Downlite, a market leader in down and feather processing and a supplier of responsibly sourced products to the outdoor, home and hospitality markets, announced its partnership with Sea to Summit.
An Australia-based global brand, Sea to Summit provides outdoor equipment that enables freedom and self-reliance in any environment. Original founders Roland Tyson and Penny Sanderson followed their passion for exploration and innovation. Their experiences and expertise in the outdoors built a worldwide following, and today, the brand is a widely recognized international outdoor brand.
Downlite, a U.S.-based company has enhancedlives for decades by providing a superior comfort experience. Sea to Summit’s decision to award Downlite its premium down business reflects its confidence in Downlite’s ability to deliver reliable, high-quality down fills.
The collaboration is a step forward for both companies. It confirms their companies’ commitment to technology, sustainability and premium performance in outdoor equipment.
“We take great pride in our heritage of the brand, going back to the 1800s when our family began in the feather and down industry,” said Josh Werthaiser, president of Downlite Outdoor and CFO, Downlite. “In today’s world, sustainability is at the forefront of most people’s minds; providing a product that has superior sustainability, and is both ethically sourced and biodegradable, is what we do. We are very excited about this new partnership with Sea to Summit.”
Expressing his enthusiasm about the partnership, Phil Bailey, Head of Supply Chain & Operations at Sea to Summit, stated, “We’re committed to delivering top-quality outdoor gear and providing innovative solutions for adventurers worldwide. Collaborating with Downlite allows us to further strengthen our offerings by incorporating their expertise in responsibly sourced down meeting our RDS, Bluesign & PFC free expectation.
“This partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainability and ensures that our customers can trust in the ethical production of our products,” Bailey added.
Downlite will be provide down fill for Sea to Summit’s extensive sleeping bag line, ranging from reliable 650FP Duck Down, all the way to the ultra-premium 950FP Grey Goose Down, a luxurious, high-performance down fills in the world.
