CONSOLIDATED NON FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2020
DOWN QUALITY
Down is the most important thing to Moncler. Since the beginning of the Company s history, down has been at the heart of every Moncler jacket, gradually becoming the identity of the Brand itself.
Many years of experience, combined with continuous research and development, have enabled Moncler to gain unique expertise in this area, in terms of both knowledge of raw materials and gar- ment manufacturing process. Moncler requires all its suppliers to comply with the highest quality standards, which have always been and indeed remain a key aspect differentiating Moncler s products. But the Company s notion of quality goes even further: when purchasing raw materials, the origin of the down used and respect for animal welfare are taken into account as much as the quality of the down itself. See also pages 121-122.
More specifically, the technical quality of Moncler s down is the result of a well-structured process that ensures that only the best white goose down is used to create the garments. Every batch of down undergoes a two-step inspection procedure to assess its compliance with 11 quality parameters, including health and cleanliness, set according to the strictest international standards and stringent Company requirements. The procedure involves so- phisticated analyses by an accredited independent body, followed by further tests at Moncler s own laboratory performed by high- ly-specialized down technicians. Approximately 1,100 tests were performed in 2020.
Down cluster content and fill power are the main indicators of down quality. Moncler s products contain at least 90% white goose down clusters and only 10% feathers/small feathers. This high per- centage of down cluster guarantees a high fill power, which is the amount of volume occupied by the down: the higher the fill power, the better the down s performance in terms of lightness, thermal capacity, and insulating properties. Moncler s down boasts a fill power of at least 710 (cubic inches per 30 grams of down), result- ing in warm, soft, lightweight products delivering unique comfort.
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