1. Source of raw materials and recycling Regenerated down refers to the collection and processing of discarded down products, such as old down jackets, pillows, quilts, etc., through professional cleaning, disinfection, sorting and re-grading processes to make them reach the quality of new down. Standard, reused to make new down products. This process recycles resources and significantly reduces the need for new down (often sourced from the waterfowl industry), thereby reducing its associated environmental impacts such as feed cultivation, water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and possibly animal welfare issues.
2. Environmentally friendly fabrics and accessories Environmentally friendly recycled down jacket fabrics refer to the use of recycled fibers (such as recycled polyester fiber, regenerated nylon), bio-based fibers (such as bamboo fiber, hemp fiber) or other natural fibers with low environmental impact (such as organic cotton) Made of fabric. These fabrics reduce reliance on virgin petroleum resources during the production process, reducing energy consumption and chemical emissions, and after the end of their service life, some types of fabrics can be recycled again. In addition, environmentally friendly processing technologies such as fluorine-free waterproof coating and low-toxic dyes are used to ensure that the entire down jacket fabric and accessories meet sustainability standards.
3. Greening the production process Sustainable production not only focuses on raw material selection, but also covers energy conservation and emission reduction, waste management and employee well-being during the production process. This includes:• Energy efficiency improvements: adopting energy-saving equipment and optimizing processes to reduce energy consumption. • Water resources management: Implement water conservation measures such as water recycling systems to reduce fresh water consumption and properly dispose of wastewater. • Clean production technology: Use low-emission, low-pollution production processes to reduce the use and emissions of harmful chemicals. • Waste minimization: Promote the zero-waste concept, improve material utilization, reduce waste through improved cutting solutions, and encourage the reuse or recycling of waste materials. • Social Responsibility: Ensure supply chain transparency, comply with labor regulations, protect workers’ rights, and provide a safe and healthy working environment.
4. Certification and Standards Environmentally friendly recycled down products often need to pass third-party certifications, such as GRS (Global Recycled Standard), RDS (Responsible Down Standard), etc., to prove their performance in raw material recycling, production process, social labor conditions, chemical management, etc. meet strict sustainability standards. These certification systems provide consumers with trustworthy labels and help promote market recognition and acceptance of recycled down products.
5. Consumer education and marketing: Brands and retailers communicate the environmental value and performance advantages of recycled down products to consumers through marketing activities, product labels and information disclosure, guide consumers to form a green consumption concept, and are willing to contribute to the Pay a reasonable premium for products with environmentally friendly attributes. In addition, a recycling program has been launched to encourage consumers to return down products that are no longer used, further improving the closed-loop management of product life cycles.
6. Policy support and industry standards. The government and industry associations have introduced relevant policies and standards, such as the “Recycled Down, Feather and Products Production Management Specifications” that China is formulating, aiming to guide and supervise the healthy development of the industry and ensure the quality and environmental protection of recycled down products. performance. Policy support may include tax incentives, R&D funding, green procurement priorities and other measures to promote enterprises to increase investment in recycled down products in terms of technological innovation and market expansion.