Material and performance terms
| Term | Working definition |
|---|---|
| Down cluster | A branching down structure, distinct from a feather with a shaft. |
| Feather | Plumage with a shaft; composition and size influence the filling’s handle. |
| Down content | A composition term that must be interpreted using the selected standard. |
| Down cluster content | The measured cluster component as defined by the selected test method. |
| Fill power | Loft measured for a specified mass under a defined procedure. |
| Conditioning | Sample preparation before a laboratory measurement. |
| Lot | An identified quantity linked to production and approval records. |
Origin and assurance terms
| Term | Working definition |
|---|---|
| Recycled input | Recovered material eligible under the applicable claim requirements. |
| Post-consumer | Recovered after the product has served its end use. |
| Pre-consumer | Qualifying material diverted during manufacturing; eligibility requires review. |
| Chain of custody | A documented connection through supply-chain handling and transfers. |
| Scope certificate | Evidence of covered activities and materials for a certified entity. |
| Transaction documentation | Order-related evidence required by the applicable certification framework. |