14 Wool-Free Sweaters to Get You Through the Chilly Weather

When looking for cozy sweaters to get you through the cold weather, always check the label—anything made with wool or cashmere is a hard “no.” The wool and cashmere industries abuse and kill gentle sheep and goats for profit. 🐑🐐 Make sure not to support this cruelty by only choosing sweaters made from vegan materials like organic cotton, recycled polyester, and lyocell.

Check out these wool-free sweaters to warm yourself up without harming animals:

1. peta2 ‘Animals Have Rights’ Crewneck

peta2’s cute crewneck reps animal rights while keeping you cozy. Join peta2 Rewards to earn peta2 points by speaking up for animals, which you can then cash in for this and other merch.

2. ASOS DESIGN Essential Knit Sweater in Navy

ASOS’s 100% cotton sweater is a classy-casual combo. It’s not often you get to look suave and stay comfy at the same time.

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3. KOTN Men’s Hamatah Sweater

Knit from Egyptian cotton, this sweater is super-soft and breathable. You can layer it over a T-shirt or wear it on its own—get it in bold colors like Burgundy Melange or Blue Lotus Melange.

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4. Everlane The No-Sweat Sweater | Uniform

Don’t you wish you could enjoy a sweater without the…sweat? 😓 Everlane’s sweater is made with recycled COOLMAX EcoMade polyester, which wicks away moisture from your skin and keeps you dry.

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5. Express Cable Knit Cardigan

You can layer this cardigan over legit any top. The cable knit fabric and calming cream color make this a versatile addition to your wardrobe.

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6. POPFLEX Faux Sherpa Cocoon Coat

A super-snuggly vegan cocoon coat with thumb holes on the sleeves? 😍 This dreamy creation from POPFLEX will keep you cozy whether you’re walking to your morning class or down the aisle at Target

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7. pact Cloud Brushed Fleece Zip Hoodie

pact’s products are made with organic cotton, which has a lower environmental footprint than conventional cotton. That means the Cloud Brushed Fleece Zip Hoodie is animal- and eco-friendly—besides being cute and cozy, ofc. 😁

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8. Torrid Vegan Cashmere Pullover Turtle Neck Sweater

Help goats avoid getting cut with metal combs and hit on the head with hammers in the cashmere industry by getting this vegan cashmere sweater. It’s made from acrylic, recycled polyester, and other synthetic materials—NOT the hair of abused goats.

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9. Will’s Vegan Store Recycled Slouch Knit Mockneck

Made from recycled materials, this sweater is stylish and practical. Its ribbed trims and mock neck design keep out the cold, making it a must-have for chilly moments.

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10. Noize Miley Short Length Vegan Sherpa Coat

Noize is a PETA Business Friend that creates stunning vegan clothes, like this roomy, lightweight sweater. It’s crafted from vegan sherpa. 

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11. LBLC the label Jules Sweater

Here’s another PETA Business Friend that makes beautiful wool-free sweaters. Try the Jules Sweater with long balloon sleeves and a funnel neck.

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12. Threads 4 Thought Naia Boucle Pullover

For soft, stretchy fabric that keeps you warm without losing your cool, go with the Naia Boucle Pullover from Threads 4 Thought. The recycled polyester-recycled nylon blend gives you a relaxed, animal-friendly fit. 👌

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13. St. John’s Bay Cable Mens Crew Neck Long Sleeve Pullover Sweater

This crewneck is great for layering over button-down shirts or tees. It’s available in Mysterious Green, Glacier, or Medium Grey Heather.

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14. Cider Round Neckline Position Stripe Knitted Crop Sweater

Cider’s sweater srsly has one of the most fun color patterns you could ask for. Plus, the crop design will set you up to be stylish while staying snug.

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15. Quince 100% Organic Cotton Crewneck Sweater

Quince’s sweater is made with organic cotton. Whether you get it in Black, Navy, or Alabaster, you’ll support a product that doesn’t harm animals for their wool or hair.

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Prep for the cold weather by grabbing some of these wool-free hats, gloves, scarves, and socks—they’ll help you stay warm while respecting sheep!

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