Patagonia Moves to 100% Recycled Down Across Its Line
The brand says every down product will use reclaimed fill by fall 2026 — a first among major outdoor makers.
Patagonia announced today that all of its down-insulated products will use 100% recycled down by fall 2026, making it the first major outdoor brand to commit to a fully reclaimed supply for the material.
What's changing
Recycled down is reclaimed from used bedding and garments, cleaned to the same fill-power standards as virgin down. Patagonia says the transition covers jackets, sleeping bags, and accessories with no change in warmth-to-weight performance.
Why it matters
Down is one of the most carbon- and welfare-scrutinized materials in the industry. A full recycled transition at Patagonia's scale could pressure competitors to follow.
We'll update this story as we test the first products off the new line this fall.
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