ABOUT DOWNMARK®
DOWNMARK® is the globally recognized symbol of quality issued by the Down Association of Canada, a non-profit organization committed to helping consumers buy genuine down products with confidence. Since our inception in 1976, the association has been the trusted source for information and the only independent group in Canada serving to educate consumers, support the development of the highest quality standards and promote ethical harvesting practices.
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LEARN ABOUT DOWN
Down is by far the best insulating material that is used for clothing, bedding, sleeping bags and furniture. It has a natural ability to provide warmth, while wicking away body moisture. With proper care and maintenance, it can last you a lifetime. Learn all about down and feather, and discover the many benefits of this natural, renewable, and reusable material and how DOWNMARK’s commitment to sustainability ensures you that you can enjoy down and feather products for years to come.
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CONSUMER HELP
Access our informative resources to learn more about the down and feather industry, discover helpful tips for buying quality down and feather products, and how to properly take care of your items to ensure you can enjoy them for years to come. Check out our FAQ page to get answers to the most commonly asked questions. These resources will give you the information you need to be well-informed when you make your next down and feather product purchase.
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SPOT A FAKE
Down and feather are great natural materials that offer many sustainable benefits. Unfortunately, high demand for down and feather products has opened the door to fraudulent products with an increasing number of sellers trying to pass off substandard items as genuine. DOWNMARK® is committed to ensuring consumers are well educated. We regularly test products and issue alerts to make consumers aware of differences in product claims. Learn more about our Down√check program, the types of fraud in the market today, and the latest fraud alerts we’ve issued to help you avoid fake and/or misleading products.
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VENDORS
Are you looking to purchase a DOWNMARK® certified product? Below are merchandise categories to identify what type of product you are looking for. Click on that category and you will see a complete list of our Canadian manufacturer member companies. Each one is certified to attach our DOWNMARK® label when they manufacture their unique qualifying items. Normally we would ask you to click to each of their retailer directory pages to find a nearby store, however during the current Covid-19 pandemic many stores may not be open but some may be able to sell you products through internet orders. It is also important for you to know that many of our manufacturing companies sell online and may be able to help you directly! We encourage you to visit their website, contact them and inquire how you can make a purchase of their quality DOWNMARK® products.
Thank you for supporting local and buying from our certified members who are all great Canadian manufacturing companies!
CATEGORY
MEMBERSHIP
In this section you will find all current members of the Down Association of Canada. Active Category members have qualified for DOWNMARK® certification and also means they must manufacture their DOWNMARK® products in Canada. Affiliate members are a part of the industry by supplying materials to manufacturers or services to our association. Category aside, all our members support a healthy, transparent industry. Other mandates include ethical animal welfare, advocating for consumer rights, and testing the marketplace for deceptive items through our Down✔︎Check program. This last program aids the Competition Bureau of Canada and Provincial Governments to identify fraudulent merchandise or misleading advertising in the marketplace.
