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RDS-certified Down & Feathers
Our product commitment to you
You may have noticed the clearly visible statement about the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certification on the hangtags of our down collection. By displaying this statement we publicly declare our commitment to the responsible sourcing of down and feathers. All down and feathers in our products are RDS certified.
Beside the fact that down is the lightest and best insulating material, when you choose an RDS-certified product, you are getting the value of the down, and the values of a responsible supply chain. In the following, you find some frequently asked questions in regards to down and the RDS certification. More information on the RDS certification can be found here.
What does RDS stand for?
RDS stands for Responsible Down Standard.
What is the RDS?
The RDS is an independent, voluntary global down standard that puts high emphasis on animal welfare. It is owned by Textile Exchange and certified by Control Union as a third party. Over three years, the RDS was developed and revised with the support of animal rights groups, industry experts, brands, and retailers. The standard recognizes best practices in animal welfare.
How does C&A and our customer benefit from using RDS?
Animal welfare is a top priority for C&A and we have publicly banned the live-plucking of down and feathers for our products. The down used in our products has been sourced only from suppliers who follow the RDS certification requirements and do not practice live-plucking and forced feeding. The RDS also provides detailed requirements on issues relating to food and water quality, outdoor access, animal health, and hygiene. The standard follows the chain of custody from farm to product, so consumers can be confident that the down and feathers in the products they choose are truly RDS certified.
Moreover, our products only contain down and feathers that come from birds primarily raised for meat production.
If you like to get more detailed information regarding the RDS, click here to visit the official RDS webpage. We also invite you to take a look at our store locator!