Washed, dried, and sorted down and feathers
Friday, November 13, 2009
Manufacturers in the U.S. buy washed and pre-washed down product, that were sent through large washing machines that remove impurities. The fill is dried and sorted in separating machines for quality, feather size, etc.
Washed product is imported and is available for use upon receipt as soon as it arrives in the U.S. to be made into bedding products such as featherbeds or down blankets. Pre-washed down and feathers need further processing after arriving in the U.S. before it is put into a finished product available for public consumption.