Does IKEA use animal feathers in products?
Some IKEA pillows and bedding articles may include duck feathers. We are dedicated to ensuring animals are treated humanely and with respect, and we strictly prohibit any form of cruelty.
IKEA supports animal husbandry practices that prioritize the well-being of animals and strictly prohibits live plucking, which is common in the goose down and feather industry.
Additionally, all of our suppliers undergo audits based on a strict animal welfare checklist to ensure compliance with our standards.
The down and feather journey at IKEA
At IKEA, we use down and feather from duck and waterfowl in some of our duvets and pillows. The down and feather used in IKEA products is a by-product from the food industry. As animal welfare is an important part of responsible agriculture, the Animal Welfare Section in IWAY which is the IKEA supplier code of conduct, includes a common set of requirements and ways of working for the full IKEA value chain. Some species-specific minimum requirements for ducks and waterfowl include, for example, no live plucking of birds, and farms can’t source animals that have ever been live plucked. Another mandatory requirement is that the birds have daily access to an outdoor area during daylight hours. IWAY Advanced and Excellent requirements include, for example, that the outdoor area is covered with vegetation and includes shelter (natural and/or artificial), which offers protection from overhead predators and weather.
IKEA requirements for animal welfare of ducks additionally match the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) requirements.
IKEA requirements for animal welfare of ducks additionally match the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) requirements.
Recycled down and feather
We use recycled down and feather in those regions and markets which based on their legislation allows recycled down and feather.
Products made of recycled down and feather products are required to meet IKEA product requirements similar to virgin down and feather as well as to comply with the Global Recycling Standard (GRS) which set the criteria for the third-party certification of recycled materials and the social and environmental requirements related to processing and chemical use.
Products made of recycled down and feather products are required to meet IKEA product requirements similar to virgin down and feather as well as to comply with the Global Recycling Standard (GRS) which set the criteria for the third-party certification of recycled materials and the social and environmental requirements related to processing and chemical use.
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