Founded in October 1994, China Feather and Down Industrial Association (CFDIA) is a social organization registered in Ministry of Civil Affairs of the PRC. CFDIA is a national industry association, voluntarily formed by companies, public institutions and local industry associations in production, sales, testing and service of down and down products. The party building work is led by Society Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, and the business administration department is the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the PRC.

Since its establishment 30 years ago, CFDIA has always adhered to the tenet of "gathering the power of the industry, doing the industry business, and serving the industry". Through the carrying out of industry planning, industry self-discipline, standards revision, technological innovation, quality improvement, brand cultivation, talent training, statistical analysis, information promotion, market regulation, trade coordination, international exchanges, exhibitions and other services, CFDIA actively maintains and standardizes the market order, enhances the comprehensive competitiveness of the industry and companies, and promotes the high-quality development of China down & feather industry.

China is the world's largest production, export and consumption country of down and its products, accounting for over 80% of the international market share. In July 1996, CFDIA formally joined International Down and Feather Bureau (IDFB) and became a representative of the member states of Presidential Board. Madam Yao Xiaoman, CFDIA Honorary Chairwoman, is the current Vice President of IDFB. Initiated by CFDIA, and jointly established by IDFB, EDFA (European Down and Feather Association), ADFC (American Down and Feather Council), JDFA (Japan Down Products Corporative Association) and VDFI (German Down and Feather Association), International Down Market Committee (IDMC) plays a key role in maintaining the international down market order.

CFDIA now has more than 350 members. The secretariat located in Beijing is the executive body of the council, and is responsible for the daily work of the association.