Certifications

Responsible Down Standard

The Responsible Down Standard aims to ensure that down and feathers come from animals that have not been subjected to an unnecessary harm. It is our hope that the standard can be used to reward and influence the down and feather industry to incentivize practices that respect the humane treatment of ducks and geese. We believe that education – through the RDS – is a meaningful way to drive demand for strong animal welfare practices. The standard also provides companies and consumers with a tool to know what is in their products, and to make accurate claims.

What is the RDS?

The Responsible Down Standard is an independent, voluntary global standard, which means that companies can choose to certify their products to the RDS, even if there is no legislation requiring them to do so. The RDS was developed and revised over three years, with the input of animal welfare groups, industry experts, brands and retailers. The standard recognizes and rewards the best practices in animal welfare.

More Information on the Responsible Down Standard

You can visit their website at responsibledown.org/

The Better Cotton Initiative

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is the world’s largest cotton sustainability program, working globally to ensure cotton is grown with reduced environmental impact, improved working conditions, and stronger community support. While not organic, BCI-certified cotton promotes responsible farming practices—reducing pesticide use, enhancing water stewardship, and improving soil health—making it better for farmers, local communities, and the planet.

 

International Down and Feather Bureau Membership

The IDFB is the global trade association of the down and feather industry. IDFB is the leading resource for information about and promotion of down and feather material. IDFB conducts the research and creates the testing protocols and standards to help this industry maintain a high level of product integrity throughout the world.

IDFB Certified; the American Down & Feather Council works to maintain and improve product quality in the down and feather products industry.

More Information on the International Down and Feather Bureau

You can view more information about International Down and Feather Bureau and the American Down and Feather Council at their website at downandfeathercouncil.com .