GB/T 17685-2016 in English

SUPERSEDED

Down and feather

Issued on:2016-12-30
Implemented on:2017-07-01
File Format:PDF
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Standard No:	GB/T 17685-2016
Document status:	SUPERSEDED
Superseded by:	GB/T 17685-2026 Down and feather
Superseded on:	2026-09-01
Title in English:	Down and feather
Title in Chinese:	羽绒羽毛
Language:	English
File Format:	Electronic (PDF)
Delivery:	Via email within 1~3 business days
Issued on:	2016-12-30
Implemented on:	2017-07-01
Superseding:	GB/T 17685-2003 Down and feather
ICS Classification:	59.040-Textile auxiliary materials
Chinese Classification:	B45-Livestock and poultry product
Professional Classification:	GB-National Standard
Related Keywords:	feather introduction in-depth interpretation standard framework standard items old version requirements feather industry new version requirements national standard gb/t17685-2016
Related Topics:	Yong Yu wet plume Down Cong Yusheng down feather feather Maoyu Zhongzhi Association down feather Yulong smoke plume Fuzzy human hair GBT17685 GB/T 17685-2003 GB/T 17685-2016 yarn hairiness gbt17685 gb/t 17685-1999 gb/t 17685-2016 gb/t 17685

《GB/T 17685-2016羽绒羽毛》由TC252（全国皮革工业标准化技术委员会）归口，主管部门为中国轻工业联合会。

Introduction

In-depth interpretation of the national standard GB/T17685-2016 for down and feathers

1. Background of standard formulation and analysis of technological evolution

This standard is a major revision on the original basis, mainly adjusted in response to technological progress and market demand changes in the down and feather industry. GB/T17685-2003 can no longer meet the needs of modern industrial development, especially in terms of product classification, testing methods and quality control.

2. Comparative analysis of standard framework

Standard items	Old version requirements (GB/T17685-2003)	New version requirements (GB/T17685-2016)
Down content deviation	±3%	±1.0%-2.0%
Definition of long-hair piece	-	New length requirements (goose ≥8cm, duck ≥7cm)
Impurity control	≤5%	Adjust to 2%-5% according to the down content

3. Key Terms and Practical Application Cases

Down content refers to the mass percentage of down in down feathers, and is an important indicator for distinguishing down from feathers. For example, goose down has become the main raw material for high-end down products due to its high down content (≥85%).

Fluffiness is a key indicator for measuring the warmth performance of down. The test method is to measure the volume change of the down sample in a specific container, usually in cm³/g.

4. Implementation suggestions and quality control

Testing process optimization:It is recommended to use the GB/T10288 method combined with the GإداريةSB standard sample for comparative analysis.
Quality grading management:It is recommended that enterprises establish an internal grading system for down content and impurity control to ensure product quality consistency.
Storage and transportation:Strictly implement the warehouse management system to avoid mixed storage of washed and unwashed down, and pay attention to moisture and mildew prevention.

Contents
Foreword II
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terminologies and Definitions
4 Requirements
5 Test Methods
6 Judgment Rules
7 Marking, Packaging, Transportation and Storage