Down and feathers: Consulting, analysis and certification
Down and feathers are extremely popular as high-quality filling material for bedding and clothing. They provide high warmth retention for their light weight. WESSLING tests product quality for manufacturers and producers, from receiving inspection to analysis and certification, quickly and precisely.
Down and feathers impress with their unique insulating properties. For this reason, they are in great demand for a wide variety of consumer products such as bedding and functional clothing. The desired properties depend essentially on the proportion of down and feathers used and their filling power. Therefore, the down and feather industry requires reliable quality tests for production and incoming goods inspections. This is because every manufacturer is obliged to have their down quality tested and classified.
Down and feathers: services in detail
Down and feathers: services in detail
Auditing and certification
Auditing and certification of down and feathers
Consumers place the highest demands on down and feather products. First and foremost is transparency with regard to producing the raw material and thus with regard to animal and environmental protection. Commitment to corporate responsibility shows the consumer that companies take these demands seriously and act sustainably. WESSLING supports you with audits at your plant and by testing and certifying your goods.
The WESSLING test seal
The WESSLING test seal shows the consumer that the product is of superior quality. In order to award the seal of approval, our experts test for quality, safety and absence of harmful substances on the basis of a certification programme. The test seal not only stands for high quality, but also demonstrates to your customers your commitment to all aspects of corporate social responsibility.
Dust mite barrier against allergies
For those allergic to house dust mites, bedding fabric is crucial: The mite barrier seal marks products guaranteed to provide a dust mite barrier achieved through an adequate fabric density. WESSLING tests fabrics for down proofness with an impact test in accordance with DIN EN 12132-2 and for the maximum mesh size of covers by optical scanning methods The covers’ basic suitability as protection against dust mites is therefore certified and documented.
Down and feathers: services in detail
DOWNPASS standard
DOWNPASS standard
The laboratories of WESSLING Germany are listed by Downpass e.V. as testing laboratories for DOWNPASS standard audits. Our audit specialists help ensure that the requirements are met in the countries of origin, for example in China.
Standard for quality and sustainability in the down and feather industry
If down and feathers are to be used, they must meet the highest of quality standards. Determination of the product qualities is also carried out at WESSLING. Our experts offer comprehensive advice and analysis for down and feathers:
- Auditing in accordance with the DOWNPASS standard
- Quality checks with a high reputation
- A recognized VDFI association laboratory
We provide on-site supply chain inspections, document reviews and quality checks in the down and feather laboratory.
Down and feathers: services in detail
Analysis of down and feathers
Analysis of down and feathers
Quality assurance for down and feathers: We use tried and tested methods to analyse your goods throughout the production process.
Our analysis services for down and feathers
- Testing and labelling according to DIN EN 12131: 1998-06 and DIN EN 12934: 1999-12
- Testing of the filling material according to DIN EN 13088: 2001-06
- Determination of the fill power according to DIN EN 12130: 1998-06
- Determination of the down-proof properties of fabrics according to DIN EN 12132-2: 1998-10
- Determination of the oxygen index number according to DIN EN 1162: 1996-10 and the oil and fat content according to DIN EN 1163:1996-10
- Testing for unwanted foreign material and species identification
- Determination of down-proof properties according to DIN EN 12132-2: 1998-10 for NOMITE
- Material and damage analyses
- Analysis of harmful substances: DOWNAFRESH and Glue down
- Further services on request
We test, analyse and certify down and feathers in accordance with DIN EN and IDFB
Is product safety your top priority and do you want to have the quality of your down and feathers tested? WESSLING has the expertise to determine your product quality using analytical methods in our independent laboratories according to DIN EN and IDFB. Our high quality standards have been confirmed by multiple round-robin tests conducted by the Association of the German Down and Feather Industry (Verband der Deutschen Daunen- und Federnindustrie - VDFI) and the European Down and Feather Association (EDFA).
In addition to this, WESSLING carries out audits and certifications according to individual customer requirements, for example supplier audits. WESSLING is also the only German testing institute listed by DOWNPASS e.V. and entitled to audit according to the Downpass standard. The purpose of the DOWNPASS seal is to establish uniform standards for nature conservation, environmental protection and animal welfare by assessing producers and suppliers of the down and feather industry and documenting a traceable supply chain.
Your contact for down and feathers
- Charly Wang
- +86 21 337 253 67
- charly.wang@wessling.cn
„With precise, rapid analysis in our independent laboratories and our offers for auditing and certifying your down and feather products, we provide you with proof of the high quality of your goods. Do not hesitate to contact me!“
WESSLING’s international presence – on site
Our international customers rely on the many years of experience of our experts and the rapid analysis results of our accredited laboratories. We provide extensive on-site service through a network of sites in the major producing countries, including China.
