subject: How to Identify Different Types of Fur Coats [print this page] People love fur coats for many different reasons. Fur coats are not only timeless and classic fashion must-haves, but they are also extremely versatile, durable, and practical. With proper care, a fur coat can last a lifetime and beyond. Most often, a fur coat will come with a tag that indicates what type of fur it is. However, if the tag is missing, the coloring, patterning, and texture can give you some indication of the fur type used. Here's a comprehensive list that might help you identify an unknown fur:1. Mink has a luxurious look with soft and shiny fur. Mink fur coats are one of the most popular types of fur.2. Fox fur coats are usually used for trim in collars, cuffs, wraps, and capes. Fox fur is also another one of the most popular types of fur.3. Chinchilla is very thick, yet soft fur and is a gray to slate-blue color.4. Coyote fur is very dense and has a cream-like texture. Coyote fur is usually used for mens fur coats and is either tan or gray.5. Ermine is a type of weasel that is white with black tips and has an extremely silky touch.6. Lightweight and silky, sable is usually brown with a speckling of silver hair gives a sable fur coat a silver cast. It is one of the most expensive furs in the world because it is so rare and extremely shiny.7. Fisher is related to sable and is a long, dark and shiny fur.8. Lamb is lightweight and shiny with a wave pattern. Lamb hair can be long and curly. Usually comes in a white color, but can also be gray, brown, or black.9. Lynx is bobcat fur that is white and furry.10. Marten is a long and silky fur that can range from a gold to dark brown coloring.11. Opossum is mainly used for mens fur cots or liners and is very woolly, short and coarse.12. Rabbit is fairly common, grooved and medium-length. Rabbit fur coats are often used in fur coats fur children because of its diverse natural colors and soft texture.13. Raccoon easily determined by the thickness of its gray or black fur with silver tips. Extremely dense, raccoon fur is also highly durable and long lasting.14. Tanuki is a Japanese raccoon and is a light amber brown with dark-colored markings. Although tanuki is Japanese, the only different between it and raccoon is coloring.If you still can't solve your fur mystery, you can always bring your fur coat to a fur dealer, they might be able to help figure out which fur is used.
