Down is the layer of the fine feather of birds. Down has been used for a very long time for insulation and pillows and duvet. It is a light and warm material and very long-lasting.

The main sustainability issue with down is that part of the world’s supply of down feathers is directly taken (“plucked”) on live birds. This practice has been largely denounced due to the suffering of the animal. It is now banned in some countries but still authorized in others.

When buying down, it is essential to look for responsible down.