Down and feathers: Consulting and certification
Down and feathers are extremely popular as high-quality filling material for bedding and clothing. They provide high warmth retention combined with light weight.
WESSLING supports manufacturers and producers with incoming goods inspections as well as with auditing and certification, for example for the DOWNPASS standard.
Down and feathers: services in detail
Down and feathers: services in detail
Auditing and certification
Auditing and certification of down and feathers
Consumers place the highest demands on down and feather products. First and foremost is transparency with regard to producing the raw material and thus with regard to animal and environmental protection. Commitment to corporate responsibility shows the consumer that companies take these demands seriously and act sustainably. WESSLING supports you with audits at your plant and by testing and certifying your goods.
The WESSLING test seal
The WESSLING test seal shows the consumer that the product is of superior quality. In order to award the seal of approval, our experts test for quality, safety and absence of harmful substances on the basis of a certification programme. The test seal not only stands for high quality, but also demonstrates to your customers your commitment to all aspects of corporate social responsibility.
Dust mite barrier against allergies
For those allergic to house dust mites, bedding fabric is crucial: The mite barrier seal marks products guaranteed to provide a dust mite barrier achieved through an adequate fabric density. The fabric is tested for down density with an impact test according to DIN EN 12132-2 and by optical scanning the maximum mesh size of covers. This certifies and documents the basic suitability of the covers as protection against mites.
Down and feathers: services in detail
DOWNPASS standard
DOWNPASS standard
The laboratories of WESSLING Germany are listed by Downpass e.V. as testing laboratories for DOWNPASS standard audits. Our audit specialists help ensure that the requirements are met in the countries of origin, for example in China.
The DOWNPASS standard represents high transparency throughout the entire supply chain of down and feather products. Responsible waterfowl management and down and feather production are at the centre of the globally applied process. Moreover, thanks to the cross-checking of samples from the consumer market, the standard has been well received by customers in the bedding, clothing and outdoor sectors.
Standard for quality and sustainability in the down and feather industry
If down and feathers are to be used, they must meet the highest of quality standards. Determination of the product qualities is also carried out at WESSLING. Our experts offer comprehensive advice for down and feathers:
- Auditing in accordance with the DOWNPASS standard
- Assessment of measurement results
- Development and evaluation of analytical methods
We provide the on-site supply chain inspections, document reviews and independently audit the quality investigations.
WESSLING carries out audits and certifications according to individual customer requirements such as supplier audits. In addition, WESSLING is listed with DOWNPASS e.V. and entitled to audit according to the Downpass standard. The purpose of the DOWNPASS seal is to establish uniform standards for nature conservation, environmental protection and animal welfare by assessing producers and suppliers of the down and feather industry and to document a traceable supply chain.
Your contact for down and feathers
- Rémy Reboullet
- +33 06 28 05 60 80
- remy.reboullet@wessling.fr
The international presence of WESSLING – on site
Our international customers rely on the many years of experience of our experts. We provide extensive on-site service through a network of sites in the major producing countries, including China and Poland.
