30 October 2024
Experience Cosy Nights in More Sustainable Pyjamas
- COSH! Member Publicity
- Lifestyle
Looking for the perfect warm and soft winter coat? That can be a challenge. Especially when you want to find one that is also more sustainable. Clothing manufacturers have to take many criteria into account, and therefore often do not choose the most eco-friendly options.
For example, many coats have finishing treatments based on harmful chemicals to make them water-repellent. In addition, many coats are also made in China, where workers do not always work in the best conditions.
Yet not all coats made in China are unethical. Here at COSH! we pay particular attention to the right certificates. In terms of sustainability, jackets made of one type of material have an advantage, as they are easier to recycle than those made of a mix of materials.
Do you want to buy a new, beautiful winter coat without any worries? Then be sure to read on, COSH! selected some more sustainable brands for you and we also let you at which local stores you can shop them.
Embassy of Bricks and Logs
Cool, stylish and vegan winter coats made from recycled PET
The German brand Embassy of Bricks and Logs makes stylish winter coats mainly from recycled materials. Each and every one of them is a high-quality coat, designed with an eye for detail. Also discover their soft fake fur coats made from 100% recycled PET bottles. The entire collection of Embassy of Bricks and Logs is PETA certified, ideal if you are looking for animal-friendly/vegan clothing. In addition, all materials are Oeko-Tex or Bluesign certified, including the zippers and snaps. This way you can be sure that there are no harmful chemicals in your warm winter coat that could harm your health.
According to Embassy,they want to improve their working conditions and have an action plan to maintain even more sustainable relationships with their partners.
Shop the winter coats of Bricks and Logs at Harvest Club in Leuven, Sophie Stone in Utrecht, Tally-Ho in Amsterdam and roberta. in Düsseldorf.
Maium
Stay warm and dry in the rain
The Amsterdam brand Maium uses at least 85% recycled PET bottles (GRS certified) in their jackets to ensure that you can move around dry and warm. Do you cycle often? Then this jacket is ideal for you. You can unzip the jacket along the sides and pull it over your handlebars. This way, your hands and legs will also stay dry during a rainy bike ride.
The high-quality raincoats, body warmers and winter coats are all produced without harmful chemicals. Fun fact: the entire collection is also vegan and thanks to the BSCI certificate, Maium can ensure better working conditions in China.
Shop the winter coats of Maium in Amsterdam at Brandmission, Het Faire Oosten and Eerlijk Waar!. Or at Sophie Stone in Utrecht and Sus en So in Utrecht or Hilversum. In Belgium you can find Maium at Paplou, Sessa and My Melonade in Hasselt, HOST in Berchem, Harvest Club in Leuven, Supergoods in Antwerp and Mechelen and Moose in the City in Antwerp.
Langerchen
Style and functionality go hand in hand
Langerchen’s high-quality winter coats are made of organic wool or linen, usually in combination with recycled polyester or recycled nylon. The collection includes both classic warm trench coats and cool puffer jackets.
The production of these coats is in their own factory in China. Since they own the factory themselves, Langerchen can more easily ensure better working conditions. A fairer wage and a better work-life balance are very important to Langerchen. We at COSH! can only encourage that!
Shop the winter coats of Langerchen in the Netherlands at Brandmission in Amsterdam, Sus en So in Utrecht and Hilversum and Eigen Stijl in Arnhem. And in Germany you can go to roberta. and Yavana in Düsseldorf, green guerillas in Köln and Düsseldorf, WESEN, supermarché and Slow Friday in Berlin and Kleiderei.
Vaude
Technical outdoor wear
German producer Vaude is one of the best-known companies in the outdoor sports equipment industry. Vaude not only makes great outdoor equipment, but also has a collection of beautiful, high-quality and functional winter jackets.
VAUDE means environmentally friendlier, climate-neutral outdoor products made with fairer production methods. The company shares the comprehensive, transparent social and more ecological standards on their website. Vaude is a Fair Wear Leader, what is a non-profit organization that works to improve working conditions for textile and garment factory workers. They carry their own Green Shape and the German Green Button label. Brands that attain the leader label are doing exceptionally well, showing best practices. In short, if you love nature and are looking for a high-quality functional winter coat that harms the planet as little as possible, Vaude is definitely worth a look!
Visit Vaude in Ghent or Vaude in Leuven to find your new winter coat!
King Louie
Vintage-inspired and colourful winter coats
For a beautiful winter coat with a vintage look, King Louie is the place to be. The collection consists of coats made of soft corduroy and checked patterns. For King Louie, fairer production is very important, and the brand also strives to use more sustainable materials as much as possible.
Shop the winter coats at the brand flagship store of King Louie in Amsterdam, Tally-Ho in Amsterdam, Eigen Stijl in Arnhem, Very Cherry in Rotterdam, Sus en So in Hilversum and Our Favourite Shop in Roermond. Or rent the jackets at LENA Fashion Library in Amsterdam. In Belgium you can find the brand at SeventyOne in Antwerp, Gent and Leuven, De Toekan in Bruges and in Germany at HIT-IN.TV in Berlin and Kleiderei.
Teym
An impeccable parka during the winter months
En route to work, hitting the slopes or out on a date: Teym has you covered. Rain, wind and snow resistant, it’s proved to endure countless bike rides through winter’s ever-changing weather. Carefully designed to be timeless in style and quality, crafted in Lithuania from premium Italian materials. The Parka is available in three different styles: The Classic Parka, The Matte Parka and The Short Parka. Each style is available for both women and men in multiple colours. Shop Teym online and at the flagship store in Amsterdam!
