However, Humanity has a long history of using fur to make warm clothing, and in many cases where fur or hides are used the animal is slaughtered anyway for food. Using all parts of the animal is a matter of not wasting anything, and even though there are synthetic alternatives today that does not mean that they are of the same quality, durability and warmth as real animal furs and skins. Whether or not to wear animal products is a personal decision, so fur products should remain available.