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WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE DOWN? Responsible Down is down certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS). The standard aims to ensure that down and feathers come from animals that have not been subjected to an unnecessary harm. It is our hope that the standard can be used to reward and influence the down and feather industry…

Membranes To protect us against wind and rain, we had, up until recently, to use garments that managed to do this, but created an unfavourable body climate at the same time. Today the development of membranes like Sympatex or Gore-Tex have changed all this: they meet the most important requirements of weather-proof clothing, which are…

Organic cotton is cotton that is produced, and certified, according to organic agricultural standards. Its production sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people by using natural processes rather than artificial inputs. Importantly, organic cotton farming does not allow the use of toxic chemicals or GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Instead, it combines tradition, innovation, and…

What is bamboo viscose? Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant in the world. Its cultivation needs no chemical fertilizers or pesticides. It’s now pretty much established that growing bamboo is sustainable. However, the viscose transformation process requires the use of hazardous chemicals to transform bamboo wood pulp into viscose from bamboo (or bamboo rayon). Viscose is also known…

Organic Cotton is the best eco friendly fibers Like all organic products, organic cotton was harvested without the use of GMOs, pesticides, insecticides or other chemicals that could harm the environment. Global expertise is already well developed to gin, spin and knit cotton. Organic cotton plays a complementary role with other eco-friendly fibres with which…