What is RDS certification ?


Published : 2023-01-16 11:19:39 | Certificates , News

Bannière certification RDS

What is RDS certification ?

All’Océan offers a wide selection of softshell hiking jackets for men, women and children. The softshell jacket will quickly become essential for your activities in the great outdoors, during a hike, a sporting activity or even to go to work by bike. Waterproofing, breathability, technical advantages of the Softshell material, we will explain why the All’Océan softshell jackets are so popular with professionals and athletes! Follow the guide.

Effet déperlant softshell All'Océan

RDS, certification issued since 2002

It all started with an initiative of a non-profit trade organization called “Textile Exchange”. With the help of industry experts, animal rights groups from brands and distributors, this organization decided to develop a standard aimed at protecting any farmed animal intended for sale as textile resource. After 3 years of work, the certification has finally seen the light of day and is now subject to an audit by Control Union. It has been revised in particular in 2014 and 2017, in order to always better adapt to the rules of animal welfare (to prevent animal suffering among others).

Logo certifié RDS

What does this consist of ?

Protection for animals…

The Responsible Down Standard is based on the “Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare”. These are global instructions intended for animal welfare from hatching to slaughter, which in particular prohibit the plucking of live animals, force-feeding, etc. The breeder or the operating site must have indoor and outdoor areas that are large enough, hygienic and also comfortable for the animals. They must take into account the animals' pain, monitor their stress, etc. Every step of the down and feather supply chain is carefully checked by certification bodies.

But also for the environment and breeders !

But the impact is not only on animals: it also affects ecology and society. Breeding or operating sites must not pollute the surroundings, in particular by discharging their wastewater without cleaning it up or by respecting local biodiversity. The social organization of work also guarantees certain working conditions: no forced labor, respectful and hygienic salary conditions, etc.

Why have our feathers certified ?

Feathers and down are particularly appreciated for their lightness, their compactness and above all for keeping them very warm. They are easy to maintain and resistant materials. This is why we pay attention to the origin of our materials: feathers and down must come from suppliers who have RDS certification. The RDS ensures complete traceability on the supply chain and this is what reassures us at All'Océan because it is out of the question for us to offer our customers products based on resources from an abused animal. Our articles are 100% compliant with this standard and we are proud of it !

Effet déperlant softshell All'Océan

Discover our range of RDS-certified down jackets

For a cozy and responsible winter, we have created a range of feather and down jackets. In this range, you can notably find puffer jackets for womenmen and children, but also sleeveless jackets such as the Adélie model for women and Danemark for men ? Many colors are available (dragonfly, navy, curry, ruby ​​etc.) as well as several sizes (from xs to 3xl for adults and from 2 to 14 years for children). The down jackets have a polyester exterior and the padding is made of 70% down and 30% RDS-certified feathers of course, so why deprive yourself of it ?

Doudoune Norvège Femme

Women's Puffer Jacket Norvège

Doudoune sans manches Adélie Femme

Women's Puffer Jacket without sleeves Adélie

Doudoune_Snow

Kids Puffer Jacket Snow

Doudoune Homme Danemark

Men's Puffer Jacket without sleeves Danemark

Doudoune_Arctique

Men's Puffer Jacket Arctique

Restez bien au chaud avec l'une de nos doudounes certifiées RDS !

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