Boohoo faces backlash for banning wool products over animal rights concerns

Fashion website Boohoo has become the first UK mainstream retailer to ban the use of wool in its products - but has faced backlash over the decision.The online store, which also owns PrettyLittleThing and Nasty Gal, said in a statement it would "not knowingly source wool products" by the autumn.The move has been applauded by animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta), which recently released footage of abuse at 99 shearing sheds across the world.