Not PETA. Though it comes close to fitting the clues, it's not close to the answer. But if the actual answer is not found, it can be declared acceptable.
OK, attempts seem to have stopped, so I give the answer, which was simple really: Fur provides protection from cold, (also from heat, which is less well known), and of course its use in clothing gives rise to protests.
So as not to monopolize the game, I give a day's chance to SueLinda to provide the next trio of clues. If not posted by this time tomorrow, I shall post new clues myself.
Well, it looks like we won't be getting an answer any time soon. So, I suggest that Mia6, being the thread starter, takes over and posts a fresh trio of clues to continue the game.