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Study: Consumers Crave High Performance Down with Low Environmental Impact
According to a new survey sponsored by Downlite, America's premiere manufacturer of down and feather bedding…
Allied Feather & Down Steps Up Supply Chain Transparency
American consumers are obsessed with tracking the whereabouts of everything from the status of their Domino's…
Uniqlo Launches Water-Repellent Ultra Light Down
Japanese casual wear brand, Uniqlo has launched its first water-repellent Ultra Light Down (ULD) outerwear…
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Four Paws Launches Web Tool to Fight Animal Cruelty in Down Sourcing
Four Paws, an international animal welfare organization, launched a unique online web tool to show consumers…
Moncler Denies Accusations of Animal Mistreatment
Outerwear brand Moncler denied allegations of animal mistreatment on Monday after an Italian television show…
Leading Brands H&M, The North Face Adopt Responsible Down Standard
Textile Exchange (TE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainability in the apparel and textile…
Patagonia Debuts Collection Focused on Raw Materials
Patagonia launched a capsule collection, Truth To Materials, containing key styles that explore new methods…
Columbia Sportswear Introduces TurboDown
Outerwear and sports apparel brand, Columbia Sportswear introduced its Performance Enhanced Down (PED)…
PrimaLoft Performance Down Blends Launches with Under Armour, Adidas, More
PrimaLoft, Inc. announced that its proprietary PrimaLoft Performance Down Blends, a technology that blends…
Downlite Becomes First to Earn Responsible Down Standard Certificate in China
Downlite, America’s premiere manufacturer of down and feather bedding, has become the first company in China…
Down Standards Encourage Ethical Supply Chains
What do outerwear, sleeping bags, duvets and foie gras all have in common? They are reliant on the…
Next Winter’s Outerwear To Feature Innovative Insulation Systems
If the prospect of facing yet another “polar vortex†seems unbearable, next winter’s crop of outerwear…
Patagonia to Use 100% Traceable Down
Patagonia, the outdoor clothing company with a heart, has made multiple moves toward sustainable sourcing and…