Dear ###USER_firstname###, 

I hope you had a good start into the season!
In today's edition of the IDFB newsletter I wanted to share the below news with you:

  • Round Robin Test 2024: Results of the first evaluation online
  • Tradeshows: IDFB is attending ISPO Munich 2024 and Heimtextil 2025. See below for more details including free tickets for ISPO Munich!
  • Public Blog: The foundation of the International Down Market Committee has been shared with the public and it got attention.
  • Upgraded Member Portal: Your company data at a glace

And in case you missed our last newsletter I included a summary of the most important topics:

  • Lab Audit Workbook: New version online
  • Upcoming Events: IDFB Meetings

As always... if you have any questions or need help, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,
Stephanie
IDFB Secretary

 

Round Robin Test 2024
Preliminary Results online

The first evaluation of the Round Robin Test 2024 took place and the preliminary results are now available on the IDFB website. All labs that need to do a retest will find further instructions at "My RR-Results".

 

Events
IDFB Tradshow Participation

IDFB continues to spread its sustainability message with presence at 2 tradeshows:

December 3-5, 2024
ISPO Munich 2024

IDFB is having a small booth in the sustainability hub of ISPO Munich 2024 and invites all members and their customers to stop-by. On the second day of the show, PRC chairman Brandon Palmer is going to share our sustainability story during a guided visitor tour hosted by Greenroom Voice. IDFB offers free visitor tickets for ISPO Munich for all IDFB members. Please email idfb@idfb.net if you are interested.

January 14-17, 2024
Heimtextil 2025

Like last year IDFB is going to have a wide presence at Heimtextil 2025 in Frankfurt/Germany through its membership. All our members that are exhibiting at Heimtextil can order a feather flag that identifiy one as IDFB members. The flag will include a QR code referencing to the IDFB website and will provide the visitor with informaiton about our industry and the work of the association.  

If you are planning to exhibit at Heimtextil and would like to receive a signage please email IDFB at idfb@idfb.net.

 
Members of the IDMC are discussing while sitting at a meeting table

IDFB Blog
New Blog Post online

In October IDFB publicly shared the information that a new global committee to combat fraud in the industry was founded. The formation of the International Down Market Committee (IDMC) marks a major milestone in the industry’s efforts to protect consumers, uphold quality standards, and preserve its reputation. Read the full blog post on the IDFB website. 

Please note that IDFB members do not automatically receive the public blog posts, so be sure to subscribe to the blog distribution list if you'd like to stay updated.

 

IDFB Website
New Feature in the Member Portal

IDFB added a new feature in the member portal of the website. At "My Company" you can find all data about your company at one glace: 

  • Company Branches
  • Adresses
  • Membership Status
  • Employees with IDFB Account
  • Lab Details and RR-Test Results (only available for company CEO and Lab Staff)

Please email idfb@idfb.net if you would like to change any of the data or add company staff. 

 

In case you missed it
Upcoming IDFB Events and Lab Audit Workbook

Events
Upcoming IDFB Meetings

Frankfurt, Germany 2025 | January 12-13, 2025
It is an old tradition that IDFB meets before the Heimtextil tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany. Besides the meetings, IDFB will host a reception the night before the tradeshow. The registration for the event will start shortly. We will keep you updated.  

Yokohama, Japan 2025 | June 7-10, 2025
We are pleased to announce that the next IDFB Plenary Meeting will take place in Yokohama, Japan.

Round Robin Test 2024
New Lab Audit Workbook online

Please be informed that a new version of the Lab Audit Workbook is now online. All labs participating in the Round Robin Test have to fill the new version of the Lab Audit Workbook on the IDFB websites before they can receive the IDFB certificate for 2025.