Is Eiderdown ethically sourced?

Yes, the eider ducks naturally shed their down and use it to line the nest for their eggs. This down is collected from the nests once the chicks have fledged and the nest is no longer required.

Those collecting the down really do care for the birds and their environment, which is a controlled are of conservation.

The collection of eiderdown is a ancient process which is strictly regulated and monitored by the Icelandic government.