RDS

The Responsible Down Standard (RDS) ensures the ethical sourcing of down and feathers used in products such as jackets, bedding, and outdoor gear. The standard promotes animal welfare and supply chain transparency by setting strict guidelines.

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Materials Covered

For a full list of the materials, please visit this link.

Feather

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Flax (Linen)

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Benefits of RDS

The RDS offers advantages for businesses committed

to sustainability and transparency in the supply chain:

Credible Claims

RDS eliminates the risks of self-claims, ensuring the authenticity of recycled content in products.

Market Access

Enables certified businesses to access new markets and strengthen their reputation in sustainable sourcing.

Verified Material Composition

Ensures that the actual recycled content in a product matches its claims, offering transparency and trust in material sourcing.

Restricted Chemical Use

RDS sets strict requirements on chemical inputs, promoting safer production practices and reducing environmental and health risks.

Who is This Certification for?

The ISCC CORSIA applies to businesses that produce, trade, or use sustainable feedstocks and aviation fuels to meet global carbon reduction goals in the aviation sector:

Textiles

Fiber Making, Yarn Manufacturing (Spinning),

Weaving, Knitting, Dyeing/Finishing

Garments

Athletic & Non-athletic Apparels

Footwears

Sneakers, Athletics, Luxuries

Certification Process

1. Fill the Application Form

Companies must complete and submit the application form with the necessary details

2. Application Review

The submitted application is reviewed to verify completeness and eligibility

3. Complete the Audit Payment

Upon approval of the application, the company proceeds with the required audit payment

4. Plan the Audit

The audit schedule is arranged based on mutual agreement between QSI and the client

5. Conduct the Audit

An audit is performed to assess compliance with the relevant standards

6. Certification Decision

Based on the audit results, QSI decides whether to:

  • approve, or;
  • reject the certification.

If rejected, companies may follow the appeal procedure

7. Certificate Issuance

If approved, the certification is granted, and the certificate is issued.

FAQs

  • What is the RDS?

    The Responsible Down Standard (RDS) aims to ensure that down and feathers come from animals that have not been subjected to any unnecessary harm.

  • Can I use your standards to know the identity of a farm (for down, wool, mohair, or alpaca)?

    As of now, Textile Exchange standards are not designed to provide full supply chain transparency. A brand may take the decision to do this additional investigation, but it is not included as part of the standard. 


    If you are interested in doing the work of identifying all of these sites, then you would need to work directly with your suppliers and request that they disclose their sources to you.

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