The manufacturing of fur clothing involves obtaining animal pelts where the hair is left on. Depending on the type of fur and its purpose, some
of the chemicals involved in fur processing may include table salts, alum
salts, acids, soda ash, sawdust, cornstarch, lanolin, degreasers and, less
commonly, bleaches, dyes and toners (for dyed fur). In contrast, leather
made from any animal hide involves removing the fur from the skin and using
only the tanned skin.
British Fur Trade Association:
their aim is to build greater awareness of the fur trade and related issues
and help dispel the myths about fur production so that you will have greater
understanding and appreciation of the role of fur in today's world. The
British Fur Trade Association (BFTA) was established in 1919 to represent
and promote the fur trade
Fur Commission USA: non-profit
association of fur farmers in the USA.
International Fur Trade Federation: First
established in 1949, the International Fur Trade Federation (IFTF) is an
independent international federation of national fur trade associations
and organisations. It is often referred to as the "United Nations of
the world's fur industry". Through its work and the activities of its
members, IFTF seeks to promote a factual image of today's fur trade.
Lenape Trails
/ Stefancik Distributors:
they are a Native American
owned and operated company in the tribal community of the
Ramapough Mountains
of N.J.
They do special orders as well as pre printed tee shirts and caps..
They will be expanding in the near future to more items.
They also have tanned and raw fur items as well as dried wings and
pipe stone for carving. They also offer
fully tanned deer and elk leather for the garment making.as well as fully
aned fur tails on a ball type chain. Please
e-mail them for more information
Address: 177 Peters
Mine Rd Ringwood,
New Jersey 07456 USA Phone: 973-962-0819
Email: lenapetrails@webtv.net or
stefancikdistributors@webtv.net
Contact: Darlene
Fallingleaves sales rep.
MSM Blanarie Argasitorie
Curatatorie SRL (Romania): MSM Furs has been
operating as a Romanian furrier for over 10 years. During this history they
have dedicated themselves to finding for their customers the finest quality
and best value in fur fashions. They provide a full range of services including
cleaning, repairs, restyling, and cold storage in their on-premises temperature
controlled secure vaults. Address: Sistematizarii St. ,no.7, sector 4 Bucharest
7000 Romania Phone: +4021.334.33.55 or +4021.334.33.88 Fax: +4021.335.26.62
Email: sales@msm-furs.ro Contact: Radu Bozga, Market Developer
Saga Furs of Scandinavia
is a joint marketing organisation formed by the fur breeders in Norway,
Finland, Denmark and Sweden. Through creative and progressive programmes
Saga Furs of Scandinavia is responsible for the worldwide PR and
branding of SAGA Mink and SAGA Fox skins sold at the Nordic auction
houses in Copenhagen and Helsinki. SAGA Mink and SAGA Fox represents a
global market share of 66% of farmed mink and 61% of fox. Saga Furs of
Scandinavia is a driving force in the fur and fashion industry and acts
as an inspirational partner for designers, furriers and fur
manufacturers who are constantly seeking new ways and solutions for
using fur.
Skandinavik Fur (Greece): They
are third generation furriers located in Siatista. Siatista
situated at an altitude of 1200 m at the NW of Greece is a town of 7000
habitats, where 90% of the population is involved in the fur making
industry. Starting from animal farming and going all the way to ready to
wear fur coats. All types of fur are handled, like mink, fox, lynx,
beaver, Persian lamb, raccoon, marten, squirrel, sable, chinchilla and
so much more. A living art, constantly evolving, that not only follows
trends but creates new ones as well. Their artisans have inherited
their knowhow from their grandfathers and fathers. Fur making is a
sophisticated art that utilizes every part of a fur pelt in numerous
combinations and techniques. The result is masterpieces of unique and
rare beauty, Their tools are simple and some of them have remained the
same since the 18th century when the art of fur started in their area.
Their artisans rely on their skills and experience, which is what
matters most in a product that is demanding and requires skilled hands,
endless hours of manual labor, sharp eyes and a sense of good taste and
imagination. At the same time, they are adapting and using the modern
machinery and tools that the fur industry offers in order to come out
with high-quality fur garments. Address: 28th October St. 23 /
Siatista 50300 Greece Phone: 1-888-403-8756 E-mail: customerhelp@skandinavikfur.com
Contact: Efthymios Zagkountinos
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