More brands are prioritizing sustainable and environmentally friendly production methods. Look for brands that use recycled materials in their production. In the product specifications, the brand will list if the jacket is made from recycled materials, as well as Fair Trade or eco-friendly ingredients. Manufacturers usually spotlight their sustainable methods wherever the gear is advertised.
Our top sustainable apparel options in this guide come from Patagonia, Picture, Helly Hansen, and Norrona with the Patagonia Women’s SnowDrifter Jacket taking the cake for the most sustainable, eco-friendly, and all-around choice. Almost every jacket in this guide contains a portion of recycled materials, which is an exciting step in the right direction for the outdoor and snowsports industries.
Snowsports Senior Editor Morgan Tilton tests out an insulated jacket while skiing on a cold bluebird day; (photo/Jason Hummel)