Five Of The Best Ethical And Sustainable Kids Winter Coats
Kids Winter Coats At Babipur
As summer draws to a close we start thinking about the coming autumn and winter clothing essentials. Top of the list to keep the kids warm and dry is a good quality winter coat. When the temperature drops and the rain is lashing down on the school run we want reliable, durable and long-lasting kids winter coats, that wash well and can be passed down to siblings or friends.
With such a great choice of coats and jackets available, we’ve narrowed it down to our five favourites to help you choose the best coat for your circumstances. We have chosen a selection of our favourite quality kids winter coats with strong sustainability and ethical credentials, that are great to wear and gentle on the earth.
Sustainability
By buying clothes designed to last and that can be handed down, we can dramatically reduce our impact on the planet. If you’re looking for sustainable clothing options, there’s a few questions you need to ask;
- What is the environmental impact of the manufacturing process?
- Are harmful chemicals used during production?
- Have workers been fairly paid?
- Are there ethical guidelines in place to provide safe working conditions?
- Are the materials used renewable, reclaimed and responsibly sourced?
All the kids winter coats we have selected have great ethical and sustainability credentials and should last for many years. From colourful Frugi designs to specialist technical coats by top eco-brand Patagonia, there’s a winter coat to keep your child toasty warm and dry. We’ve picked a selection of top quality children’s coats that can be worn everyday, handed down and loved again.
Frugi Explorer Jacket
The Frugi Explorer jacket is a brilliant allrounder. Looking for a warm and waterproof coat? The Explorer is a great choice. With a soft and warm fleece lining, fleece lined pockets and cosy wadding, the Frugi Explorer jacket has lots of great features for a kids winter coat. The durable water-repellent coating and taped seams gives 3000HH of waterproof protection. This is suitable for everyday use in light rain or showers but may not be enough for a full forest school session in the pouring rain! A dipped back hem, storm flap and adjustable cuffs keep out the worst of the elements while reflective prints will keep your child safe when walking home in the dark.
The Frugi Explorer coat ticks all the sustainability boxes, being ethically made from 100% recycled polyester.
Fun Fact: It takes 36 Recycled Plastic bottles to make a Frugi Explorers Jacket in size 5-6 years!
Key Features:
- 1.9 Tog Rating
- 3,000HH waterproof protection
- Colourful Frugi prints
- Fleece lined pockets
- Fluorocarbon-free durable water repellent finish
- Adjustable wrist cuffs
- Reflective prints
- Storm hood flap
- Storm placket under zip front
- Made from 100% recycled polyester
Frugi Puddle Buster Coat
Perfect for puddle jumping and autumnal downpours, the Frugi Puddle Buster coat is a customer favourite! Waterproof up to a huge 10,000HH and with a warm fleece lining on the body and hood. This is a great wet weather coat that will keep little ones dry in the wettest conditions.
The PU coated fabric is fluorocarbon free and heat welded seams ensure any moisture is kept out. The durable zip has a chin guard and storm flap with poppers for extra protection against driving rain. The three-part hood with elasticated rim gives it a great fit that stays on, and dipped back hem keeps bottoms dry. We love the reflective prints that make this coat visible in the gloomy weather.
Teamed up with Puddle Buster trousers and wellies, this is the perfect wet weather outdoor kit. The fleece lining is sufficiently warm for most occasions, or simply layer up over a warm fleece or jumper on the coldest of days.
The Frugi Puddle Buster rain coat ticks all the sustainability boxes, being ethically made from 100% recycled polyester.
Fun Fact: It takes 20 Recycled Plastic bottles to make a Frugi Puddle Buster Rain Coat in size 5-6 years!
Key features:
- Made from 100% Recycled polyester
- PU Waterproof coating
- 10,000HH waterproof protection
- Colourful Frugi prints
- Cosy Fleece lined hood and body
- Zipped with storm placket and chin guard
- Adjustable wrist cuffs
- Reflective prints
- Lined sleeve
- Ethically made under Fair Trade Conditions
Frugi Toasty Trail Reversible Jacket
If you are looking for a warm and cosy quilted coat the Frugi Toasty Trail reversible jacket is a great option. A 2-in-1 reversible jacket, one side has a fun Frugi print, the other a coordinating block colour. Although not fully waterproof, this quilted jacket has a DWR coating making it showerproof and suitable for cold, drizzly days.
This winter coat has snug wadding and a three-piece hood to keep little ears warm when the cold north wind blows. As with other Frugi kids winter coats, it has light reflective detailing to help with visibility in low light. This padded lightweight coat can be packed away in its storage bag, perfect for keeping in the car or for space saving storage over the summer.
The Frugi Toasty Trail reversible jacket ticks all the sustainability boxes, being ethically made from 100% recycled polyester.
Key features:
- Made from 100% recycled polyester
- Reversible design
- PU Waterproof coating
- Cosy wadding
- Reversible zip with chin guard
- Adjustable wrist cuffs
- Reflective prints
- Fleece lined pockets on both sides
- 3 piece hood
- Ethically made under Fair Trade conditions
Patagonia Everyday Ready Jacket
Patagonia are renowned for their superb quality, technical outdoor gear. If you are looking for the ultimate performance warm and waterproof kids coat this winter then the Everyday Ready Jacket could be the one for you! At the higher end of the price range, this jacket is an investment – you really do get what you pay for. With a little care it’ll last many years and be passed down to siblings or friends.
Packed full of technical features, making it suitable for whatever the winter throws at us – comfortable, practical, warm and durable. This is probably more than you need for the average kids school run coat, but if you love to enjoy the great outdoors in all weathers then it’s a great choice.
Fair Trade certified sewn 100% recycled nylon ripstop fabric, the Patagonia Kids Everyday Ready Jacket is a fabulous choice for eco-conscious parents.
Key features:
- Waterproof H2No™ Performance Standard shell is made of 100% recycled polyester; THERMOLITE® ECO92 100% polyester (92% recycled) insulation
- Full-length waterproof zipper has a brushed tricot chin guard, a wind flap and an exterior storm flap that secures with snaps
- Cuffs adjust with hook-and-loop closures for a great fit that seals in warmth
- Fixed three-panel hood has an internal gusset for a stay-put fit and weather protection
- Two covered, zippered handwarmer pockets are lined with brushed tricot and have reflective zipper pulls
- Drop-tail hem for warmth; grow-fit feature extends wear
- Fair Trade Certified™ sewn; hand-me-down ID label
Patagonia Reversible Down Sweater Hoodie
Another fabulous kids winter coat from Patagonia. Super warm, ultra-lightweight, the Patagonia Reversible Down Sweater Hoodie will keep your child toasty warm in even the coldest conditions.
Made from 100% recycled, traceable duck and goose down filling and a recycled polyester ripstop shell, this puffer jacket is wind and water resistant with a durable water repellent finish. Being reversible, you get two great looks to choose from – is it a plain block colour or fun pattern day today?
With all the great features you would expect from top-of-the range Patagonia kids winter coats, it’s a great fit and super quality. You shouldn’t have any problems getting your child to wear this coat!
Key features:
- Lightweight, windproof shell fabric has high tear-strength, made of 100% polyester ripstop
- 600-fill-power 100% Recycled Down (duck and goose down reclaimed from down products) is compressible and warm; quilt-through construction keeps down in place
- DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- Full-length zipper with wind flap and reflective webbing pull
- Two zippered handwarmer pockets with reflective webbing pulls
- Spandex binding around hood, cuffs and elasticised back hem keeps cold out
- Hand-me-down ID label
- Shell and lining fabrics are certified as bluesign® approved – conserving resources and reducing the impact on people and the environment
