Down has 85% - 97% fewer environmental impacts than Polyester.
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) sustainability analysis completed by an independent third-party company named Long Trail Sustainability (LTS) evaluated the environmental impact of down versus synthetic fill. Long Trail Sustainability specializes in product-based environmental analysis reports.
Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) provide an accurate picture of the true environmental trade-offs in product selection. The full report is located below and please visit our Media page to view the video summary.
Analyzing the impacts throughout a product life cycle, you gain a comprehensive view of the product & processes, an understanding of where improvements can be made & validity in your sustainability measures.
A press release issued by the IDFB, the Global Trade Association for the Down and Feather Industry who commissioned the analysis, states that the report scientifically substantiates the fact that Down has a lower environmental footprint compared to synthetic alternatives.
“Because down is a natural resource, we knew that it had a positive environmental impact which led us to commission this study in order to verify the sustainability of down vs. synthetic alternatives, such as polyester,” says IDFB President, Mr. Stephan Palmer, who is part of the USA down and feather industry. “The consumer movement towards natural and sustainable products is precisely in line with the value proposition of down products.”
Visit our Media page to view the video summary: downmark.org/media
Visit the IDFB website to learn more about this and other independent white papers: idfb.net