Down puffer jacket is 99 percent biodegradable

Templa and ALLIED Feather + Down have teamed up to create a biodegradable down puffer jacket that disappears in about five years. The 800-fill power-down insulation, combined with biodegradable synthetic fabrics, make it possible for the jacket to decompose when placed in an anaerobic environment. After testing by Amni Soul Eco by Solvay and CiCLO, the companies are confident that all fill, trims and fabrics are 99 percent biodegradable.

The design teams say that down is suitable for use in any sustainability-minded apparel program. “Not only is it biodegradable, but it is recyclable and boasts an exceedingly low carbon footprint as a raw material. It’s the perfect insulation to combine with biodegradable fabrics and trims,” says Matthew Betcher, creative director with ALLIED Feather + Down. 

The company has announced the start of Future Now, a program with AAG (Active Apparel Group) and Templa, beginning with the Designing to Disappear project. Part of the initiative is to produce recyclable outerwear made using biomaterials. 

Anati Rakocz, Founding Partner with Templa, says the project is more than just an interesting silhouette or new technology.“It is about making responsible choices for meaningful change. And we’re grateful that our efforts, alongside AAG and Allied Feather + Down, have been acknowledged by our industry leaders, reinforcing our belief in the power of collaboration for the greater good,” she adds.

The jacket, which earned a 2024 ISPO Award, is due for release in September 2025 as part of Templa’s FW25 – Edition 12 Collection. ISPO is a German international sporting goods trade fair.