Down and feather raw materials must be washed and processed before they are used in beddings, apparels, and outdoor equipment. They have been thoroughly washed and sanitized to remove the dirt, oil, and bacteria. They are completely dried by high temperature, separated and mixed based on the quality required. All down and feather products must meet the sanitation requirements of the destination country when they are involved in international trades.

The down and feather filling used in beddings, apparels, and outdoor equipment are natural byproducts from the food industry.The waterfowls are bred for meat ournose. not for thein feathers. Agricultural waste has been significantly reduced since the down &feathers are used as natural insulation materials. 75% of the down & feather materials used for down products in the world come from China, since the ducks and geese are common daily ingredients in the Chinese kitchen.

Down is the plumage forming the undercoating of waterfowl, consisting of tufts of light fluffy filaments (e.g. barbs) growing out of the cluster core without any quill shaft. Waterfowl down contains down cluster, half down, plumule down and damaged down. Waterfowls need down and feathers to keep their body temperature. Feathers grow on the scarfskin, mostly on the necks, backs, and tails, which will help the waterfowls resist harsh weathers. In feather there is a curved inward quill, soft barbs on both sides, thousands of tiny barbs are crowded on the shaft.

Down and feather beddings are warm, light, and eco-friendly, compares to synthetic materials which are extracted from petroleum. The down and feathers used in beddings, apparels, and outdoor equipment are natural, renewable, and sustainable. Ounce for ounce, down is the best insulation material, providing extremely warmness with lightweight, it also absorbs moisture released from the human body. It’s breathable, durable, and excellent resilience performance. With proper storage and care instructions, the service life for down and feather products could last for decades.

Down & feather blankets, duvets, and apparels need to be kept in a clean & ventilate storage area when expected not in use for a long time. A breathable bag or container is preferred to help your down & feather product to maintain all of their natural attributes and make sure your quality sleep experience lasts for years. Please avoid leaving the down & feather products in severe warm space. Excessive heat might evaporate the natural oils in down. A breathable cotton or paper bag is ideal for down & feather product storage.

Damp is the biggest enemy to down & feather products. Try to keep your down products cool & dry all the time. A dry environment will keep the down from getting clumpy, and extend the service life of down & feather products. Grease (from the human body) is also harmful to down products. Therefore, duvet cover, pillowcase, and bed sheet are recommended to be applied on all down beddings to keep the product from the greasy stains.