Ethical duvet coat that isn't £££

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It is cold where I am, so so cold. And my lovely warm winter coat is starting to fall to pieces. I like the look of the very puffy oversized coats - Ive seen them described as duvet coats before but anything warm and puffy will do. I try not to buy clothes that might have been made from sweatshops - but all the ethical clothing shops tend to be floaty, boho stuff OR super expensive. Does anyone know where I can get the type of coat I mean, ideally for less than £100 (I can go a bit over if I absolutely have to).

Can’t help you, but I just came on to see if duvet coat was some strange new term for duvet cover.

Nooooo.... its a way to feel like you are still safely in bed even when you are in outside-land. (And a really good way of signalling that months of homeworking have made you give up any attempt at still looking like you care. This is very much where I am now.)

The thing about duvet coats and ethics is that it depends on the treatment of animals as well as people. Where do you stand on down fillings because that’s a bit grim when you look into it.

A quick google suggests this from Monsoon which is lovely IMO, has a polyester filling and recycled outer and is within budget - comfortably if you sign up to their rewards programme. But I’m not sure about where it’s manufactured - you’d need to google, or how warm it would be in practice - you’d need to order and try on.
www.monsoon.co.uk/dhalia-long-padded-coat-in-recycled-fabric-9570452853.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7qP9BRCLARIsABDaZzjRosfFFenP088sbAY1pQEjniGLw5oY6Rsn0zd2PfNy0WbBoGyq8toaAkLTEALw_wcB

Alternatively this from Uniqlo will be super warm, excellent quality and probably not from sweatshops, but is animal derived and over budget (you can get a tenner off by signing up to emails, and if you keep an eye on them for a few weeks they may well discount it).
www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/women-seamless-down-hooded-long-coat-429468COL69SMA004000.html?LGWCODE=429468COL69SMA004000;136477;6475&utm_source=Google&utm_term=&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7qP9BRCLARIsABDaZzig0tQbtr8AErCNoJHrAxjGhF150wSdmzlCZrzZqMDdhL6_vxwf7qMaAvJtEALw_wcB

@DilysPrice Thanks so much!
I am in two minds about the animal ethics, I am 95% vegetarian anyway and try to avoid animal products where possible. But I am also a hypocrite who wears leather shoes because my feet smell bad otherwise. And I know that extracting down feathers is particularly cruel, I was a bit put of a M&S coat for this reason BUT then the other part of me thinks those fillings tend to give the warmest/lightest coats which I guess is why they are so popular. Also maybe it would be less evil if I wore it for many years.... Il have a look at the links you sent as they look promising. I would say my priorities are:

human welfare
warmth
affordability (ie not going into debt for a coat)
animal welfare

The Uniqlo looks nice and was tempted myself until I saw “no cuffs” - this is a new thing I’ve noticed (M&S did it on a otherwise lovely puffy jacket and so I had to return it). I it uncomfortable.

Patagonia uses traceable down from birds that aren’t force fed or live plucked but is ££.

I doubt you will find anywhere that does use ethical down that isn’t pretty pricey unfortunately. I think either Uniqlo or Lands End is your best bet, but I’m not sure of their history with regards to human welfare/sweatshops etc.

The thing is, you are asking for something at a particularly low cost. Patagonia (US outdoor sports brand) recycled down and recycled plastics and have been market leaders in sustainable outdoor wear since the early 90s. The mountaineering brands end to be pretty good at this stuff, but it’s not cheap.

Land’s End I believe are committed to responsible down, and send out lots of discount codes if you sign up for emails. You may get something for < £100 this way.

X post hickory!

Alpkit do a couple of synthetic insulated jackets for under £100, and also use ethical down.

And a really good way of signalling that months of homeworking have made you give up any attempt at still looking like you care. This is very much where I am now.)

Sorry no help but that made me laugh.

Thanks Hikory and bikerunski. I will look and maybe keep an eye out for bargains. I am aware that the things I am looking for are somewhat contradictory (affordable AND ethical AND warm) but Patagonia might be workable, and weren't really on my radar before...

No idea about the ethics, but I found a great, really warm, just below the knee one in M&S, £99. I bought it specifically for sitting and chatting outside with friends this winter!

@yetanothernamitynamechange, I am currently wearing a Patagonia jacket that is 20 years old and has been in active service all that time. They may be pricey but their gear is utterly bombproof, and when it’s not, they offer free repairs for life.

Love that Monsoon one. Think it might be my next. I have a green Monsoon duvet coat and had it for eight years. Every year I say its the last but still doing well. Just don't overstuff the pockets as I had a large wallet and it sort of made a small tear that I had to sew. Personally I think if its an item that last for ages its not as bad.

I bought a Craghoppers padded coat a few weeks back, from Debenhams. It is made from plastic bottles! They make fleeces too.

So, not duvet but super-warm - how about picking one of the Didrikson extra-warm coats (they really ARE warm) and then getting one from a year or so ago on eBay?

This Arket one is eco friendly and reasonable.

www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/gallery/arket-puffa-coat

I would recommend Save The Duck.

www.savetheduck.it/

They have clear statements about their values in relation to humans, animals and the environment here:

www.savetheduck.it/ce_en/sostenibilita