CLEAN : PETA protesters in London urge fashion industry to stop using feathers

The video discusses a protest by PETA supporters in London against the use of feathers in fashion. It highlights the cruelty involved in obtaining feathers, whether birds are plucked alive or killed first. Feathers are still widely used in the fashion industry, often seen on catwalks. The video explains that feathers come from birds like ostriches, ducks, and geese, with down often involving live plucking. This process is painful for the birds and is done in high volumes to fill coats, quilts, and pillows.

What are the ethical concerns raised regarding live plucking of birds?

In what ways are feathers and down used in fashion items as mentioned in the text?