Questions & Answers About The Fur Industry

There are many common questions people have about the fur industry. So in the interest of having people know the correct information, here are some common questions & answers.

• Why is a fur coat so expensive? Answer: The price is due to the many hours of skilled work that must be done to create a fur coat. The first step is the effort of the fur farmer or trapper. Then the fur goes to an auction, where the fur is sold. Then there is the fur processing, after this is the sewing and finishing stages.
• Do fur farmers and trappers get a fair price for their products? Answer: The quick answer is yes they do.  The main auction companies are owned by the fur producers. The trappers and farmers receive the full value of their furs, with just a small commission taken off to cover the costs of running the auction.
• How long does it take to make a fur coat? Answer: It takes anyway from 40 - 100 hours of detailed craftsmanship to create one fur coat.
• Are fashion designers using real fur in their new collections? Answer: They are using fur more than ever as evidenced in recent fashion shows. There were over 500 top designers using fur in their collections, in fashion shows in New York, Paris, London and Milan.
• What can I do with my old fur coat? Answer: If your old fur coat seems out of date, it can be re-styled to a new fashionable look. Old fur coats can even be transformed into other fur products such as; fur vests, pillows and other garments as well.

We hope some of these fur facts help you to know about the fur industry and how fur is becoming very trendy among top fashion designers.