Introduction

At Kosha, we believe that you don’t need to weigh down the planet to warm your journey. While our number one goal is to create high-performing winter gear for our customers, we are equally committed to creating eco-conscious, sustainable winter jackets and winter gear.

This blog takes you behind the scenes of how Kosha’s producing eco-conscious winter gear and reducing plastic waste in fashion and marching the way towards a greener, better planet.

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At a glance:

1. Introduction
2. The problem of plastic in the fashion industry
3. Kosha: The sustainable option
4. Use of plastic-free fabrics
5. Eco-conscious alternatives
6. Eco-friendly packaging
7. Designs that last
8. Education is the key
9. The Road Ahead
10. Explore our range
11. FAQs

The problem of plastic in the fashion industry

There are a lot of problems in the fashion industry when it comes to reducing plastic waste in fashion and coming up with plastic-free fabrics. There’s a reason why the fashion industry contributes to a total of 10% of global carbon emissions across the globe.

You may not even realise it, but there’s plastic being used everywhere, be it your jackets, thermals, or hoodies. From using fibres like polyester to plastic tags, bags for packaging, and lining, there’s plastic embedded in every step of the fashion industry.

And winter wear goes without exception.

Winter wear relies heavily on fibres like polyester and plastic-derived materials for its production, contributing a great deal to environmental waste. The need for sustainable winter jackets and plastic-free fabrics within winter fashion is more urgent than ever.

Kosha: The sustainable option

To begin the talk bout Kosha’s approach for sustainability, we just want to ask you three questions:

1. Is it possible to make sustainable winter jackets that function well in below-freezing temperatures?
2. Is it possible to substitute natural or recycled materials for plastic-based components?
3. Is it possible to establish plastic-free fabrics as the standard for outerwear?

The answer was a resounding yes.

Let us dive into the ways Kosha is working its way around these three questions to promote the use of plastic-free fabrics. 

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1. Use of Plastic-free fabrics

Let’s make it clear- the only way we can advocate for a cause is when we truly make a step towards supporting that cause. 

Kosha believes in that immensely, and to promote the use of plastic-free fabrics, we have, and still are, working in designs that prioritize recycled and plastic-free fabrics above synthetic fibres.

At Kosha, we have concluded that the only way to reduce plastic waste in cold-weather gear is by reducing our dependence on virgin plastic.

To do so, we have tried eliminating the use of synthetic linings in our cold-weather gear wherever we could. As an alternative to that, we have switched to natural fibres such as bamboo that are both biodegradable and insulating.

These initiatives help us in reducing plastic waste in fashion and create high-performing winter gear that is both comforting and insulating. 

2. Eco-conscious alternatives

 Kosha, in its way to promote the use of sustainable winter jackets, has recently switched its focus to creating eco-conscious alternatives that provide our customers with the best of both worlds: the warmth of synthetic fibres and the greater good of the environment.

At Kosha, we’re now integrating plant-based and recycled insulations in our sustainable winter jackets.

Designed for the eco-conscious traveler, this puffer is one of our eco-friendly insulated jackets made for reducing plastic waste in cold-weather gear.

3. Eco-friendly packaging

Packaging is something that often goes ignored whenever there are discussions on reducing plastic waste in fashion.

Well, not at Kosha.

We have paid a lot of attention to how packaging contributes so much to the single-use plastic waste in the fashion industry, which is a big hurdle that comes in the way of reducing plastic waste in fashion.

That’s why we have consistently worked to change our packaging format to be eco-friendly. At Kosha, we ship packages in compostable mailers made from either recycled paper or cornstarch, and we have replaced plastic tags with paper alternatives to reduce the use of plastic wherever possible. 

Rain or snow, this jacket offers high performance while reducing plastic waste in fashion with thoughtful material choices.

4. Designs that last

Well, what’s the use of making cold-weather gear from eco-friendly options if they don’t go beyond one winter season? The problem comes back to square one.

To solve this problem, our focus at Kosha has always been to create eco-conscious, sustainable winter jackets and high-performance gear that performs well and goes with you beyond just one winter season.

For us, it has always been about the planet and the timeless design.

This ensures that fewer jackets end up in the landfills. 

Stylish and sustainable, this parka is one of our top eco-friendly insulated jackets—built to last and protect the planet.

5. Education is the key

And lastly, we don’t forget that what’s the use of promoting the idea of reducing plastic waste in cold-weather gear and eco-friendly insulated jackets, if the people aren’t educated enough to care about the same.

This is the exact reason why we at Kosha often promote our message on all platforms like that as social media or our blogs, about the importance of eco-conscious winter wear and eco-friendly insulated jackets.

The simple reason behind this is that every Kosha wearer or even a reader who happened to stumble across our page knows about the importance of an eco-conscious society and winter label, which is working actively in reducing plastic waste in fashion. 

The Road Ahead

Reducing plastic waste in cold-weather gear is an ongoing process. Although we're not flawless, we're dedicated.

We encourage you to hold us responsible as we proceed. Pose inquiries. Make better demands. Additionally, keep supporting companies like Kosha that are actively redefining what winter clothing should and can be.

Explore our range

For eco-conscious options this winter season, explore our range of Men's puffer jackets, Men's winter jackets, and Travelers jackets for women, and more today! 

Book a 1-on-1 video consult call with Kosha’s Winter Layering Expert now. 

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Let's work together to make sustainability the warmest layer possible.

FAQs

1. What materials are used to make sustainable winter jackets?

Sustainable winter jackets replace virgin plastic with recycled or natural materials for the outer layers and insulation.

2. How is Kosha cutting down on fashion-related plastic waste?

Kosha is working on reducing plastic waste in fashion by utilizing biodegradable packaging, fabrics free of plastic, and ethical supply chains.

3. Why is it crucial to reduce plastic waste in cold-weather gear?

Reducing plastic waste in cold-weather gear prevents long-term environmental harm because cold-weather gear frequently uses synthetic materials.

4. Do environmentally friendly insulated jackets have the same level of warmth as synthetic ones?

Yes, without endangering the environment, the eco-friendly insulated jackets are just as warm and durable as synthetic ones.

Ashwina Kakria

A girl who'll forever believe that novels are such mysterious and amorphous and tender things!