and must comply with BULB FASHION’ Animal Welfare Policy. Animals and animal-derived materials that are banned from BULB FASHION products must not be used for marketing, production, and communication purposes.

Animal testing

• In accordance with the EU animal testing ban that came into effect on 11th March 2013, brands selling cosmetic products in the EU through any of BULB FASHION’s websites must comply with the requirements of EU law.
• Some beauty brands sold through BULB FASHION.com, which also sells their products through other channels, may still be testing on animals if required by local market regulations. BULB FASHION is committed to working with the industry to achieve a worldwide ban on animal testing.