{"id":39044,"date":"2017-06-30T09:10:05","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T08:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-01.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/sustainable-down-labels-certifications\/"},"modified":"2024-08-01T12:59:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T10:59:19","slug":"sustainable-down-labels-certifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/sustainable-down-labels-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"An overview of sustainable down labels and certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Down is warm, fluffy and the absolute best when it comes to thermal insulation. How the down is obtained, however, is where things get delicate. Even though around 90% of the world&#8217;s down comes from slaughter plucking &#8211; i.e. the down is a by-product of food production &#8211; there are also cases of live plucking.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the issue of animal welfare is becoming more and more prominent, especially in the outdoor industry. Many manufacturers obtain their down from companies that are either certified by external organisations or have established their own market standards. Today, we would like to introduce some of these labels:<\/p>\n<h2>Responsible Down Standard<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1565\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1565\" style=\"width: 270px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sustainable-down-labels-rds-label.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sustainable-down-labels-rds-label-270x300.jpg\" alt=\"An overview of sustainable down labels and certifications\" width=\"270\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1565\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The RDS label.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Responsible Down Standard (RDS) was created by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/the-north-face\/\">The North Face<\/a> in collaboration with the non-profit Textile Exchange after the animal rights organisation PETA and Vier Pfoten (Four Paws) had launched a large down campaign and brought the issue to the attention of the public.<\/p>\n<p>The RDS certifies the suppliers, ensuring that the down feathers come exclusively from ducks and geese during slaughter, that the animals are kept in a species-appropriate and humane manner and are not force-fed, as is common in animal fattening. The supply chain is analysed from hatching to the production of the finished product &#8211; i.e. the down itself &#8211; and is extended to include final distribution. The RDS seal is only awarded to manufacturers who produce 100% of their down accordingly and do not mix in down from other sources.<\/p>\n<p>The certificate is valid for a total of 14 months. During this time, RDS carries out both announced and unannounced audits. During the audit, the auditor must be granted complete access to all sites. The RDS criteria can be seen in full <a href=\"http:\/\/responsibledown.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/TE-Responsible-Down-Standard-2.0-opt.pdf\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the brands that use RDS-certified down are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/the-north-face\/\">The North Face<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/berghaus\/\">Berghaus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/sea-to-summit\/\">Sea to Summit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/black-diamond\/\">Black Diamond<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/vaude\/\">Vaude<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/mammut\/\">Mammut<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Global Traceable Down Standard<\/h2>\n<p>None other than the American outdoor company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/patagonia\/\">Patagonia<\/a> &#8211; who else? &#8211; established the basic form of the Global TDS. Based on their own certification and in collaboration with other companies as well as the National Sanitation Foundation, Patagonia developed the Traceable Down Standard.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1569\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1569\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sustainable-down-labels-warm.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sustainable-down-labels-warm-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"An overview of sustainable down labels and certifications\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1569\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The warmth of a down jacket is especially welcome during long breaks in action.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Currently, this is one of the strictest standards in the down feather industry and guarantees that the down is not from live-plucked or force-fed birds. The Global TDS certification also requires that the parent farms be audited. RDS only has an additional qualification for this. The audits are always unannounced, unless an announcement is required by law. Timing is crucial for the audits as well. Audits are carried out in the months in which force-feeding and live-plucking are most likely to be practised.<\/p>\n<p>Both large companies and small farms can be certified. More information on Patagonia\u2019s original company standard can be found\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.patagonia.com\/on\/demandware.static\/Sites-patagonia-us-Site\/Library-Sites-PatagoniaShared\/en_US\/PDF-US\/PATAGONIA_TRACEABLE_DOWN_STANDARD_121013.pdf\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>, and you can read up on the Global Traceable Down Standard\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsf.org\/testing\/sustainability\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The following manufacturers use Global TDS-certified down:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/patagonia\/\">Patagonia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/montane\/\">Montane<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/hagloefs\/\">Hagl\u00f6fs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Small labels &#8211; better than nothing, but not uncontroversial<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the two well-known standards, there are other lesser known labels that are more geared toward bedding and fashion products. Unfortunately, more often than not, only the final product is inspected, leaving the supply chain largely unaudited. Some may say it\u2019s better than nothing, but in all actuality, it doesn\u2019t bring us any closer to obtaining ethically sourced down.<\/p>\n<h2>What about other companies?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1566\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1566\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sustainable-down-labels-extreme-situations.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sustainable-down-labels-extreme-situations-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"An overview of sustainable down labels and certifications\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Down &#8211; for the long haul.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Patagonia has shown us how it\u2019s done! All you need is a company philosophy and the will to implement it for animal rights. Simple, right? For this reason, in-house efforts of other manufacturers couldn\u2019t be more welcome. After all, they have the power to force their suppliers to comply with conventions. There are several outdoor brands that get their down from RDS or Global TDS-certified sources, but others follow their own standards.<\/p>\n<h3>Fj\u00e4llr\u00e4ven\u2019s Down Promise<\/h3>\n<p>The down promise is the spearhead of the certification business. The Swedish company\u2019s down promise is transparent and allows for 100% traceability. Live-plucking and force-feeding are totally forbidden, and the facilities are inspected regularly.<\/p>\n<h3>Mountain Equipment\u2019s \u201cDown Codex\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>The \u201cDown Codex\u201d is the English company\u2019s way of ensuring that the down used for their products does not come from birds that have been live-plucked or force fed and that have been raised in good conditions. Every down product has its own code you can use on the Trace Your Down website to trace the entire supply chain. The supply chain is also independently tested by the International Down and Feather Laboratory (IDFL).<\/p>\n<h3>The \u201cYeti Ethical Down Code\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/yeti\/\">Yeti<\/a> Ethical Down Code is very similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/brands\/mountain-equipment\/\">Mountain Equipment\u2019s<\/a> label. Their supply chain is also tested by the IDFL.<\/p>\n<h2>The bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>The topic of sustainability is something that applies to just about every single outdoor product category. And, this is obviously an incredibly positive development. After all, it\u2019s extremely important that we keep our ecological footprint as small as possible. But, as always, don\u2019t believe everything you read. Not every label or certification for that matter is as comprehensive as it may seem. In other words, do some extra research or feel free to ask one of your fellow Alpine Trekkers for some extra info!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"a-button a-button--green block\" title=\"Warm down jackets for winter adventures\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/down-jackets\/\">Find warm Down Jackets &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Down is warm, fluffy and the absolute best when it comes to thermal insulation. How the down is obtained, however, is where things get delicate. Even though around 90% of the world&#8217;s down comes from slaughter plucking &#8211; i.e. the down is a by-product of food production &#8211; there are also cases of live plucking. 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