Snuggle up with the best sustainable jackets and coats on the market 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!
Our Guide to More Sustainable Jackets and Coats
Note that this guide includes affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you purchase through one of these links. As always brands meet strict criteria for sustainability and are brands we love — that we think you’ll love too!
1. Eileen Fisher
Categories: Shirt Jackets, Vests, and Coats
Sizes: XXS-3XL
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.
2. Toad&Co
Categories: Vests, Shirt Jackets, Hoodies, and Parkas
Sizes: XS-XL
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.
Browse Toad&Co’s Men’s Jackets
3. tentree
Categories: Rain Jackets, Puffers, Shell Jackets, Coats, Parkas, Bomber Jackets, and Fleece Jackets
Sizes: XS-XL
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.
Browse tentree’s Men’s Jackets
4. Patagonia
Categories: Shell Jackets, Insulated Jackets, Parkas, Coats, Vests, Rainwear, and Fleece Jackets
Sizes: XXS-XXL
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.
Browse Patagonia’s Men’s Jackets
5. BEDI
Categories: Parkas, Coats, and Vests
Sizes: XS-XL
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.
Browse BEDI’s Men’s Jackets
6. ARMEDANGELS
Categories: Vests, Parkas, Raincoats, Trench Coats, Denim Jackets, and Shirt Jackets
Sizes: XS-XXL
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.
Browse ARMEDANGELS Women Jackets
7. The RealReal
Categories: Parkas, Puffers, Down Coats, Trench Coats, Peacoats, Leather Jackets, and Capes
Sizes: XXS-4XL and Petite sizes
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.
8. ASKET
Categories: Cardigans, Denim Jackets, Overshirts, and Coats
Sizes: XXS-XXL
Country: Sweden
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.
9. Finisterre
Categories: Rain Jackets, Insulated Jackets, Parkas, Fleece Jackets, and Gilets
Sizes: US 2-24
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.
Browse finisterre’s Men’s Jackets
10. ECOALF
Categories: Rain Jackets, Puffers, Trench Coats, and Vests
Sizes: XS-XL
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.
Browse ECOALF’s Men’s Jackets
11. Komodo
Categories: Shirt Jackets, Bomber Jackets, and Raincoats
Sizes: UK 8-16
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.
Browse Komodo’s Men’s Jackets
12. KnowledgeCotton
Categories: Shell Jackets, Puffers, Denim Jackets, and Vests
Sizes: XXS-XXL
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.
13. ThredUp
Categories: Parkas, Puffers, Raincoats, Trench Coats, Motorcycle Jackets, Bomber Jackets, Boleros, Windbreakers, Anoraks, Leather Jackets, and Vests
Sizes: XXS-5XL
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.
14. Nudie Jeans
Categories: Denim Jackets, Trench Coats, Shirt Jackets, Parkas, and Puffers
Sizes: XS-XXL
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.
Browse Nudie Jeans’ Men’s Jackets
15. Wuxly
Categories: Parkas, Raincoats, Trench Coats, Vests, Shell Jackets, and Bomber Jackets
Sizes: XXS-XXL
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.
Browse Wuxly’s Men’s Jackets
16. AFENDS
Categories: Shirt Jackets, Trench Coats, Fleece Jackets, Denim Jackets, and Puffers
Sizes: XS-XXL
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.
Browse AFENDS Men’s Jackets
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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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