Ariat International
April 15th, 2021
Apparel company known for its equestrian products gets made in USA lesson straight from the horse's mouth.
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American Blanket Company
March 31st, 2021
Deceptive made in the USA claims threaten to fleece consumers.
Ralph Lauren’s Polo V-Neck Pullover Sweater
February 22nd, 2021
In February 2021, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ralph Lauren Corp. for allegedly falsely representing that its Polo V-Neck
Mary’s Tack & Feed, ‘Mohair String Girth’
May 23rd, 2019
Horse riding equipment store makes changes to its retail website in wake of TINA.org inquiry.
West Tek Duffel Bag in the Power Armor Edition of Fallout 76
February 27th, 2019
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Bethesda Game Studios in January 2019 (and amended in February 2019) for allegedly falsely
Ecodesignz Bamboo Clothing
June 21st, 2017
In June 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ecodesignz for allegedly falsely advertising clothing as being made with bamboo
Jo-Ann’s Wool Yarns
April 13th, 2016
Retailer removes wool content claim from website following TINA.org inquiry.
Pulp Fiction: Rayon passed off as Bamboo says FTC
December 9th, 2015
Pandas everywhere said “I told you so” when the FTC charged four national retailers with mislabeling rayon fabric as bamboo.
The Leather Jacket that Isn’t
December 11th, 2014
When shopping this holiday season for that Top Gun fan on your list, consider this story before you buy.
Is that 100 Percent Cashmere?
December 10th, 2014
Reader says she was "duped" into buying a cashmere cap that turned out to be only 3 percent cashmere.
Funny Bunny: What’s Angora Wool, Anyway?
April 15th, 2013
Here comes Peter Cottontail again, to review all the types of rabbit hair you might see advertised.
Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas?
March 21st, 2013
Neiman Marcus, others settle with FTC after marketing rabbit, raccoon, and other real fur as fakes.
Clothing: What Material is Really in Your Closet?
January 10th, 2012
We all know that clothes look better on supermodels than on us. No news there. But when are clothing ads