Here at The Linen Cupboard we have been using fabrics and fibres made from recycled materials to make quality fillings and fabrics for many years now. We’re experts in the Bedding industry and are very aware of the environmental impact this can have. We’re careful to operate our business in a manner that reduces our impact on the environment, prevents pollution, and protects resources. REDUCE – they are believed to be 46,000 pieces of plastic in every square mile of ocean; we are continuing to strive towards reusing and recycling packing and providing solutions to reduce single use plastic. RECYCLE – recycling just one plastic bottle saves enough energy to power a 60W light bulb for six hours.  We continue to recycle all of our packing and encourage our suppliers to recycle anything they can. We are constantly introducing new recycled products that are sustainable and have a positive impact on the environment.  REUSE -75% of post consumer plastic waste is sent to landfill; working closely with key strategic partners we can trace and certify fibres back to the source producing quality fillings and fabrics.

Down is an incredible natural material, but if the cost of using it is the mistreatment of animals, we're not interested. Animal welfare is highly important to us and all natural fillings used come purely as a by-product of the Food Industry. Working with the most reputable European Processors governed by EU Law, we can be assured strict controls and checks are in place providing traceability and accountability.

European standards aim to ensure that down and feathers come from animals that have not been subjected to an any harm, practices that respect the humane treatment of ducks and geese.

Down is a by-product

The Down used in our bedding is a by-product of raising geese and ducks for the food industry. For the farmer, the value of the down is only around 5% and 95% of the value is the meat. Even if bedding manufacturers stopped using down today, goose and duck farming would continue, but the down and feathers would probably just end up as waste. Instead, the feather and down is cleaned, sanitized and recycled into bedding.

The majority of cheap imported feather products come from the Far East where ethical standards are not strict and there is no way of knowing how or where they were made. 

80% of our natural duvets, pillows and toppers are manufactured right here in the UK and 20% from equally high standards in Europe.