TWOTHIRDS
Warm coats that pair perfectly with any outfit
Looking for a cool, timeless winter coat? Then take a look at the extensive collection of the Spanish brand TWOTHIRDS. The brand pays a lot of attention to their coats and ensures that every detail is as ecological as possible. They use a water-repellent finish from renewable sources, recycled polyester linings and mulesing-free wool! The puffer coats are lined with recycled polyester, so they avoid animal suffering caused by producing down. In addition, the clothing is produced in Northern Portugal under better working conditions. At TWOTHIRDS you’ll find classic coats, bomber jackets and cool puffer coats. So there is something for everyone! Discover the coats of TWOTHIRDS in their webshop.
Thinking Mu
Playful and vibrant winter coats
Thinking Mu, the Barcelona-based Spanish fashion label, makes fun, playful and colourful designs with the most amazing and more ecological materials such as hemp, organic cotton and recycled polyester. All naturally dyed! They also work together with more ethical production partners in India. The brand promotes transparency with QR codes on the labels of their garments to provide information about the brand and production. Moreover, at Thinking Mu you’ll always find cool colours and prints, also on their jackets! The brand makes both puffer jackets, teddy fleece jackets and more classic styles.
You can buy the jackets of Thinking Mu at many different stores in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. For example, go to Harvest Club in Leuven, Moose in the City in Antwerp, Supergoods in Antwerp and Mechelen, HOST in Berchem, KNAP in Hasselt, Freedom in Dendermonde and the Brooklyn stores. In the Netherlands you can go to Brandmission, Het Faire Oosten and Tally-Ho in Amsterdam, Sophie Stone in Utrecht and Our Favourite Shop in Roermond. And in Germany HIT-IN.TV and WESEN in Berlin and Rosenblatt & Fabeltiere in Hamburg are your places to go!
Dedicated
Winter coats made from certified recycled PET
Dedicated makes modern and trendy streetwear clothing in a fairer and more ecological way. They only use natural or recycled fibres, such as Fair Trade and GOTS-certified cotton and recycled PET bottles. The jackets are mostly made of GRS-certified, recycled PET. This certificate not only recognizes the recycled origin of the material, but also sets social requirements for production. In addition, Dedicated is completely PETA Approved Vegan, which means that their clothing doesn’t contain any animal materials. Dedicated winter jackets are a more conscious and stylish choice if you are looking for a wonderfully warm winter jacket!
You can score a winter coat of Dedicated at Slow Friday, HIT-IN.TV and supermarché in Berlin, roberta. in Düsseldorf, Paplou in Hasselt, Harvest Club in Leuven, Supergoods in Antwerp and Mechelen, Freedom in Aalst, MOOSE in the CITY in Antwerp, HOST in Berchem, Brandmission and Tally-Ho in Amsterdam and Sophie Stone in Utrecht.
Brixtol Textiles
Stylish winter coats with a minimalist design
Want to spend the winter in style and warmth? With the minimalist winter coats from the Swedish brand Brixtol Textiles you’ll come a long way. A mix of timeless design, Scandinavian and British influences and high-quality fabrics of more sustainable origin, such as recycled wool, organic cotton and recycled PET bottles, ensure that you’ll want to wear these winter coats year after year. Choose a classic check, a classy woollen trench coat or a warm puffer jacket from Brixtol Textiles, available at Het Faire Oosten in Amsterdam.
Hul le Kes
Unique winter coats made from recycled wool blankets
This year, invest in a high-quality, timeless and stylish winter coat that you’ll want to wear again and again. After all, nothing is more sustainable than a piece of clothing that lasts for years and is worn endlessly. At the Arnhem brand Hul le Kes, there is a good chance that you’ll fall in love with a unique winter coat that has been made with great care and love – with an eye for detail, style and sustainability. Discover the collection with unique, classic coats, made from old, high-quality wool blankets or deadstock wool. Unisex, modern and better for the world – the best way to stay warm this winter.
OSKA
Comfortable and timeless winter coats for women
Another brand with winter coats that you want to wear year after year: the German brand OSKA. Timeless colours, prints and designs ensure that your winter coat will not go out of fashion anytime soon. The coats are produced in a more ethical way in Europe and are mainly made of natural materials such as wool and cotton, but they also use recycled polyester. Comfortable, flowy and elegant: the winter coats from OSKA are designed to embrace you this winter and protect you against all types of weather.
Discover the winter coats of OSKA online or visit the OSKA stores in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
Kings of Indigo
Cool, versatile and timeless winter coats
The Amsterdam brand Kings of Indigo not only makes beautiful, more sustainable jeans, but also warm winter coats made from more sustainable materials and produced in a fairer way. This way, you’ll not only look stylish this winter, but you’ll also contribute to a better world. As you are used to from Kings of Indigo, the coats are minimalist, timeless, high-quality and designed with a cool touch.
You can shop the winter coats from Kings of Indigo at Supergoods in Mechelen and Antwerp, Het Faire Oosten and Tally-Ho in Amsterdam, LOYA in Breda, Inslag in Ghent and supermarché in Berlin.
Patagonia
Winter coats made from recycled materials
For its outdoor clothing and jackets, the clothing brand Patagonia uses recycled polyester. Patagonia wants to design jackets that last a long time and are easy to repair. All materials at this clothing brand are extensively researched and tested to offer you the best possible quality, with the smallest possible impact on the environment. Patagonia aims to be CO2 neutral by 2025 and to use only renewable or recycled materials from then on. Curious about the collection? Discover the winter jackets from Patagonia at Moose in the City in Antwerp.
