Down coat

This is the reply I have had from Lands End:

"Lands' End does not use, purchase or source live plucked down. It is a barbaric practice that is completely out of line with our values. All of our Down products contain 100% Responsible Down Standard (RDS), certified down, which the highest quality responsibly-sourced down available. The origin of all of our Down products can also be tracked through a unique QR code attached to each garment

We operate a zero tolerance policy to ensure that our suppliers, vendors and all involved parties of our supply chain adhere to the highest standards of compliance and ethics."!

Thanks for the info about ethical down. I was pretty shocked when I found out the circumstances of how they collect down.

I have seen one I like on Lands End and have emailed them to find out how they source the down.

Yes, would reinforce what others have said about making sure you buy from an ethical, cruelty-free source.

I bought mine from Hobbs in the summer - they were havig a sale of winter coats - its had £50 off I put it in my basket and left it there and they sent me another 25% off- its beautiful- full length with a hood so cosy, smart and will last years.

I bought mine 3 yrs ago from Landsend and it has been the warmest coat that I have ever had,I got it when it was on sale for £65.00 reduced from £129.00 worth while waiting for the sales.

Mine is "Norwegian" brand. £40 from TK Maxx. Not bulky at all and folds into the duck pocket pictured.

What a useful thread for those of us who want to be warm but avoid cruelty - thanks for starting it Lucky

Just looked up Save-the-Duck coats that use eco-friendly down - my goodness they are cashing in there!

Iam - there is now a code for humane down collection and there is a website with a list of companies that adhere to that code.

I will also look up the fake down - thanks Pitt - which just happens to be my maiden name!

sorry dodgy space bar!

Justgotavwarm and light down coat fromUniqlofor69.99which I think'sagooddeal.

Fake down is available.

Yes I had no idea about this until I backpacked through China for 3 months some time ago. I saw it for myself. Horrific.

These coats are fine if you are on the thin side, otherwise you can end up looking like The Michelin Man.

Thanks Izabella, I posted that link to facebook. I read several years ago about the horrific lives these poor ducks live and determined never to contribute to their suffering by buying products filled with Down, ever again.

LandsEnd sale this week has down coats and jackets on offer. I'm awaiting the arrival of a jacket.

I bought a down coat from Land’s End in the sale last year at Kitty’s suggestion and it has proved to be the warmest, lightest coat I have ever had. A result ?

I got one in TK Maxx.

Another vote for Uniqlo

Well - that is all a bit of a downer!

I have looked up the companies that adhere to the relevant code on humane sources of down.

I have a puffer coat from Joules-synthetic padding, not too heavy either.

Lands End - pricey but wear well! Often have offers or you can find a voucher code!

I was just going to say that Isabella- well done ??

We should all be aware of the ethical principles and origins of goods before purchasing.

Thought this article may be of interest

www.peta.org/features/down-investigation