Feel like walking in a winter wonderland? From eco-friendly trench and wool coats to conscious puffer jackets and raincoats, here are 27 ethical winter coats and jackets that will keep you warm, dry, and feeling great.
So, before your chills start multiplying, and you’re shakin’ all over, have a look below and discover some of our favourite sustainable fashion brands making ethical coats and sustainable jackets.
Murray Jacket – Ships internationally from Hong Kong
The R Collective’s womenswear collections are made by reusing rescued excess materials from leading luxury brands and reputable manufacturers. The brand uses a high-proportion of eco-friendly materials, which limits the amount of chemicals, water, and wastewater used in production. It also ensures the payment of a living wage in its supply chain, which is why we rated it ‘Great’! The Murray jacket is a limited-edition piece, created with an enormous labour of love, from deconstructing and unpicking robust uniforms—then cleaning, ironing, and meticulous pattern making.
Artesian – Ships internationally from the UK
Culthread is a UK-based clothing label that offers stylish, practical, and everlasting jackets and accessories from vegan and deadstock materials, like this iconic vegan puffer jacket. Culthread’s goal is to make quality coats and lifestyle products that you will want to wear and treasure forever. Find most items in sizes XS to XL.
Destination Mountain Jacket – Ships internationally from Canada
From streets to hills, tentree’s Destination Mountain Jacket is made from recycled polyester and certified Bluesign 100% recycled Primaloft insulation. tentree is a Canadian sustainable lifestyle brand that plants 10 trees for every item purchased. The certified B-Corp brand has already helped to remove tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere and reforested over 5,000 hectares of land (that’s equal to 12,000 football fields). But its commitment to sustainability extends way beyond trees. Using recycled, organic, and circular fabrics, tentree cuts down on huge amounts of waste and water usage with every piece. We love them for their super comfy fabrics and easy wardrobe staples that are available from XS to XL.
River Original Jacket – Ships internationally from Sweden
Celebrating ageless rebellion and free-spiritedness, Stockholm-based Deadwood creates recycled leather clothes, aiming to reinvent how we think about fashion. It recycles cut-offs created during the manufacturing process and traces suppliers in all of its supply chain. Find the garments in sizes XS-XL.
Katagi – Ships internationally from Italy
ZEROBARRACENTO is an Italian brand that creates zero-waste silhouettes that celebrate the personality of those who wear it. You can find most pieces in sizes S to L.
Manteigas Bomber Jacket – Ships internationally from Portugal
Näz is a Portuguese fashion brand that aims to make fashion look good, not only on you, but on the planet too. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including GOTS certified organic cotton, and traces most of its supply chain. Most garments available in sizes S-L.
Corduroy Jacket – Ships internationally from Portugal
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Shop nowPortuguese brand ISTO.’s mandate is simple: create clothes to transcend the seasons and work as staple items in your wardrobe all year round. It has one single collection and pursues quality over quantity to try and make its items permanently available. It uses organic and natural materials, and is incredibly transparent in showing you the true cost of your clothes when you go to purchase a piece for your wardrobe. The range is available in XS-XL.
Relaxed Hemp Jacket – Ships internationally from Australia
A.BCH is a Melbourne-based, Australian-made fashion label for individuals who care about garment provenance. It utilises renewable, organic, and recycled materials. Find the range in sizes XS-XL, or customise to fit you.
Liz Jacket – Ships internationally from the US
Whimsy + Row is an eco-conscious lifestyle brand born out of a love for quality goods and sustainable practices. Since 2014, its mission has been to provide ease and elegance for the modern, sustainable woman. By limiting each garment to short runs, Whimsy + Row utilises deadstock fabric, reduces packaging waste, and takes care of precious water resources. As an example, you can help save 2,007.2 hours of bulb energy by buying this cosy-cute sustainable teddy coat. Find most products in XS-XL.
Panda Recycled Nylon Puffer Jacket – Ships internationally from Sweden
Mini Rodini offers sustainable baby and kids clothes, accessories, and more. It is certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation.
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Standing Collar Water-Resistant Coat – Ships internationally from Slovenia
Mila.Vert offers timeless, minimal, and chic clothing, adding sophisticated details that give the garments a modern feel. Featuring adjustable sleeve hems and a removable belt, this ethical coat is versatile and can be worn in a relaxed, oversized fit without a belt or with a belt for a more structured look.
Nebulas Insulated Jacket – Ships internationally from the UK
If you’re looking for a sustainable puffer jacket, the Nebulas is your gal. Combining the look of down with the performance of 100% recycled polyester, this jacket will keep you warm and dry all winter long. Born from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre designs functional and sustainable products for those that share our love of the sea.
MIRJAAM Jacket – Ships internationally from Germany
In case you hadn’t noticed, oversized shirts and jackets are in this season. Made from organic cotton in Portugal, Armedangels’ Mirjaam Jacket is THE perfect sustainable oversized-jacket. Plus we love its cacao color. Germany’s Armedangels gets a ‘Great’ rating overall from us. The brand’s quality and long-lasting pieces are made from eco-friendly and certified materials, like Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified cotton. The brand also adopted the Fair Wear Foundation Code of Conduct to protect its workers abroad. Its products are available in sizes XS-XL.
