I'm with the leather crowd here, and when I can get it, I prefer natural fiber clothing. I find them more comfortable than the alternatives. My cousin spent several years in Africa, in the Peace Corps, and brought back wearable gifts on occasion; I have one shirt that I love to look at, I'm sure it's all "natural," but I can't wear it; I suppose something in the dyes is an allergen. I do wear synthetics for outdoor use, my kites are all of synthetic materials.
But I went looking for ALL natural hosiery, not just kilt hose, but socks for work and everyday; and all that I found, be they on "natural goods" websites or what have you, had some synthetic material in them. I wasn't able to find all natural at any cost, much less a "reasonable" one.
I wear mostly leather shoes, except my river shoes. I have been accused of wearing animal "for my own glorification," and I'm sure I will be again when I make up that badger stole into a sporran someday (hopefully soon). I read with interest the post earlier in the thread about picking up road kill for use; I was told by someone I trust on the subject that it's still not legal in California; and so many wild animals in this area are rabid that I'm not sure what would be the appropriate precautions.
I sort of rambled, but I came to the thread late and it brought up several thoughts on my side.
Back to your regularly scheduled thread.
Bob
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