Cruelty?

I don't debate the premise of this article, that vegan clothing is animal cruelty-free. I would wonder if it is human cruelty-free (are all the links on the chain paid living wages?).

No, my problem is more with the idea that non-vegan clothing/food is cruel. It can be, of course. But it doesn't have to be -- and I don't like the implication that it does.