Ditch Urban Outfitters for These Superior Vegan Down-Free Winter Jackets
Looking for down-free jackets? You’re not alone. Cruelty can be found in every stitch of down-stuffed jackets sold by brands owned by Urban Outfitters, Inc., including Anthropologie, Free People, and Urban Outfitters. Birds used for their down feathers are inevitably sent to the slaughterhouse, where standard practice is to hang them upside down, stun them, and then slit their throats—often while they’re still conscious. Thankfully, many companies are using high-tech vegan materials that are better for both birds and the environment. For instance, after hearing from PETA, Spanish retailer Ecoalf pledged to go completely feather-free, including by ditching down, in all its designs by 2020. Ecoalf is one of many businesses working to prevent animals from having their feathers stolen so that they can be stuffed into coats.
Here are our top down-free jackets to keep you cozy and feather-free:
Neo Active Double Up Hooded Puffer
This humane coat with sustainable filler provides warmth without adding bulk. It’s also easy to pack!
Women’s GIGI Heavyweight Parka by NOIZE
PETA Business Friend NOIZE is best known for its overcoats. Its products are high-quality, warm, fashionable, and—best of all—completely vegan. This quilted coat features a “sweetheart-shaped” hood with luxurious faux-fur trim and is filled with 100 percent cozy polyester insulation. We’ve teamed up with NOIZE to offer an exclusive 20 percent discount through the company’s website when you use coupon code PETA.
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Save the Duck Women’s Colette Long Puffer Coat
You know it’s gotta be good if superstar Halle Berry is wearing it! This long quilted coat features a soft finish that will help you stand out from the crowd. It’s stuffed with Save the Duck’s Plumtech padding, which is 100% animal-free.
The Brunch Puffer by Harper Coats
Harper Coats is a fashion-focused vegan lifestyle brand specializing in outerwear. The iconic Brunch Puffer offers a clean design and smart fit that sits right at the hip, making it the perfect complement to yoga pants, jeans, or even a midi dress. Whether you’re running errands or running late to brunch, The Brunch Puffer will have you looking stylish and feeling cozy.
Women’s Palais Parka by Wuxly Movement
Wuxly Movement boasts that, thanks to its use of vegan fabrics, it has saved over 19,000 animals from being killed for their skin. The animal-free outerwear company even offers a “trade-up” program in which potential shoppers can trade in fur-trimmed or down-filled jackets for a credit toward a Wuxly parka. Thankfully, its animal-free jackets will keep you both warm and stylish. Rated for temperatures as low as -22 degrees, this parka has climate-control back straps built in for sudden temperature changes.
GIADA Puffer Jacket by Matt & Nat
Popular vegan brand Matt & Nat—known for handbags, footwear, and accessories—is now creating stylish vegan outerwear that will keep you warm all winter long.
Men’s Alter Hooded Parka by Save the Duck
This jacket, made from a high-performance technical fabric, is designed to insulate and absorb humidity while still providing wind protection and allowing freedom of movement. Find more options for both men and women at Save the Duck’s online store.
Women’s Blume Puffy Parka by Helly Hansen
Simple and stylish, Helly Hansen’s high-loft, synthetically insulated parka will keep you cozy and dry on your urban exploring adventures. The Blume features a detachable faux-fur hood and a durable waterproof fabric that can stand up to dreary, rainy days.
Men’s Dubliner Parka by Helly Hansen
Easy on the eye but hard on the cold, this coat features PrimaLoft insulation and a sturdy outer fabric that’s wind- and waterproof. Sport a solid style without compromising on functionality by donning this parka whenever the temperature dips.
Men’s ThermoBall Jacket by The North Face
The North Face’s patented ThermoBall insulation consists of clusters of synthetic balls, which achieve exceptional warmth in cold and wet weather. The jacket is great for travel, because it compresses and packs easily.
Women’s PreCip Eco Jacket by Marmot
Marmot’s NanoPro is a recycled nylon fabric that’s waterproof, breathable, and sweat-wicking, making it a great outer layer for all your outdoor winter activities.
Women’s Sharp End Shell Jacket by Black Diamond
A trusted brand among the most seasoned outdoor explorers, Black Diamond never disappoints when it comes to winter-weather gear. The Sharp End is made from synthetic nylon and is built for year-round use in alpine conditions. Its Gore-Tex shell is waterproof, breathable, and extremely sturdy. And you can rest easy, knowing that the Sharp End is backed with a lifetime warranty.
Women’s Girl On The Go® Insulated Trench Coat by Eddie Bauer
This coat’s breathable WeatherEdge shell will protect you from wind and moisture, while a detachable liner of ThermaFill insulation will keep you warm. It’s available in an array of fancifully named colors: Atlantic, cinder, classic black, eggplant, and putty.
Down-free jackets are just the tip of the iceberg. Discover more vegan clothes!
Need more ideas? Learn more about the innovative materials taking the place of wool and down today. Also, see our How to Wear Vegan guide for more on the ins and outs of compassionate shopping. Ever more savvy, conscientious consumers are actively choosing to support forward-thinking brands championing the sustainable vegan fashion revolution. Join us!
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