Why

The Recycled Down we use is a mix of either 600- or 700-fill-power goose and duck down that is reclaimed from cushions, bedding and other used items that can’t be resold—the stuff that adds to our growing landfills. By plucking down from the trash, we reduce waste and contribute to the down-recycling stream.

Where We Are

Integrating 100% Recycled Down into our supply chain took a bit of legwork. There was already a market in Europe for Recycled Down and feathers, but it took some time to find partners that were able to meet our high-quality standards, including being certified to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) or Recycled Claim Standard (RCS). These standards ensure that the supply chain has strict chain of custody standards, so we can be certain that only Recycled Down ends up in our garments. The search paid off when we found collectors and processors that share our values for high-quality and uncompromising performance.

In the Fall 2025 season, we used about 152,000 pounds of Recycled Down.

What’s Next

In addition to trying to prolong a garment’s life span by making it more durable and easier to repair, we’re working to design products with their end of life in mind, including how easy they are to recycle once you no longer need it. It’s difficult to extract down from apparel, but we can modify garment construction to make this process a little simpler. We’re also looking at ways to educate and encourage more people to recycle, by showing them what to do, where to go and how the process works. More recyclable down products and more people recycling their items will mean fewer additions to the waste stream.