Is North Face down cruelty free?

The RDS certifies down against animal welfare requirements and tracks it from the source to the final product. All of our virgin down is now independently certified to the RDS. We started using RDS-certified down in our products in Fall 2015 and since Fall 2016 we have only purchased RDS-certified down.

Is down cruel to animals?

Farmers usually harvest goose down after the birds are slaughtered for meat, and most geese are killed about 15 weeks after hatching. But farmers may also pluck the feathers when geese are still alive, a painful process akin to someone ripping out human hair, animal welfare and advocacy groups say.

Does North Face use animal fur?

It uses down certified by the Responsible Down Standard. It does not use fur, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair or angora. It traces most animal products to the first stage of production. The North Face is rated 'Good' overall.

Is North Face duck down?

The North Face uses traditional goose down fill for its warmest jackets to keep you warm. There are other types of insulation available too, including Thermoball, an innovative technology developed in partnership with Primaloft®, as a low weight, warm alternative to traditional down fill.

Is down jacket cruel?

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Although most down is removed from ducks and geese during slaughter, birds in breeding flocks and those raised for meat and foie gras may endure the trauma of plucking every six weeks before they are eventually killed. But no matter where it comes from, down is a product of cruelty to animals.

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Can vegans wear down jackets?

Vegan insulated jackets may be called: synthetic insulated jacket, synthetic down jacket, vegan down jacket – or brands may use their own type of synthetic insulation. Either way, it will be labelled as vegan or synthetic.

Are ducks killed for down jackets?

While most down and other feathers are removed from ducks and geese during slaughter, birds in breeding flocks and those raised for meat may be plucked repeatedly while they are still alive. Plucking causes geese and ducks considerable pain and distress.

What is North Face down made from?

The down comes from birds primarily raised for meat. Their feathers are taken after slaughter.

What type of down does North Face use?

The RDS certifies down against animal welfare requirements and tracks it from the source to the final product. All of our virgin down is now independently certified to the RDS. We started using RDS-certified down in our products in Fall 2015 and since Fall 2016 we have only purchased RDS-certified down.

Does North Face use duck feathers?

It's widely known that expensive puffer jackets, namely Canada Goose, North Face or Tommy Hilfiger are made using down, a warm material made using goose or duck feathers.

Are down pillows cruelty free?

Are down pillows cruelty free? It's a common misconception that, because goose down pillows are filled with animal byproducts that all soft down pillows are necessarily cruel to animals. That's not the case!

Is The North Face vegan friendly?

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The North Face offers a number of vegan, synthetically insulated options – and it's environmentally friendly, too. Earlier this month it re-launched its ThermoBall range as “ThermoBall Eco.” Insulation for each jacket in the new range is made from recycled plastics diverted from landfills.

Are geese alive when plucked for down?

The highest grade of down, used to make the most comfy and costly bedding, involves a practice called live-plucking. That's when feathers and the undercoating of geese and ducks are pulled off their skin while the waterfowl are still alive.

Are there cruelty-free down comforters?

More and more companies are finding cruelty-free alternatives to cruel down filling. The answer to this chilly conundrum is easy enough to find. If you find yourself researching down-free bedding, look for buzzwords like Primaloft, Thinsulate, MicroMax, or TCS Down-Free.

How are down feathers collected?

The process usually involves scalding the birds' bodies in hot water for one to three minutes so the feathers are easier to pull out. The body feathers can then be plucked (often by hand), after which the down is removed by hand or machine.

Is Patagonia down ethical?

Patagonia's down is accredited by the Responsible Down Standard and the brand does not use angora, fur, or exotic animal skin. Global animal welfare organisation Four Paws called out Patagonia for its inhumane treatment of birds in the past, but the label was quick to respond.

Is Patagonia or North Face More Ethical?

Four Paws, an independent animal-welfare group that advocates for the ethical treatment of, agrees that Patagonia's standard is superior.

What is North Face puffer made of?

A key component that makes The North Face Jackets so warm and cozy is their ThermoBall insulation technology. ThermoBall is made of a synthetic material called PrimaLoft. This is an eco-friendly alternative to down. The PrimaLoft material closely mimics down with small round clusters of synthetic fibers.

Are down jackets ethical?

“Down is a superior material in terms of warmth and weight. It's environmentally friendly. It's also a byproduct of the food industry – if it wasn't being used by apparel companies it would still be there because people are eating the birds. The campaign groups sometimes forget that.”

What is responsibly sourced down?

Responsible Down Standard (RDS), certifies products that contain feathers and down from certified farms. It ensures that the feathers and the duvet used in the padded products derive from geese and ducks raised in compliance with the principles and criteria of animal welfare.

Does North Face use Responsible down standard?

On Wednesday, The North Face announced the completion of its Responsible Down Standard (RDS), a tool that will provide a global standard through which the outdoor-gear retailer says any organization can evaluate and certify its full down supply chain.

Is Moncler animal cruelty free?

No cases of live-plucking of animals or forced-feeding were found during audits at any farm. To transparently communicate the Company's commitment in this area, a tag indicating “DIST-certified down” is included in all Moncler's jackets.

Is Ikea down ethical?

Avoid Live Plucked Down

Major product suppliers like Sweden's IKEA, the UK's Marks and Spencer and America's Patagonia have publicly avowed not to include live-plucked down in their goods.

Does live plucking hurt?

Live plucking (including as a result of harvesting/gathering) is not acceptable on welfare grounds and should be prohibited worldwide. It can lead to bruising, skin injuries and bleeding wounds, causing pain, suffering and distress to birds.