This week, we’re addressing the big, fat elephant in the room—can you have warm and cosy jumpers without wool? Short answer: YES.
Vegan, or simply animal-free jumpers are typically made from cotton, acrylic, polyester, or blends of these materials. The last few years have seen promising developments in synthetic recycling and processing technologies, such as new enzymes and composition identification tools, which aim to improve the efficiency of recycling synthetic—and, most importantly, blended—fabrics, while also raising the bar for reducing environmental impact.
And since at Vegan Fashion Repository, we always strive to combine cruelty-free fashion with environmental and social responsibility, here’s a selection of brands with jumpers that will keep you warm while upholding business integrity and ethical values.
Blue District (USA)
A brand that embraces diversity in every sense of the word and inspires a renewed sensitivity to the world. Its founder, Cici Voise, also created Ethical Plumes™—the first vegan, bamboo-fibre-based wonder that mimics ostrich feathers.
VFR’s pick: HAWK Sweater
Regular price: $48.00
Irie Daily (Germany)
A streetwear brand dating back to 1994, committed to cruelty-free fashion, social responsibility, and anti-racism—long before it became mainstream. Deeply rooted in its Berlin community, Irie Daily supports local organisations through creative and meaningful initiatives.
VFR’s pick: FADY knit jumper
Regular price: €79.90
LOVJOI (Germany)
Founded by Verena Benz, an organic shop owner who saw the potential to benefit her local community in Dürmentingen—not just by offering sustainable clothing but also by providing fair working conditions for refugees and marginalised workers. Lovjoi truly fosters love while producing high-quality staples.
VFR’s pick: ALEIKA pullover
Regular price: approx. €169.00
Mazine (Germany)
Proudly representing Mülheim an der Ruhr, a city with an industrial past and a green vision, this technical–minded brand focuses on precision pattern-making and carefully chosen certified fabrics.
VFR’s pick: NURMO Zip Troyer
Regular price: €109.00
Minuit Sur Terre (France)
Staying true to its catchy motto “no leather no cry“, this brand offers a wide range of products made from plant-based leather alternatives, including grape, apple, cereal, and recycled plastics and cotton. Since 2016, Minuit Sur Terre’s products have been crafted in the same family-run workshops in Portugal, keeping the supply chain as local as possible to minimise carbon impact.
VFR’s pick: BOREAL jumper
Regular price: €150,00
Rapanui (UK)
Rapanui‘s mission to ensure fair treatment for people, the planet, and animals is realised through a steadfast commitment to GOTS-certified organic cotton and the recycling of old synthetic clothing into new fibres for items where cotton cannot be used.
VFR’s pick: MARINER jumper
Regular price: €73,95
SpiritHoods (USA)
SpiritHoods is renowned for its signature faux-fur hoods and accessories. Each piece pays tribute to the connection between humanity and the natural world, making SpiritHoods a go-to for those who dare to stand out, and have some real fun while doing so.
VFR’s pick: Classic fur hoodie
Regular price: $99,50
Tanta Rainwear (Spain)
A family-run brand with over 30 years of experience and proud Basque roots. “Tanta” means “raindrop”—an apt name for a company that began as a search for vegan, environmentally conscious, and recyclable rainwear. Today, it continues to expand its product range.
VFR’s pick: HAU turtleneck
Regular price: €129,00
Explore more vegan womenswear and menswear in our Directory.