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Responsible Down Standard
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The Responsible Down Standard aims to ensure that the ducks and geese from which down is obtained are kept in accordance with various animal welfare criteria - for example, no live animals are de-feathered and there is no force-feeding.
The label is provided by the NGO "Textile Exchange". It was founded in Texas, USA, in 2002 and has members from more than 25 countries. Companies from the entire textile supply chain are represented.
The label only addresses the aspect of animal welfare. It does not make any further statements on environmental or social aspects.

Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Cultivation of natural fibers (e.g. cotton) and production of synthetic fibers (e.g. polyester)

Manufacturing

The production and further processing of yarns and fabrics into a finished garment involves many sub-steps (e.g. spinning, weaving and knitting, sewing, tailoring and finishing)

Transportation / distribution

The transport route from one production stage to the next as well as to the end consumer

Products use and consumption

Usage through the owner

End-of-life

Proper disposal of textiles or return of materials to the cycle (recycling)