Feathers
Animal fill
Outer plumage from ducks and geese, used as fill material alongside or instead of down. Heavier and less insulating than pure down, but more affordable and structurally supportive.
Origin & Production
Sourced from duck and goose farming, primarily in China, and Eastern Europe. Feathers are cleaned, sanitised, and sorted. Often blended with down (e.g. 80/20 down-feather fill).
Key Properties
- Good insulation (less than pure down)
- More structural support than down
- Heavier than down clusters
- Affordable
- Biodegradable
Common Uses
Sustainability
By-product of the food industry. Renewable and biodegradable. Same welfare standards apply as down (RDS). Recycled feather fill is emerging as a circular option.
Care Instructions
Machine wash on delicate at 30 °C with mild detergent.
Tumble dry low with tennis balls to prevent clumping.
Never iron feather-filled items.
- Shake and fluff regularly to maintain even fill distribution
- Air out in dry conditions between uses
- Use a feather-proof cover to prevent quill poke-through
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- Classification
- Natural
- Sub-type
- Animal fill
- Key property
- Good insulation (less than pure down)
- Primary use
- Padded jackets (blended with down)
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