Down coat

I got mine from Mountain Warehouse. They often have offers.

I have 2 body warmers and a jacket from Uniqlo and love them . Great value and colours too . Lovely and warm and very lightweight and pack down inside a little bag for travelling etc.

If they are down/feather make sure they are from a reputable source and not feathers repeatedly plucked from living ducks (which are then killed when they stop re feathering). Many die from shock and infection and it is very painful them all.

Thought this article may be of interest

www.peta.org/features/down-investigation

I was just going to say that Isabella- well done ??

We should all be aware of the ethical principles and origins of goods before purchasing.

Lands End - pricey but wear well! Often have offers or you can find a voucher code!

I have a puffer coat from Joules-synthetic padding, not too heavy either.

Well - that is all a bit of a downer!

I have looked up the companies that adhere to the relevant code on humane sources of down.

Another vote for Uniqlo

I got one in TK Maxx.

I bought a down coat from Land’s End in the sale last year at Kitty’s suggestion and it has proved to be the warmest, lightest coat I have ever had. A result ?

LandsEnd sale this week has down coats and jackets on offer. I'm awaiting the arrival of a jacket.

Thanks Izabella, I posted that link to facebook. I read several years ago about the horrific lives these poor ducks live and determined never to contribute to their suffering by buying products filled with Down, ever again.

These coats are fine if you are on the thin side, otherwise you can end up looking like The Michelin Man.

Yes I had no idea about this until I backpacked through China for 3 months some time ago. I saw it for myself. Horrific.

Fake down is available.

Justgotavwarm and light down coat fromUniqlofor69.99which I think'sagooddeal.

sorry dodgy space bar!

Iam - there is now a code for humane down collection and there is a website with a list of companies that adhere to that code.

I will also look up the fake down - thanks Pitt - which just happens to be my maiden name!

Just looked up Save-the-Duck coats that use eco-friendly down - my goodness they are cashing in there!

What a useful thread for those of us who want to be warm but avoid cruelty - thanks for starting it Lucky

Mine is "Norwegian" brand. £40 from TK Maxx. Not bulky at all and folds into the duck pocket pictured.

I bought mine 3 yrs ago from Landsend and it has been the warmest coat that I have ever had,I got it when it was on sale for £65.00 reduced from £129.00 worth while waiting for the sales.

I bought mine from Hobbs in the summer - they were havig a sale of winter coats - its had £50 off I put it in my basket and left it there and they sent me another 25% off- its beautiful- full length with a hood so cosy, smart and will last years.