Green Christmas

As it is one of the clichés of Christmas presents down through the ages are those old standards – socks, jumper, hat and gloves, scarf.

There are a multitude of online and real world stores selling ethical clothes, but which are the best bet to keep you wrapped up warm this winter?

Howies has been a favourite with the cooler crowd for years now, and continue to offer ethical outfits with an outdoors feel. While you may not be a champion mountain biker or snowboarder you can at least pretend to have been braving the slopes with their stylish range of hoodies, jackets and hats.

If it’s more of an upmarket look you’re aiming for, Adili (www.adili.com) offers a range of different ethical labels from People Tree to Terra Plana.

Its website allows you to search not only by brand, but also by ethical credentials. So, for example, you can choose to view only cardigans made from organic materials, or only coats from factories certified as operating to Fairtrade working conditions.

Cash to spare? If the recession hasn’t bitten you yet and you still fancy a splurge there are some interesting eco fashionistas who will be more than happy to part you from your wallet. Luxury eco website Style Will Save Us (www.stylewillsaveus.com) has some amazing high end designs, including labels like Noir and Stella McCartney.