Rex Rabbit Fur Knitted Shawl

Knit fur refers to the specific design of a garment. Pelts are hand cut in to a long strip and made in to a durable fur yarn. Once the fur yarn is created the traditional process of wool knitting is followed for the fur garment. Fur yarn is extremely strong and the woven design makes for a resilient piece. Knit fur is very lightweight and comfortable to wear; it also features fur on both side of the piece which is unique to this specific design. Knit fur has become extremely popular over the last several years and it can be found in anything from hats to jackets. Mink is one of the most popular furs featured in the knit design but Rex Rabbit is very common as well.

Similar to how cow hides are used for leather, rabbits are ranch-raised in Europe for food purposes and the pelts are used for fur. Rabbit fur is light weight, warm, and softer than any man made material. Rabbit can come in many different forms; it can be left natural, plucked, sheared, dyed and processed in order to resemble other furs. Rabbit has a medium length guard hair and it comes in a wide array of colors, it is not as durable as some other types of furs but it is less expensive and a great value.

Rex Rabbits were discovered in France around 1920 and brought to the United States in 1924. Rex Rabbit fur is unique from other rabbit furs because it features velvet like feel and it does not shed. The rex rabbit has short and thick fur that stands straight up. This fur is extremely soft and warm making it perfect for garments such as coats or hats. Rex Rabbit fur is more frequently seen on luxury fur coats because of its plush, dense texture and light weight.