Down is a renowned material. But as an animal product, it requires careful care and handling.
We have teamed up with the world's leading down supplier to bring you not only the highest quality product but one that is ethical and sustainable too. We believe it's never too late to demand better standards for our industry and create change from the top... well, down.
Ethically sourced, responsibly made.
Simply put: the cosiest, fluffiest doonas on the market come with peace of mind, too.
No live plucking. No force feeding.
Unfortunately, two abhorrent practices remain endemic in our industry: live plucking and force-feeding. Force-feeding, particularly common in European down (especially duck down), is used for foie gras production. For this reason, we do not use European duck down.
Thanks to our RDS certification, we ensure that Bonny’s down never involves live plucking or force-feeding. Instead, it is responsibly sourced as a byproduct of the poultry industry and would have otherwise gone to waste.
In addition to our RDS certification, we’re proud to say our supplier helped establish this standard with The North Face and The Control Union. This means it’s not just us pushing the industry to better places, but our supplier too.
Tested 'til we're spotless: every single time.
We put our doonas through rigorous testing. If our doona hits your doorstep, the down is clean, hypoallergenic and durable.
There are no regulations around how down is processed. This leads to two problems:
1
Down is not cleaned properly.
This can result in people believing they have a down allergy when they’re likely just reacting to the unclean down. Achoo! It’s dust.
2
Down is cleaned cheaply and with harsh chemical.
Not only is this bad on the planet, but this process strips the down of its natural oils, achieving ‘cleanliness’ but making it brittle and reducing durability.
We achieve our spotless standards through two scientifically-proven methods: the Turbidity Test and the Oxygen Test. Let’s break it down.
Oxygen Test
1.6mg/100g
3x better than the hypoallergenic threshold.Turbidity Test
1000mm
Best possible result1. Turbidity Test
The Turbidity Test checks for dirt and dust on the down.
The down is agitated in water and the water from this agitation is placed in a long 1000 ml tube with crosshairs visible on the very bottom. The point at which you can not see the crosshairs any longer is the value. In a nutshell: If the crosshairs are clear, the down is clean.
How do we measure up, you ask? We double the necessary standard, scoring a hypoallergenic-loving 1000 ml. In fact, this is where the testing stops. This gives Bonny the best possible score — and makes our down completely hypoallergenic for sensitive (see: sniffly) sleepers.
2. Oxygen Test
Think of the Oxygen Test as a ‘purity check’.
Using the down from the turbidity test we then add drops of potassium permanganate. This substance breaks down all the organic matter. When there's no more organic matter, the solution turns pink representing that the down is now clean. The fewer the drops of the potassium permanganate used, the cleaner the down.
Most countries require a rating below 10 to consider the down clean; and in the USA, a product must have an Oxygen Number of 4.8 or less to be labelled hypoallergenic. We don’t think that’s good enough.
Our score? An unmatched 1.6. That’s just one drop of the solution and the best score possible. What a breath of fresh air.
The scoop on our washing process.
We use a cleaning solution that’s gentle on our doonas — and the planet.
You wouldn’t wash your hair with dish soap, right? The same goes for down. Following our rigorous testing, we use a cleaning solution that’s gentle on our doonas — and the planet. This commitment to quality is why we partner with bluesign®. Thanks to their unique formula, our doonas maintain the ideal balance of fat and oil — preserving the fluffiness and warmth of your down. What’s more, their oversight ensures responsible manufacturing practices, guaranteeing that products bearing the bluesign® label meet the highest sustainability standards.
Did you know?
It has been shown that down has a fraction of the environmental impact compared to the most comparable recycled petroleum-based down alternative fibers.
Source: Life Cycle Assessment: Environmental Footprint of Down vs. Polyester Fill Material by IDFB and Long Trail Sustainability.
The ins and outs of our planet-friendly packaging.
At Bonny, we’re about sustainability from start to finish, sleep to snooze. Single-use plastic? Not on our watch.
As a consumer brand, we acknowledge the impact of thoughtless consumption on the planet. It’s why we stop at nothing to ensure you get products that stand the test of time. Our secret? A planet-friendly products that are here for a good time, and a really, really, really long time.
Forest Stewardship Council Certified
Our packaging is FSC certified, which ensures that the cardboard we use comes from renewable sources.
What’s more, our packaging is printed with soy-based inks instead of harsh chemicals, keeping it eco-friendly and comfortable.
Returns are donated to those in need.
Our 14-day free return policy ensures you get the product you love and one that will last the journey. Once returned, we do things a little differently: all returned items are donated to people in need.
This has seen us support victims of domestic violence creating new homes, assist those rebuilding after natural disasters, and help individuals recovering from homelessness.
Because we believe everyone deserves to have a warm night's sleep.
Transparent, down to the last the detail.
It's all well and good to make grand promises about our down. But we also need accountability. This goes for every facet of our down: from the ethics and cleanliness to our packaging and quality.
We verify it all—on every single shipment.
Because unlike other doona brands, we don’t just want you to follow us on socials. We want you to follow us down to the very last microscopic cluster. With complete oversight of your order, Bonny is the only 100% traceable doona company down under, because we have absolutely nothing to hide, and we’re proud of it.
With every doona purchased, you’ll receive a card containing a lot number. Simply enter this into trackmydown.com to find out all the details of your down, from its origin and fill power to its Turbidity and Oxygen test results.
You can check out a sample link here.
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