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1 Rab Horizon Down Pull-On You don’t always need (or want) zips, so pull this one on and warm up fast. The toasty hydrophobic-down filling is 100 per cent recycled, as is the Pertex Quantum Eco lining.

£130 www.rab.equipment/uk 2 Patagonia Women’s Stretch Nano Storm Jacket Not all cold days are sunny, so this jacket boasts an ‘H2No’ technical outer shell made from 100 per cent recycled sources including discarded fishing nets. The synthetic insulation and polyester lining are partrecycled too, and it’s sewn together in a Fair Trade Certified factory. £350 www.patagonia.com

3 Outdoor Research Transcendent Down Hoody Responsibly-sourced goose down packs the warmth into this jacket, and a 100 per cent recycled polyester shell and lining keep it where it needs to be.

£199 www.outdoorresearch.com

4 Vaude Mineo Padded Jacket If you’re after a coat that has street style but won’t add to urban pollution, this ticks all the boxes – it’s made from part-recycled materials (including PrimaLoft Black Eco insulation), in fair work environments and with consideration for recycling. £190 www.vaude.com

5 Berghaus Nunat Mtn Re lect Jacket Packed with high-tech fabrics and nifty features, this performance jacket is one for those long, exposed days in the cold, when you’ll get a warm glow knowing that 90 per cent of the materials used in its construction are still bluesign-approved. £180 www.berghaus.com

6 Jack Wolfskin Kyoto Jacket Taken from Jack Wolfskin’s vegan range, no animal products are used to make this jacket. Recycled products are, though, so whether you’re heading to the pub or the trail centre car park, you can do so with a clear conscience.

£150 www.jack-wolfskin.co.uk