Snuggle up with the best sustainable coats that will shield you from autumn winds and winter’s deepest chills in great style for years to come.
In prepping one’s cold-weather wardrobe, no item of clothing is more crucial than outerwear. Despite the utilitarian nature of jackets and coats, there is a wide range of options out there that provide warmth and are fun to take pictures in, not to mention sustainable too!
P.S. If you’re looking for some more gear to warm up with, check out this guide to ethical & eco boots and this guide to consciously-made sweaters!
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1. Patagonia
If you’re in the market for practical yet sustainable jackets that won’t make you look like a marshmallow when the temps plummet, then look no further. Not only is Patagonia a model company that is proving turning a profit doesn’t have to cost the planet but its range of jackets will help you own the outdoorsy gorpcore look in no time.
They even encourage you to be circular by offering the options to repair your outerwear and other goods or to trade in your worn-out Patagonia gear and clothing towards store credit. (You can also shop used Patagonia on Worn Wear.)
Sizes: XXS-XXL
Categories: Shell Jackets, Insulated Jackets, Parkas, Coats, Vests, Rainwear, and Fleece Jackets
Country: United States
Price: $$$
2. tentree
Deriving its namesake from the 10 trees they plant for every product sold, tentree is a climate-neutral certified brand creating jackets and coats to suit every type of outdoor adventure.
Whether you’re hitting the trails or the slopes, you’ll be sure to find an investment-worthy piece or two. Ethically made from either recycled fibers or compostable materials, tentree has you covered with an impressive array of eco-friendly coats and jackets.
Sizes: XS-XL
Categories: Rain Jackets, Puffers, Shell Jackets, Coats, Parkas, Bomber Jackets, and Fleece Jackets
Country: Canada
Price: $$-$$$
3. Outerknown
With jackets that are roomy enough for easy layering, you’re sure to get some mileage out of Outerknown’s dreamy styles for a long time. Crafted from sumptuous organic cotton or a warm blend of recycled wool, TENCEL™ Lyocell, and recycled polyamide, you can resell your toppers once you’re ready to part with them through their circular initiative.
Sizes: XS-XL
Categories: Shirt Jackets and Puffers
Country: United States
Price: $$$
4. BEDI
Handmade in Canada and crafted to withstand -30°C temperature dips, BEDI’s range of outerwear is here to offer some serious warmth. Using an interesting choice of materials including upcycled seat belts, retired airline seats, salvaged furniture, and ECONYL®, their collection of functional jackets and coats is roomy enough to layer underneath.
Sizes: XS-XL
Categories: Parkas, Coats, and Vests
Country: Canada
Price: $$$
5. ARMEDANGELS
Whether you’re looking for a statement jacket or a functional coat, this German brand has the impressive ability to take basic separates to an entirely new level with its range of cold-weather toppers. Crafted from organic cotton, recycled fibers, and organic wool, you’ll be sure to find something that’ll take you from your daily work commute to a casual dinner in no time. The brand has a transparent supply chain and has been known to give back to causes close to its heart.
Sizes: XS-XXL
Categories: Vests, Parkas, Raincoats, Trench Coats, Denim Jackets, and Shirt Jackets
Country: Germany
Price: $$-$$$
6. Toad&Co
Heading on a camping adventure under the stars? Don’t forget to top your outfit with some practical yet eye-catching outerwear from Toad&Co.
Whether you’re looking for a lightweight layer or need to take heavy cover, their range of jackets is crafted from eco-friendly materials like organic cotton and recycled polyester.
Sizes: XS-XL
Categories: Vests, Shirt Jackets, Hoodies, and Parkas
Country: United States
Price: $$$
7. Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher is the place to find warm essentials that don’t compromise style or sustainability. With circularity built into their design philosophy, you’ll find jackets crafted from materials like organic cotton and regenerative wool that supports Argentinian ranchers who regenerate depleted grasslands through holistic farming methods. These pieces have been dyed without hazardous chemicals, using less water and energy, and meet the bluesign® standard.
You can also find some secondhand Eileen Fisher pieces or trade in your own through their resale program.
Sizes: XXS-3XL
Categories: Shirt Jackets, Vests, and Coats
Country: United States
Price: $$$
8. ASKET
ASKET is a brand that proclaims to design pieces for permanence and not just seasons. A philosophy that’s clearly reflected in their collection of essentials that are worthy of being included in any capsule wardrobe. Crafted from materials like recycled wool, organic cotton, and recycled nylon, their jackets are packed with warmth and all the information you need through their price transparency and garment traceability disclosure.
The Stockholm-based brand also offers a care, repair, and revival program to make sure their clothes stick around for longer.
