# Recycled Blanket Outerwear This Environmentally-Friendly Coat Line is Recycled From Wool Blankets By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmentallyfriendly-coat References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3039105/wanted/handsome-coats-made-from-recycled-wool-blankets) & [wintervacht.nl](http://wintervacht.nl/product-categorie/coats/) If you are looking for outwear that will keep you warm this winter but is also eco-conscious, this environmentally-friendly coat range offers fashionable picks. Based out of Amsterdam, fashion brand Wintervacht [recycled wool blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-regenerative-wool) to create new coats. Art school friends and co-founders of the Dutch studio Yoni van Oorsouw and Manon van Hoeckel dug through flea markets, textile recycling facilities and thrift shops to find decades-old wool blankets to turn into [stylish jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/templa-1). Typically, one blanket can be used to make two short coats or one long one (the long style is a first from Wintervacht this year). Each environmentally-friendly coat retains its original color and pattern and isn't dyed, making every one utterly unique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Outerwear:** The trend of using recycled materials in outerwear provides an opportunity for fashion brands to offer eco-conscious options. - **Fashion Recycling:** The trend of recycling materials in fashion creates opportunities for innovative approaches to sustainability and reducing waste. - **Unique Eco-friendly Fashion:** The trend of creating unique, one-of-a-kind pieces through eco-friendly methods allows fashion brands to stand out in the market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore using recycled materials to create environmentally-friendly outerwear. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can promote and support the use of recycled materials in fashion to reduce waste and promote eco-consciousness. - **Textile Recycling:** The textile recycling industry can collaborate with fashion brands to source and repurpose old materials into stylish jackets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Warm Parka Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormshadow-parka.md) - [Circular Winter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everpuff.md) - [Ethical Merino Wool Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket.md) - [Circular Outerwear Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/templa-1.md) - [Camel Hair-Made Sustainable Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameluxe.md) - [Recycled Tire Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathmandu-epiq-se.md) - [Scandinavian-Inspired Winter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinavian-edition-jackets.md) - [Upcycled Outdoor Down Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebird-down-blanket.md) - [Recycled Polyester Fleece Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-retrox-jacket.md)