Product Description: Certified Humane: Canadian Hutterite White Duck Down – Unique Quality
You’re holding a product filled with Canadian Hutterite White Duck Down, a premium natural material sourced and processed with the highest level of care and integrity, procured directly from individual farms in a specialized process that is unique to this product. The down and feathers were procured directly from the farms, which are inspected by the supplier in accordance with the CDS to ensure humane animal husbandry practices are in place. Furthermore, the farms implement sustainable farming practices, and the birds which are raised on these farms are an example of subsistence agriculture, as there is no commercial benefit. The original product, which is procured post-food processing, is shipped directly to Feather Industries (Canada) Limited to be fully processed (washed, sorted, mixed, quality tested). Here’s what you should know:
Where Does Your Down Come From?
Canadian Hutterite Produced White Down is ethically sourced from farming communes practicing subsistence agriculture, where the birds are raised in favorable conditions to encourage their health and well-being, as they will be consumed by those on the colony. There is no commercial benefit or influence in the production. These farms are still subject Provincial standards for animal welfare, ensuring animals are treated fairly, humanely and with compassion. The down is a 100% by-product of the waterfowl meat production which is consumed on the colony, meaning no animals are raised solely for their down, and no abusive practices such as live-plucking or force-feeding are permitted at any stage of the birds’ life, aligning with a commitment to certified responsible sourcing.
How Is It Processed?
Once collected, the Down undergoes a meticulous cleaning and sorting process at Feather Industries (Canada) Limited, the only Canadian Down Processor, and only CDS certified facility. Feather Industries uses eco-friendly washing methods, free of harmful chemicals (bluesignTM partner & Oekotex certified), to cleanse the down & feathers and enhance the product’s performance. The full scale washing process ensures that the down retains its integrity, loft, and durability—making it ideal for premium bedding and outerwear while removing feather fibers, dust, sediment, oils & impurities which occur naturally during the growing process.
Traceability and Transparency
Every step of the process, from farm to final product, is tracked and documented by the parties and in accordance with requirements set out in the Canadian Down Standard (CDS) certification program. This means that suppliers certified to the Canadian Down Standard are able to trace every ounce of down back to its origin with full transparency, and are audited for this requirement. The QR code on your hangtag, which is provided by the processor to the product’s manufacturer in limited quantities, links you directly to this page which connects to Feather Industries’ uniquely issued QR code, providing assurance of its ethical procurement, production and processing.
Why You Can Be Confident in This Product
When you choose a product filled with CDS Down & Feathers, sourced from Feather Industries Canada, you’re choosing more than just warmth and comfort—you’re supporting ethical practices that prioritize animal welfare and environmental responsibility. All CDS products meet the strict standards of care laid out in the program, ensuring you can trust the quality and source of your product.Your comfort matters, but so does how it’s made. With the Canadian Down Standard’s commitment to ethical production and traceability, you can rest easy knowing your down product is as responsible as it is luxurious.Thank you for choosing Canadian Hutterite White Duck Down. If you’d like to learn more about the CDS or dive deeper into our ethical standards, visit Feather Industries (Canada) Limited.
