Ethically Sourced Duck Down: Comfort with a Conscience
Our duck down is sourced with care, ensuring warmth and comfort without compromising on ethics. As a byproduct of the food industry, where ducks are raised primarily for meat, the down—those soft, insulating feathers beneath the outer layer—is gently harvested after processing. Our trusted American partner uses specialized techniques to collect down responsibly, prioritizing animal welfare at every step.
We are proud to work with a supplier dedicated to humane practices. They strictly prohibit live plucking, a painful process where feathers are taken from living ducks, and exclude down from ducks subjected to force-feeding, often linked to foie gras production. Through regular farm audits, certifications, and collaboration with animal welfare organizations, our partner upholds rigorous standards. These standards are built on five essential freedoms: ensuring ducks are free from hunger, thirst, discomfort, pain, injury, disease, fear, and distress, while allowing them to express natural behaviors.
Once harvested, the down is meticulously cleaned, sorted, and processed to meet the highest quality standards for use in premium jackets, bedding, and more. Our supplier’s commitment to ethical sourcing has earned praise from animal welfare advocates, who view their practices as a gold standard for the industry. They demonstrate that cruelty-free down is not only possible but a responsibility for all suppliers, regardless of scale.
Choose our products for warmth you can feel good about—sustainably sourced, ethically produced, and crafted with care for both you and the animals.