Feather Industries Company Policy

We have a long standing tradition of a morally sound corporate policy that applies to all aspects of how we conduct our business, beginning with where we source our product, and the means by which all of all product is farmed, to our professional and fair treatment of our suppliers and customers. We are proud of what we do and how we do it.

Buying Policy

First and foremost, all down and feather that we buy, process and sell is a by-product of the waterfowl meat industry. No waterfowl are ever raised solely for the harvest of their down as this is inefficient, wasteful, and makes no economic sense for any party. Feather Industries only buys from farms that we personally visit and inspect to ensure our partners are practicing the ethical and humane treatment of their animals. Our policies regarding the ethical treatment of animals include but are not limited to, no force feeding (and whenever possible, free range fed) and absolutely no live plucking. Our adherence to these strict standards and our vigilance to ensure that these ethical policies are practiced by our partners continue to make us one of the most respected companies in our industry.

Pricing Policy

“The correct product, at the correct price.” Not just a slogan, but a commitment to how we conduct our business, spoken by Douglas Pryde, former President of Feather Industries (1967-2004). Douglas is the father of current President and CEO, Bryan Pryde, to whom he not only passed on control of the business, but also the commitment to corporate integrity which remains the foundation of our company. Feather Industries has always prided itself on conducting its business in an ethical and economically responsible manner. This has and will continue to benefit customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and all those with whom we interact.

Quality Assurance

Feather Industries has an on-site lab where various testing takes places to ensure quality standards are met. We test every product we purchase, process and sell. A database is maintained referring every test to a specific lot. This ensures the consistency of the quality and that we meet or exceed Canadian and International standards.

As the popularity of any product grows, so too does the appearance of imitation and counterfeit product and this is not limited to the business of down and feathers. Feather Industries is a leader in its field, as we adhere to the strictest rules and regulations as far as quality assurance, cleanliness, and classification. So much so, that we are one of the original founding members of Downmark, a non-profit organization that provides several services and benefits to the down and feather industry including acting as a consumer watchdog, cooperating with government agencies and providing information about, and promotion of, down and feather products. For more information, please visit :- www.Downmark.ca.