Bring it to a professional furrier for a written appraisal. Give this appraisal to your insurance company so that the fur can be listed on a separate rider of your home owners insurance policy. Ask your insurance agent for advice and details.

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No. Homes with air conditioning generally have low humidity which can dry out the pelts. Storage vault temperature should be kept in the mid 40's. Furs need to be hung in a closet at home that is not overcrowded and will not be crushed.

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Your fur needs to be Conditioned, cleaned and glazed at least once a year to prevent it from drying out.

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Store your fur with a professional furrier in the spring each year. Have the furrier condition: clean and glaze it while it is in storage each year.

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Your fur can be updated to a more modern style such as a jacket. a sweater or a vest. There are many other options such as adding other fabrics i.e. leather, microfiber or knit.  Used fur can also be used to trim other garments or make accessories.

Trading in your older garment for credit toward a newer one is also often an option,  plus,  we also offer consigment services.

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Shearling is natural lamb skin with the fur worn on the inside and the leather side sueded and worn on the outside. Many of today's designers are designing sporty styles that fit well with today's casual lifestyle.

A mild rain will not ruin your fur. Just hang the garment up to dry in a well-ventilated room away from direct heat. After it is dry, give the fur a vigorous shake. If your fur gets thoroughly soaked, bring it to a professional furrier for proper treatment.

No. A fur that has been dyed will keep its softness and luster. Dyeing a fur is an option that many of today's designers use to achieve a look that can only be gotten by dying the pelts.

Yes. The warmth of the fur is determined by the underfur, which acts as an insulation. Whether or not the longer guard hairs are sheared off, the underfur remains intact and therefore provides the same warmth.

The quality of a fur is determined by the quality of the design, the pelts and the workmanship. The design must cause a proper fit and reflect a certain look or lifestyle. The pelts must be well matched, light weight, supple and even in sheen. The workmanship must create even sewed seams and good matching.

Female mink pelts are generally smaller and lighter in weight than male mink pelts. Additionally, female pelts have a high luster and are very silky and soft while male mink pelts are more dense. Each garment, whether male or female, has to be judged individually based on its own quality.