RESPONSIBLE DOWN STANDARD | ororo Heated Apparel
What Is the RDS
The Responsible Down Standard (RDS) is an independent, voluntary global standard. The standard recognizes the best practices in animal welfare and ensures the down and feathers used in our Women Heated Down Vest is sourced responsibly. The RDS was developed with input from animal welfare groups, industry experts, brands, and retailers.
With Great Warmth Comes Great Responsibility
Any removal of down and feathers from live birds (live-plucking or molt-harvesting) is prohibited
Force-feeding is prohibited
Holistic respect for animal welfare of the birds from hatching to slaughter
RDS down and feathers is properly identified; to ensures that non-RDS down and feathers are not mistakenly identified as RDS
Each stage in supply chain is audited by a professional, third party certification body
Only products with 100% certified down and feathers carry the RDS logo