The phrase repair and reuse is a very good starting point.
Does your winter coat need to be replaced?
Can it be repaired?
If it can’t, can it be recycled? There are plenty of clothing recycling centres around the UK and Love Your Clothes has a useful tool to find where you can go to take old clothes.
If you do need a winter coat, can you buy one pre-loved?Sites like eBay and Vinted are excellent for finding amazing pre-loved bargains and you can even search by size, price and if you are into brands, your favourite brand.
There are also companies like our partner, Pre-Loved Kilo that hold weekly events around the country selling amazing pre-loved clothing by the kilo making purchases amazingly good value for money.
When buying preloved you can have the excitement of finding vintage designer brands and pay only a tiny percentage of the original price.
If you can’t repair your winter coat, or you want to buy a new one, there are some amazing brands making coats with sustainability in mind.
From ethical working practices to materials, from being made with longevity in mind to having a sustainable supply chain, these brands go the extra mile to make sure that they put people and planet together before profit.