Dressing for the winter as a vegan might seem challenging, but it's entirely possible to stay warm and stylish without using any animal products. With the right knowledge and choices, you can brave the coldest temperatures with confidence and compassion. This guide will help you navigate the world of vegan winter wear, focusing specifically on snow jackets and other essential items.
Essential Vegan Winter Wear
To survive the winter in comfort, several key items are essential. Here’s a breakdown of what to look for:
Coats
A good coat is arguably the most important aspect of keeping warm in the winter. It's difficult to survive the winter in any sort of comfort without a warm coat. You can get away with less than perfect boots, a lack of layers, and no gloves or hat if you have a warm coat with a hood and pockets!
Here are some vegan-friendly coat options:
- Vaute Couture Lincoln
- North Face Men's Thermoball Snow Hoodie
- Vaute Couture Whitman in Primaloft Insulated Moleskin
- Hoodlamb Ladies Parka in Black
- Nau Luminary Trench
- Vaute Couture Mark Mountain Coat in Primaloft Insulated Moleskin
- Marmot Downtown Component Jacket
- Hoodlamb Men's Tech 4-20
- Vaute Couture Emily in Insulated Moleskin
- Nau Temp Jacket
- Vaute Couture Mark Snow Coat
- North Face Women's Thermoball Hooded Parka
- Nau Men Synfill Hoody Pullover
- Vaute Couture Amanda Maxi Coat
- Fair Trade Vegan Cocoon Coat
- Marmot Uptown Jacket
Hats
We've all heard that a lot of heat escapes from the top of our heads. Always, and I mean ALWAYS keep your head covered to keep your noggin warm with the innumerable styles of vegan hats! Your brain is essential to the well-being of this planet. And also your ears, those are less essential, but really hurt when they get too cold. So just wear a hat, ok?
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Scarves
Scarves are the perfect solution to prevent cold wind from blowing down your neck and into your coat on bitterly cold days. Scarves are cozy and stylish and they don't need to be made of wool.
Sweaters
It's called sweater weather for a reason. The chunkier the sweater, the more Canadian you look. And we all know that Canadians are irresistible.
Gloves
Weather it's using your phone or holding your coffee, often you can't just keep your hands in your pockets while you're out in the cold. Instagram is important, I get it. But losing a finger makes it hard to like all of my photos. So maybe wear gloves with touch-screen technology. It's really the best of both worlds. Pictures of my cats, and all ten digits.
Boots
As anyone who has ever been outside in a snowstorm in inadequate footwear will know, warm toes is a must for winter comfort.
Other Layers
Layers are your friend! The more layers you wear the more you will sweat when you finally get inside and can't just start stripping willy nilly. It's just a fact of life. You'll just have to get used to it, or move to the equator.
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Vegan Materials Perfect to Keep You Warm:
- Acrylic
- Cotton
- Cotton Flannel
- Denim
- Faux-Fur
- Flannelette
- Gore-Tex
- Khaki
- Leatherette/Imitation Leather
- Linen
- Moleskin
- Muslin
- Nylon
- Polartec Wind Pro
- Polyester
- Polyester Fleece
- Primaloft
- Rayon
- Spandex
- Synthetic Down
- Tencel
- Thermolite
- Thinsulate
- Ultrasuede
- Velcro
- Velour
- Velveteen
- Viscose
- Waxed Canvas
Animal Materials to Watch Out For:
- Alpaca
- Angora
- Calfskin
- Camel Hair
- Cashmere
- Down
- Feathers
- Fleece
- Fur
- Leather
- Mohair
- Pashmina
- Shearling
- Sheepskin
- Silk
- Suede
- Tweed
- Wool
There is literally something for everyone!
Specific Vegan Materials for Winter
When shopping for vegan winter clothing, keep an eye out for these materials:
- Gore-Tex: This fabric is a synthetic, waterproof and durable cold weather textile.
- Cotton: While cotton isn’t water-proof, it does a great job of keeping you warm in the colder months.
- Bamboo: Bamboo clothes can be some of the softest, most comfortable pieces you’ll ever wear. One downside to bamboo is that it’s not the warmest option available.
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