Coat

Mink is soft and lightweight, with a silk-like touch. It has a thick undercoat, which provides extra warmth. Mink is a great choice since it comes in a variety of natural colors; giving you more options without needing to buy dyed fur. Another popular choice, fox, has many of the same benefits of mink. What […]

Cruelty-free fabrics and faux furs are available in stores everywhere, and PETA continues to work with designers and clothing retailers to encourage them to use and sell only animal-friendly fabrics. Take a stand against cruelty to animals by signing PETA’s fur-free pledge today! TAKE ACTION! Is PETA against faux fur? We understand and respect that […]

Furs have been used principally to fashion outer garments; this is also true for the modern fur industry. A variety of animals are bred or trapped for their pelts, including those that bear the luxury furs (sable, chinchilla, ermine, and mink) and others whose fur is of lesser value (such as rabbit and squirrel). What […]

For a short time during the mid-1920s, wearing long, bulky coats of raccoon fur was a fad among young American men and some young women, especially those attending colleges and universities. What fur was popular in the 1920s? A raccoon coat is a full-length fur coat made of raccoon pelts, which became a fashion fad […]

This is one of the most economic ways to get your furs safely from one location to another. Use crumpled paper to fill in the sleeves – that will help them keep their form during and after transport. Gently turn the shoulders inside out and fold the longer pieces of clothing in half lengthwise. How […]

Can I ship real fur clothing abroad by post? Shipping real fur coats, jackets, hats, and accessories by post is allowed, even though there may be local restrictions and specific rules regarding certain types of furs depending on the country. Can you ship a fur coat? You can usually ship fur items by post, but […]

Prime sable is deeply furred with even, silvery-tipped guard hairs, making it silkier than mink. The color is a rich brown with a blue cast. Golden sable, which is a reddish or amber color, is less expensive. What type of fur is most expensive? Russian sable is still the most prized and expensive fur in […]

Fur Farming has been banned in Britain since 2000 but it is still legal to sell some furs that have been imported although there is a growing political movement to ban Fur sales altogether. Due to everchanging legal matters and new laws, it is often illegal to sell numerous types of fur. Can you sell […]

Only two breeds of rabbit have rex fur: the Rex and the Mini Rex. Rabbit breeds that have wooly fur are the American Fuzzy Lop, Angoras (English, French, Giant, Satin), and Jersey Wooly. The rabbit breed that mixes wooly fur and normal fur is the Lionhead. What kind of fur do rabbits have? rabbit hair, […]

In the wild, mink come in colors ranging from tawny brown to a brown so deep it’s almost black. The common red fox can also deliver a silver-colored natural surprise, a “mutation” and the gray fox is a near relative of the red. How can you tell if a coat is mink? Feel the difference […]

There are many natural hues, such as brown, orange, and black. There are also many dyed colors, as well, ranging from pinks to greens to blues. What is the best color for a fur coat? One of the most common rules of thumb when selecting a real fur coat is to not choose the same […]

What Is a Female Wolf Called? A female wolf is called a she-wolf or luna wolf, depending on their status and rank in the pack. Luna wolf is another term for the alpha female, the counterpart to the alpha male. She-wolf is usually used for all female wolves, from alphas to omegas. What is a […]

Wolf pelts are primarily used for scarfs and the trimmings of women’s garments, though they are occasionally used for jackets, short capes, coats, mukluks and rugs. The quality of wolf peltries rests on the density and strength of the fur fibre, which keeps the fur upright and gives the pelt an appealing bushy aspect. What […]

The average price for a wolf pelt was about $210, but skinning a wolf is a lot more work than skinning a cat-sized marten – especially if it’s frozen solid on a remote trapline. A lynx pelt fetched about $150, a river otter about $80, beaver about $30, and mink about $15. What can wolf […]

The Red Wolf. The Red Wolf (Canis Rufus), is the rarest and most endangered of all the wolf species. The Red Wolfs original distribution included much of eastern North America, where Red Wolves were found from Pennsylvania in the east, Florida in the south, and Texas in the west. Read more… What is the rarest […]

What does wolf meat taste like? The taste of wolf meat can vary greatly depending on the age of the wolf and the animal’s diet. Some people have likened the meat of a young wolf to chicken, but more mature wolves taste like pork. Wolves found in cooler climates offer more tender meat that tastes […]

Wolf Fur. Wolves have bulky coats consisting of two layers. Their first layer is made up of tough guard hairs that repel water and dirt. Their second layer is a dense, water-resistant undercoat that insulates the wolf and keeps it warm. How many coats do wolves have? Wolves have two layers of fur: the outer, […]

But what we do know is this: mink on fur farms are killed once they have a thick winter coat, so the fur comes from them either before they are killed or after, as a direct byproduct. Either way, mink eyelashes and eyebrows support a terrible industry and animal suffering in tiny cages. Are mink […]

There is no question that real fur coats are some of the most expensive items on the global market. Have you ever wondered why these garments are so expensive? There are several reasons why real fur is such a coveted and valuable material in the fashion world. Is real fur more expensive? Consider the Price […]

It takes approximately 100 good, large pelts to make a quilt for a double bed and 50 to make a lap blanket. If you craft pelts for other projects, save the scraps and sew them together as they accumulate. Eventually, you’ll have enough for a small blanket. How many rabbit hides make a coat? 30 […]