5 Brands for Sustainable Coats and Jackets
When winter is around the corner, it's important to prepare your warm clothes for chilly days ahead. Before making any new purchases, check your winter wardrobe for jackets and coats that you can continue using — you might already own the most sustainable options.
If you need to buy a new coat or jacket, consider these brands that prioritize sustainable materials, ethical production methods, and timeless designs:
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Outerknown
Outerknown makes its sustainable outerwear with low-impact materials like regenerative cotton and recycled polyester that come from fishing nets, plastic bottles, and used clothes. Its puffer jackets are filled with fibers from reclaimed cushions and bedding. You can also browse its pre-owned section for affordable, secondhand clothes. The brand ships the items in plastic-free packaging and has a dedicated sustainability page where you can learn all about its sustainability efforts, materials, supply chain partners, and labor practices.
REI
REI is a Climate Neutral Certified brand that makes its sustainable jackets and coats with Bluesign® approved materials in Fair Trade Certified factories. You'll find clear, eco-friendly care instructions on everything you buy. You can also take advantage of its resale program or bring your winter wear to their stores for repairs. REI packages all of its products in FSC-certified paper and post-consumer waste materials to minimize environmental impact.
The RealReal
Check out The RealReal for designer coats and jackets at affordable prices. This luxury consignment marketplace sells authenticated premium outerwear from high-end brands like Prada and Balenciaga. You'll find pre-owned bombers, coats, jackets, and parkas in its collection. Plus, each product page shows you exactly how much water and carbon you save by choosing pre-owned — a great way to know your impact.
Tentree
Tentree offers everything from jackets and shackets to puffers and insulated pieces. It’s a B Corp certified brand that makes its outerwear from Bluesign-approved materials including 100% recycled polyester (they transform textile waste, old clothes, and fishing nets), organic cotton, and recycled cotton. As the name suggests, it plants 10 trees for every piece you buy, aiming to plant one billion trees by 2030.
Pre-Owned Brand Collections
If you are looking for sustainable jackets at a discount, check out pre-owned programs from major brands. The North Face Renewed, Carhartt Reworked, and Patagonia Worn Wear offer secondhand jackets and coats in excellent condition. You'll save money while keeping perfectly good clothes out of landfills.