A product that is labeled “Down” is required to contain a minimum of 75% down cluster. The percentage of down must be listed on the label.
In products that contain both down and feathers the minimum down content must be listed. There is no tolerance allowed, products labeled “50% Down/50% Feathers” must contain a minimum of 50% down cluster. There is no down fiber allowance.
Products may be labeled “Waterfowl Feathers” if the product is at least 80% goose or duck feather.
Products may be labeled by species only if 90% or more of the plumage is of that species.
The industry standard for hypoallergenic claims is an oxygen number of 4.8 or less and a turbidity level of 500mm or higher.
Down & Feather Terminology
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