Teflon™

Down & Feather Protector

Questions and Answers
What is Teflon™ down & feather protector?
Down and feathers treated with Teflon™ down & feather
protector absorb less moisture from the elements and during
washing, so that products dry faster and retain their warmth
rating. Using Teflon™ down & feather protector won’t alter thenatural breathability of the feathers and the treatment improves
the ability of down or feathers to “plump up” after laundering.

How is Teflon down & feather protector applied?
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Teflon™ down & feather protector is applied in most cases bywater spray or bath application at a down and feather processor
after raw down and feathers have gone through dust removal,washing, and rinsing.

How do I get Teflon™ down & feather protector?
The chemistry for Teflon™ down & feather protector is soldby Huntsman, an agent of Chemours. The down and feather
processor applying the product must have signed a Trademark
License Agreement for Teflon™ down & feather protector
entered with Chemours for quality control purposes and in orderfor them or their customers to promote and use the Teflon™
brand. Huntsman will provide a recipe and procedure guidance
to the down and feather processor that will allow the treateddown and feathers to meet performance specifications forTeflon™ down & feather protector.

What is required to use the Teflon™ down & feather
protector hangtag and/or label?
To qualify for the Teflon™ down & feather protector hangtag and/orlabel:• The fill processor/finisher must have signed a Trademark License
Agreement with Chemours for Teflon™ down & feather protector.
• Fluorochemical-based product from Chemours must be applied
to the fabric, and no competitive fluorochemical may be used.
The fluorochemical products by Chemours are sold by Chemours
Licensed Certifying Agent, Huntsman, under the name
PHOBOL® CP.
• Global performance specifications outlined in the Teflon™ down &feather protector Specification Sheet must be met in order forthe program to qualify for the Teflon™ Brand Assurance Program.
Brand Assurance test data, conducted by Huntsman or approved
testing laboratories, must be run every 1,000 kg of down andfeather or for all new programs.

Do products with Teflon™ down & feather protector needspecial care?
No, simply follow the manufacturer’s care instructions to enjoy themaximum benefits of Teflon™ down & feather protector.
If you have a question that is not answered above, pleasecontact your local Chemours representative or visit
teflon.com/downandfeather.

The Teflon™ trademark may only be used under licensing agreement granted by Chemours for use on approved applications.
CAUTION: Do not use or resell Chemours materials in medical applications involving implantation in the human body or contact with internal bodily fluids or tissues unless agreed to by Seller in a written agreement
covering such use. For further information, please contact your Chemours representative. For medical emergencies, spills, or other critical situations, call (866) 595-1473 within the United States. For those outside of
the United States, call (302) 773-2000.
The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and based on technical data that Chemours believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill, at their own discretion and risk. Thehandling precaution information contained herein is given with the understanding that those using it will satisfy themselves that their particular conditions of use present no health or safety hazards. Because conditionsof product use are outside our control, Chemours makes no warranties, express or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information. As with any material, evaluation of any compound under
end-use conditions prior to specification is essential. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patents.
NO PART OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE REPRODUCED, STORED IN A RETRIEVAL SYSTEM OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL, PHOTOCOPYING, RECORDING OR OTHERWISE WITHOUT THE PRIORWRITTEN PERMISSION OF CHEMOURS.

For more information, visit teflon.com/downandfeather© 2020 The Chemours Company FC, LLC. Teflon™ and any associated logos are trademarks or copyrights of The Chemours Company FC, LLC. Chemours™ and the Chemours Logo aretrademarks of The Chemours Company. PHOBOL® is a registered trademark of Huntsman International LLC.
Replaces: K-25852 C-10262 (3/20)