Responsible down

Junge produces exclusive down jackets with the highest quality down, certified according to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS). This certification means, among other things, that live-plucking and force-feeding are prohibited. In order for suppliers to comply with this standard, the entire chain from farm to finished product is regularly inspected, and the down is therefore 100% traceable.

Down has outstanding insulating properties and is therefore ideal for jackets. Feathers are mixed in, as they keep the down together and ensure good moisture transport. The amount of down versus feathers helps determine the thermal insulation properties. The more down in relation to feathers, the warmer the jacket. Down jackets from Junge consist of 90% down and 10% feathers. Summer down jackets are made with 2 layers of down, and winter down jackets are made with 4 layers of down, with the down sewn into down pockets.

An RDS certification means that:
– Down and feathers exclusively come from birds bred for the food industry.
– The product does not contain down and feathers from live-plucked birds.
– The product does not contain down and feathers from force-fed birds.
– Down production is controlled from farm to finished product.
– Suppliers are inspected by an independent third party.

What is the Responsible Down Standard?
RDS is a certification for responsible down production that places great emphasis on control of the entire process from farm to finished product. The company Textile Exchange, an independent, global and non-profit organisation, is behind the certification. The organisation works to minimise or completely reverse the textile industry's negative impact on the environment.

Certified by Control Union CU 834582 – See our certifications below
RDS Certification 1
RDS Certification 2