Duck & Down

A significant proportion of our business is through direct shipments of container loads from our warehouse in the Far East, shipping around the world to many countries including South Africa, South and North America, Australia, Canada, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. In administration is handled professionally through our head office situated in Bradford, UK.

All our slick fibres that are sold in the UK market are tested to BS 5852 Part 2 Flame Retardancy. The standard is used to assess the ignitability of material combinations, such as covers and fillings used in upholstered seating, when subjected to different ignition sources of gas flames and small wooden cribs.

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a label for textiles tested for harmful substances. It sets the benchmark for textile safety, from yarn to finished product. Every item bearing the STANDARD 100 label is certified as having passed safety tests for the presence of harmful substances.

If you need any additional information regarding how our fibres are tested against harmful substances, feel free to speak to one of our specialists.

Duntrack certification is a globally recognized standard that ensures the ethical sourcing and traceability of feathers and down products. Developed to promote animal welfare, Duntrack provides assurance that the feathers come from responsible supply chains, where birds are treated humanely and not subjected to unethical practices such as live-plucking.

James Robinson Fibres offers an efficient and reliable collection service tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the textile and recycling industries. With a strong focus on timeliness and professionalism, we ensure that all pickups are executed with precision, whether for regular schedules or urgent, last-minute requests.

Whether you’re a large manufacturer or a small business, James Robinson Fibres is dedicated to making your collection process seamless, punctual, and environmentally responsible.

We operate a modern fleet of five well maintained curtain sided vehicles ranging from 7.5 Tonnes to 26 Tonnes, driven by professional and courteous drivers. The fleet is coordinated by highly experienced staff in our transport office, fulfilling both our customers delivery requirements nationally in the UK and at the same time providing an efficient nationwide textile waste collection service.

Downpass certification is a comprehensive standard designed to ensure the ethical sourcing and high quality of down and feather products. This certification focuses on animal welfare, guaranteeing that the feathers come from birds that have been treated humanely throughout their life cycle, without the use of live-plucking or force-feeding.