Bouclé-Short Coat – Ships internationally from Germany
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Shop nowAnother classic ethical coat for autumn and winter! LANIUS’s bestseller, the Bouclé-Short Coat, is made from new wool from non-mulesed sheep from controlled organic farming, as well as viscose. “Love Fashion, Think Organic, Be Responsible” are the maxims of LANIUS. It uses eco-friendly materials, like GOTS certified cotton. All LANIUS facilities are SA8000 certified and it is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation. LANIUS’ clothes are available in EU sizes 34-44.
Ecoalf Kangaroo Recycled Jacket – Ships internationally from the UK
Stay dry during the colder seasons with this smart two-tone kangaroo-style sustainable jacket, made with 86% recycled nylon. Brothers We Stand selects ethical men’s clothing, with the vision to support you to build a wardrobe of stylish and sustainably made menswear that is 100% vegan.
Blanket Shirt Jacket – Ships internationally from the US
Sturdy, built for travel, made to stand up to wrinkles and the elements, what more could you ask from a shirt jacket? Outerknown’s best-selling sustainable Blanket Shirt can be worn year-round, although if you’re not in sunny California we suggest layering it over a long-sleeve shirt or a hoodie. Founded by surf champion Kelly Slater, Outerknown is a sustainable brand that aims to blend style and function with the protection of natural resources. The brand is Bluesign certified and has partnered with the Fair Labour Association.
Rachel Quilted Coat – Ships internationally from the US
We found the solution to cool mornings and chilly nights! The Rachel Quilted ethical coat is made from the softest handloom woven cotton in a trendy black and white gingham pattern. Seek Collective is a line of elevated sustainable essentials inspired by the global woman blended with art, craft, and design.
Brennon Black Denim Jacket – Ships internationally from the UK
Mother of Pearl is a sustainable and ethical luxury womenswear and accessories designer brand that celebrates individuality and authenticity. This beautiful sustainable denim jacket is made from organic cotton grown, spun, and woven in the same country, meaning it has a very low carbon footprint. Elevate your look with its classic silhouette featuring the signature Mother of Pearl ruffle sleeve, studded with faux pearls.
Black Zip Jacket – Ships internationally from Sweden
Vests don’t have the best reputation. BUT, there’s no denying they’re amazing for layering (under a car coat jacket for example). Cut from organic cotton poplin weave with a water repellent coating and insulated with Primaloft™ Silver from 100% recycled PET bottles, ASKET’s sustainable vest is as clean as it is clever. The Swedish brand has been creating timeless wardrobe essentials since 2015 with revolutionary sizing and fair pricing. Disregarding seasonal collections, ASKET cuts out all the middlemen and only sells directly to you—putting its entire focus on building a single permanent collection.
Comox Parka – Ships internationally from Canada
Ethically made in Canada from 100% recycled polyester fleece, it’s Wuxly's sustainable take on an outerwear staple. Exclusive 15% off with code GOODONYOU15. (Ends: 27 JUL)
Wuxly Movement is a Canadian brand that produces outerwear designed to be a unique combination of tech-based and recycled materials for elite performance. With a biobased Sorona insulation, the Comox Parka offers the warmth and feel you need in a tough but light piece.
Nordic Legacy Expedition Long Jacket – Ships internationally from Denmark
Believing in sustainable menswear that makes a difference, KnowledgeCotton Apparel creates long-lasting and high-quality products, using a high proportion of eco-friendly materials, including GOTS certified organic cotton. This parka with waterproof zippers is made from organic cotton and recycled polyester, and features a wax coating for high water repellent performance.
Parka Tova – Ships internationally from Canada
Stay comfy and warm with NORDEN’s stylish khaki Tova parka! Featuring a breathable, water-resistant shell and deep front pockets, this sustainable parka is made from 45 recycled plastic bottles. Canada-based NORDEN creates stylish and functional performance outerwear from recycled plastic.
Second-Hand Coats – Ships internationally
Filippa K was built in Stockholm in 1993, on a backbone of entrepreneurial strength focused on style, simplicity and quality. It uses organic cotton and linen and recycles off-cuts created during the manufacturing process. The brand is also certified as ‘good’ by the Fair Wear Foundation and makes efforts to follow the Fair Wear Responsible Code of Labour.
Pre-Owned Burberry Coats – Ships internationally
Burberry is a British luxury fashion house known for its timeless beige trench coats. The brand has good policies to monitor suppliers, but it still uses exotic animal products. Shopping Burberry second hand allows us to add items to our wardrobe without using additional resources in the manufacturing process, to keep clothes out of landfills, and to (re)discover Burberry's unique and special pieces along the way.
Shop pre-owned coats by Balencia – Ships internationally
Balenciaga is a luxury fashion house founded in 1919 by Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastián. The Kering-owned brand has been making some efforts to reduce its environmental impact, setting targets to reduce its direct and indirect emissions, and implementing initiatives to reduce water use.
Pre-owned Napapijri anoraks – Ships internationally
Napapijri was born in 1987 in the shadow of Europe’s highest peak, Mont Blanc, where an Italian manufacturer of travel bags gave outdoor apparel a new meaning by combining innovative materials and close attention to style. The brand has made a public commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and uses a few eco-friendly materials.
Pre-owned The North Face puffer jackets – Ships internationally
For more than 50 years, The North Face has made activewear and outdoor sports gear that exceeds expectations. The brand has good policies to eliminate hazardous chemicals in its supply chain and uses some eco-friendly materials, including recycled materials.
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