Sizes: XXS-XXL
Categories: Cardigans, Denim Jackets, Overshirts, and Coats
Country: Sweden
Price: $$$
9. The RealReal (Luxury Resale)
For the sartorially sentient folk who’d like to take their winter dressing to the next level and include a designer label or two, The RealReal has an impressive range of runway-ready outerwear to choose from. If you’ve always coveted a classic Burberry trench coat or dreamed of owning an eccentric Gucci jacket, these gently-used designer pieces are sure to help you put your most fashionable foot forward for countless winters to come.
P.S. You can find more online secondhand fashion marketplaces in this guide.
Sizes: XXS-4XL and Petite sizes
Categories: Parkas, Puffers, Down Coats, Trench Coats, Peacoats, Leather Jackets, and Capes
Country: United States
Price: $$$-$$$$$
10. Finisterre
Finisterre is a B Corp certified British brand that got its start back in ’03 creating technical outerwear to keep out chill winds and help you warm up. If anything, you can trust they know what they are doing with their range of sustainable parkas, coats, and rain jackets.
Customers can also choose to trade in their worn-out gear or buy pre-loved options through their resale program.
Sizes: US 2-24
Categories: Rain Jackets, Insulated Jackets, Parkas, Fleece Jackets, and Gilets
Country: England
Price: $$-$$$
11. Amour Vert
Transitional weather calls for lighter layers that can easily be dressed up or down and Amour Vert is just the place to find them. Along with some organic cotton denim jackets, they also offer a range of stylish motorcycle jackets made from rescued deadstock suede, repurposed vintage leather, and upcycled post-production waste. After all, nothing screams cool girl chic quite like a moto jacket!
And don’t forget to check out ReAmour, the brand’s resale platform that encourages its patrons to keep their pre-loved styles in circulation.
Sizes: XS-XL
Categories: Denim Jackets and Motorcycle Jackets
Country: United States
Price: $$$
12. ECOALF
ECOALF is a B Corp-certified brand based out of Spain creating a range of sustainable rain jackets, puffers, trench coats, and a lot more in delectable candy hues that look good enough to eat. The brand was born out of the vision to quit carelessly using natural resources, and that is why they only use reclaimed materials — predominantly recycled ocean plastic — to create their clothes.
Sizes: XS-XL
Categories: Rain Jackets, Puffers, Trench Coats, and Vests
Country: Spain
Price: $$$
13. Komodo
Add a fashionable spin on your fall wardrobe with a dip-dyed shirt jacket or checked bomber with a little help from this hip London-based brand. Komodo uses materials like GOTS Certified organic cotton and recycled PET (which isn’t ideal, but is sometimes relied upon for performance capabilities) to create its line of eye-catching sustainable windbreakers and jackets.
Sizes: UK 8-16
Categories: Shirt Jackets, Bomber Jackets, and Raincoats
Country: England
Price: $$-$$$
14. KnowledgeCotton Apparel
KnowledgeCotton Apparel is a Danish brand creating cold weather-appropriate eco-friendly outerwear that’ll have you covered no matter what the polar vortex throws your way. From sustainable puffer jackets to shield you from the storm to lightweight denim jackets that work when there’s a slight nip in the air, their pieces are crafted from GRS certified post-consumer recycled polyester and GOTS certified organic cotton.
Sizes: XXS-XXL
Categories: Shell Jackets, Puffers, Denim Jackets, and Vests
Country: Denmark
Price: $$$
Browse KnowledgeCotton Apparel’s Women’s Jackets and Men’s Jackets
15. thredUP (Secondhand)
Fancy yourself a sustainable winter jacket at a bargain? Then thredUP is the right place to be. Offering a wide range of high-street, premium, and luxury designer brands, you’ll be sure to find a pre-loved piece of your liking in no time — whether it’s a jacket by The North Face or a luxurious Moncler puffer.
Sizes: XXS-5XL
Categories: Parkas, Puffers, Raincoats, Trench Coats, Motorcycle Jackets, Bomber Jackets, Boleros, Windbreakers, Anoraks, Leather Jackets, and Vests
Country: United States
Price: $$-$$$$
16. United by Blue
A certified B Corp brand, United by Blue makes its mission known by cleaning up one pound of trash from oceans and waterways for every product purchased. From using biodegradable and regenerative fibers for their eco-friendly jackets to using recycled materials made from the world’s trash, and even reimagining their own deadstock fabric as new outerwear, the brand takes waste into consideration at the beginning stage of every product.
Sizes: XS-XL
Categories: Chore Coats, Hoodies, Trucker Jackets, Vests, and Denim Jackets
Country: United States
Price: $$-$$$
17. AFENDS
Whether your personal style screams Parisian chic or completely utilitarian, AFENDS has a piece to suit your taste. Based out of Australia, most of their styles are unisex and are crafted from conscious materials like hemp, recycled cotton, and organic cotton.
