UGG AUSTRALIA RESPONDS TO CLAIMS ABOUT THE USE OF RACCOON DOG FUR IN UGG BOOTS

MEDIA STATEMENT

Issued Friday 7 October, 2011

UGG AUSTRALIA RESPONDS TO CLAIMS ABOUT THE USE OF RACCOON DOG FUR IN UGG BOOTS

For 30 years, Luda Production Pty Ltd has been manufacturing sheepskin ugg boots under the Australian trademarked brand name "UGG Australia" in Australia and internationally as "Pure Oz". For more details please see www.uggaustralia.com.au and www.pureoz.com.

Our company uses only 100% Australian sheepskin, which we source from Australia and process in our own Australian sheepskin tannery, then cut, stitch and glue every part of the boots within our own Australian factory. We are devoted to staying Australian made and controlling every part of the production process, ensuring our customers enjoy the best quality craftsmanship, and designs.

  

We are shocked and disturbed by claims that other sheepskin ugg boot manufacturers would willingly support such inhuman practices. Our company has never and will never use any canine materials in our products.

 We urge the government to enforce stricter labelling laws surrounding, country of origin and materials used. We would like to protect the iconic Australian ugg boot and the manufacturers that built and support its ethical Australian reputation.

Lena McDonald, General Manager – UGG Australia.

+61 (0)3 9386 5544

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWZ08qws2oo

ENDS

For any further information please contact pr@uggaustralia.com.au or

call us on +61 3 9386 5544