Nomite

Nomite (from the English 'no mite') is an internationally registered trademark owned by the European Down & Feather Association (EDFA), the umbrella body of the European bedding feather and bedding goods industry. Rather than being a manufacturer itself, Nomite functions as a certification mark: it is applied to pillows, duvets and other bedding that meet defined criteria for house dust mite allergy sufferers. According to the German Wikipedia entry, the mark is used worldwide by 74 manufacturers of such bedding. The core promise of the Nomite mark is a combination of natural comfort and allergen protection. Down and feathers are prized in bedding for their low weight and excellent microclimate: they build up pleasant warmth quickly and continuously transport moisture away. Nomite-certified bedding uses a down-proof, tightly woven fabric that forms a natural barrier against house dust mites, preventing skin flakes and mites from penetrating the filling. This allows allergy sufferers to sleep under natural down and feather fillings rather than being limited to synthetic alternatives. By using the Nomite mark, manufacturers and retailers document that their pillows and duvets comply with the criteria of PAS 1008, a specification of the German Institute for Standardization (DIN). The mark is therefore both a consumer-facing allergy label and a quality and compliance signal within the bedding industry. The official Nomite website provides consumer guidance on choosing and caring for bedding, from duvets and pillows to bedroom design, and directs shoppers to look for the Nomite symbol. Nomite is best understood as a brand-licensing and certification platform for the bedding sector rather than a single product line. Its authority derives from EDFA, which represents the European down and feather industry, and from the reference to the PAS 1008 standard. The mark is active and continues to be promoted through the Nomite website and EDFA channels.

Nomite is a trademark rather than a manufacturing company, and its history is tied to the European Down & Feather Association (EDFA), the industry body that owns and administers the mark. The name is derived from the English phrase 'no mite', signalling its purpose: identifying bedding that is suitable for people allergic to house dust mites. The mark was created to solve a specific consumer problem. Down and feather bedding is valued for being lightweight and for providing an excellent microclimate, quickly building pleasant warmth while continuously transporting moisture away. However, allergy sufferers have historically been cautious about natural fillings because of concerns about dust mites. Nomite addresses this by certifying bedding made with a down-proof, tightly woven fabric that acts as a natural barrier against mites, preventing skin flakes and mites from entering the filling. Administratively, Nomite is an internationally registered trademark of EDFA. Manufacturers and retailers that use the mark document that their pillows and duvets meet the criteria of PAS 1008, a publicly available specification of the German Institute for Standardization (DIN). This links the consumer-facing allergy claim to a formal, testable standard. According to the German Wikipedia entry, the mark is used worldwide by 74 manufacturers of appropriate bedding. Over time the Nomite symbol has become a recognizable point-of-sale cue in the bedding market, particularly in German-speaking Europe where the official website (nomite.de) provides consumer information. The site offers practical guidance on buying and caring for bedding, covering topics from duvets and pillows to bedroom design, and repeatedly advises shoppers to look for the Nomite symbol. The mark remains active and is promoted jointly with EDFA, whose own website (edfa.eu) represents the broader European down and feather industry.

• Nomite is registered as an international trademark of the European Down & Feather Association (EDFA).

• The mark becomes associated with the PAS 1008 specification of the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) for mite-allergen-friendly bedding.

• According to German Wikipedia, the mark is used worldwide by 74 manufacturers of suitable bedding.

A certification and quality mark for down- and feather-filled bedding that is suitable for house dust mite allergy sufferers, backed by EDFA and the PAS 1008 standard.

• Nomite-certified down and feather duvets

  Duvets with down and feather fillings and down-proof, tightly woven fabric that forms a natural barrier against house dust mites.

• Nomite-certified down and feather pillows

  Pillows with down and feather fillings that meet the criteria of PAS 1008 and are suitable for house dust mite allergy sufferers.

1. 1NOMITE -Homenomite.de
2. 2Nomitewikidata.org
3. 3Nomitede.wikipedia.org
4. 4European Down & Feather Associationedfa.eu