![]() Is the fur on Canada Goose real?ĭOES CANADA GOOSE USE REAL ANIMAL FUR? Yes, at Canada Goose we use real wild coyote fur in some of our jackets, such as our parkas and other cold-weather accessories. The pricest parkas boast an 800 fill of Hutterite down, which is traceable in certain models. Canada Goose jackets have a standardized fill power of 625, 675, 750, and 800. How much down does Canada Goose have?įill power is a measure of the loft, or the “fluffiness” of a down product. In reality, the quality depends on many factors. Because countries harvest down in different ways, some believe that one place must be better. Contrary to popular belief, a bird’s country of origin has little to no bearing on the quality of its down. No down is superior because it Siberian, Canadian or Hungarian. The hologram, created exclusively for Canada Goose, features a Polar Bear image and elements that can be seen from different angles. How do I know if my Canada Goose is real?Īs of Fall 2017, our new unique hologram label (shown below), will be sewn into every Canada Goose product as proof of authenticity. In agony and confusion, animals often break teeth and bones trying to escape. Each year in Canada, over 100,000 coyotes are trapped and killed in cruel leg-hold, Conibear and snare traps. Photo: Canadian coyote with his head in a Conibear trap. How many animals are killed for a Canada Goose jacket? While many manufacturers are moving production to locales with lower labor costs, the company prides itself on making all its products in Canada. Where are Canada Goose jackets made? All the company’s products are made in factories located in Toronto and Winnipeg. The company was founded in 1957 by Sam Tick, under the name Metro Sportswear Ltd. is a Canadian holding company of winter clothing manufacturers. Is Canada Goose Chinese owned?Ĭanada Goose Holdings Inc. What animal is killed for Canada Goose?Ĭanada Goose parkas have become synonymous with animal cruelty due to the brutal trapping methods used to kill coyotes whose fur lines parka hoods, and the suffering of geese whose down is used to stuff the parkas. The puffy stuffing is made from the down feathers of ducks and goose and the trim on the hoods is soft, warm coyote fur. What consumers may not totally understand is that Canada Goose jackets are largely made of animals. What is the filling in Canada Goose jackets? But farmers may also pluck the feathers when geese are still alive, a painful process akin to someone ripping out human hair, animal welfare and advocacy groups say. Are goose killed for down?įarmers usually harvest goose down after the birds are slaughtered for meat, and most geese are killed about 15 weeks after hatching. They commonly endure horrific injuries and languish for days before eventually dying of dehydration, starvation, or blood loss. To make the fur trim on Canada Goose coats, coyotes are caught in their natural habitat using steel leg clamps, head-crushing traps, body-gripping traps, or neck snares. (Regarding goose down, the company announced in its sustainability report that by 2021, it planned to be fully certified in the Responsible Down Standard - a commitment adopted by companies like the North Face and Eddie Bauer to not use down from farms that force-feed or pluck from live birds. Geese used for their down are inevitably sent to the slaughterhouse, where standard practice is to hang them upside down, stun them, and then slit their throats. The company also uses down from birds who died violently. What’s wrong with Canada Goose?Ĭanada Goose jackets are products of cruelty, and it’s not just coyotes who are killed. ![]() Are Geese Used in Canada Goose Coats? It’s not just coyotes that are unwilling contributors to these in-demand jackets- Canada Goose does indeed use goose down, the bird’s fluffy undercoat, in the lining of its coats.
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