Some of their most impressive pieces like this convertible jacket offer the best of both worlds in one — a jacket that comes with zip-off sleeves and turns into a vest.
Sizes: XS-XXL
Categories: Shirt Jackets, Trench Coats, Fleece Jackets, Denim Jackets, and Puffers
Country: Australia
Price: $$-$$$
18. REI Co-op: Re/Supply (Secondhand)
Functional jackets for outdoor adventures can be pretty expensive, but it doesn’t have to be when you shop from Re/Supply program at the REI Co-op. Apart from their own label, you can also find gently used pieces from Patagonia, The North Face, and many more.
Sizes: XXS-XXXL
Categories: Down Jackets, Fleece Jackets, Puffers, Shell Jackets, Insulated Jackets, Parkas, and Vests
Country: United States
Price: $$-$$$
19. Nudie Jeans
Don’t let the brand name throw you for a loop, denim jackets aren’t the only item on offer here. Nudie Jeans creates a range of parkas, coats, puffers, and shirt jackets crafted from organic cotton, recycled polyester, and vegetable-tanned suede leather. We love their fully transparent disclosure visible on each product in case you’d like to know more about the journey your coat took to get made.
Sizes: XS-XXL
Categories: Denim Jackets, Trench Coats, Shirt Jackets, Parkas, and Puffers
Country: Sweden
Price: $$$
20. culthread
Created to solve the sheer frustration of being unable to find outerwear that’s equal parts stylish, practical, and comfortable, culthread is a female-founded brand creating ethical, recycled, and cruelty-free jackets. Made from recycled materials that come with a “Great” Good on You rating, you’ll even manage to find a matching puffer bag to your jacket this winter.
Sizes: XS-L
Categories: Puffer Jackets and Leather Jackets
Country: England
Price: $$$
21. ABLE
ABLE is a proud made-for-women and run by women brand that boasts of over 96% female-populated staff. The feminine energy is reflected in their chic range of outerwear that feature layers that work with your existing wardrobe and not against it. On a mission to empower garment makers, the company launched the Lowest Wage Challenge to advocate for transparency in the industry.
Sizes: XXS-3XL
Categories: Denim Jackets, Trench Coats, Bomber Jackets, and Shirt Jackets
Country: United States
Price: $$-$$$
22. A.BCH
A.BCH is a woman-owned circular fashion brand based out of Australia. Their outerwear pieces are crafted from organic cotton and recycled materials, all of which are created on a made-to-order basis. Circularity is built into their design process every step of the way by using 100% regenerative and biologically circular inputs, while creating products for longevity, repair, and remanufacture.
Sizes: XS-XXL
Categories: Trench Coats, Vests, and Denim Jackets
Country: Australia
Price: $$$-$$$$
Browse A.BCH’s Women’s Jackets, Men’s Jackets, and Gender Neutral Jackets
23. Nau
Offering styles that blur the gender lines without compromising on style, Nau uses materials like recycled polyester, recycled wool, recycled nylon, and Tencel, to create its range of outerwear. We love the fact that they use PFC-free DWR (Durable Water Repellent) to treat their rainwear, an eco-friendly waterproof coating that doesn’t contain harmful petroflourinated compounds that have been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Nau also donates 2% of every purchase to grassroots environmental organizations like Mercy Corps and The Conservation Alliance.
Sizes: XS-L
Categories: Trench Coats, Anoraks, Puffers, Bomber Jackets, Down Jackets, Vests and Hoodies
Country: United States
Price: $$$
24. Wuxly
After struggling to find the perfect winter coat for his wife to help her brave the Canadian weather, Wuxly’s outerwear line was born with environmental protection and innovation in mind. The B Corp certified brand uses recycled fibers and Sorona® performance fiber to create their cold weather essentials. Customers are also encouraged to bring in their old Wuxly coats to keep them in circulation.
Sizes: XXS-XXL
Categories: Parkas, Raincoats, Trench Coats, Vests, Shell Jackets, and Bomber Jackets
Country: Canada
Price: $$$-$$$$
25. Paynter
Paynter is a UK-based brand creating limited edition jackets that are sold in “batches” only four days a year. Using the best materials, Paynter wants to remind its patrons that well-made quality clothing lasts long and is worth the wait. Don’t let their design discipline fool you, their outerwear is every bit as covetable as they seem. Their jackets are always released on a Saturday at 9 AM (UK Time), so you can keep an eye out for releases on the brand’s Instagram handle or sign up for their email updates.
Sizes: XS-XL
Categories: Overcoats, Shirt Jackets, and Denim Jackets
Country: England
Price: $$$
About The Author:
Jharna Pariani is a fashion writer and creative strategist whose work is rooted in honesty and deep observation of the world around her. When she isn’t busy penning down her thoughts, she moonlights as a video editor creating fashion and food reels on Instagram for several brands and influencers
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