By its weight, down is the best insulation material in the world.

The excellent properties of down stem from its porous texture, which binds plenty of air. Down is a unique material that has been imitated time after time, but nothing beats genuine down.

Birds survive in freezing conditions, thanks to their downy plumage. Down is the most valuable part of birds' feathering.
Light, breathable and airy, it is a truly unique raw material.  Of all known insulation materials down has the best weight/warmth ratio. The  down fluff bind air inside and around them. This layer of air forms the unique breathable insulation layer in Joutsen^® products.

Down is wear-resistant and washable, which guarantees a long life and the warmth of down products even after numerous washes. Its lightness is another unique quality, and among others, down is utilised by mountaineers in their clothing  and sleeping bags.

Down is obtained from aquatic birds. Joutsen Finland Oy uses goose and duck down as its raw materials. The down is acquired from Arctic areas with a cold climate, where the harsh conditions of nature make the down large in size and durable.

All the down used for insulation in Joutsen^® products is a byproduct of food production. Joutsen Finland Oy does not use feathers and down plucked from living birds.