Established 1946
FeatherInd

Largest and Oldest Processor of Feathers and Down in Canada

Committed to Ethically Sourced and Traceable Canadian Down and Feathers

 

Honesty, Integrity and Responsible Growth

Feather Industries was established in 1946 as a division of Canada Packers, a large food distributor. In 1984 Feather Industries was sold to a private ownership group and continues to be a privately owned and
Canadian operated manufacturing company, specializing in the processing and sale of duck and goose down and feathers.

We supply a wide range of industries including but not limited to home textiles/bedding, fashion and functional outerwear, outdoor recreation, and upholstery.

Buying Policy

First and foremost, all down and feather bought, processed and sold 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 involved.
Feather Industries only buys from farms that its employeea personally visit and inspect to
ensure all partners are practicing the ethical and humane treatment of their animals. The
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.

The adherence to these strict standards and the vigilance to ensure that these ethical policies
are practiced by all partners continue to make Feather Industries one of the most respected
companies in the industry.

News

Study shows down more sustainable than substitutes

Results concluded that on a per ton basis, down was found to have 85-97% lower impacts than polyester in all the impact categories analysed. The claim that down has a lower environmental footprint compared to its alternative was scientifically substantiated by Long Trail Sustainability, an independent third-party firm specialising in LCAs and sustainability reports.

Down and Feather Products are More Sustainable than Alternatives

Life Cycle Assessment Shows Down and Feather Products are More Sustainable than Alternatives

International Down and Feather Bureau announces recently published Life Cycle Assessment for down compared to polyester fill. Natural down in jackets, bedspreads and sleeping bags has 18 times less of an impact on climate change than polyester fill, according to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) that studied the environmental impact of down versus polyester fill material.

We are committed to sustainability and providing a high quality product at the right price

Our Partners

Feather Industries is OPEN & OPERATING

In response to the ongoing issues surrounding the outbreak of COVID-19, and in accordance with Provincial and Federal regulation and advice, we have temporarily reduced access to our facilities and introduced sanitization & personal protective equipment policies for social compliance and in order to protect our staff. We have extended our limitation of access from June 29th indefinitely, but pre-arranged purchases are still available for pickup, though we ask that any customers absolutely respect our protective policies for the health and safety of our staff.

During this time we will still be receiving, confirming and filling orders, though we do anticipate some minor delays, especially for items not currently in stock. If you have any orders, they can still be submitted and we will confirm them as soon as we can. If you have any other inquiries, please send them to [email protected].

 Unfortunately this situation is very serious, and an on-going concern domestically and internationally. At this time it is impossible to determine when we will return to full facility access but we will constantly reassess our strategy for the foreseeable future..
 
We apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you and stay safe.