Down and feathers are continuously regrowing raw materials. They consist of natural protein and do not contain any harmful substances.
- Down and feathers are a by-product of meat production. They originate mainly from countries with high consumption of goose and duck meat. Geese and ducks are not kept for the purpose of harvesting down and feathers.
- Down and feathers are produced through the natural process of growing of the fowl.
- Down and feathers are biodegradable and even provide valuable fertilizer. Hence, they can be disposed of without polluting the environment.
Further Information at DOWNAPEDIA:
- What are the regions of origin of down and feathers?
- How can waste down and feathers be disposed of?
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Verband der Deutschen Daunen- und Federnindustrie e.V.
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