Cunning Fox Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I recently bought a "red Fox fur" coat through the internet (trademe.co.nz) and when it arrived I was dissapointed to find it was not as fluffy (and certianly not cuddly) as I imagined it would be. What is the general condition of Fox fur? Should it be soft or bristley? This is the coat I bought and saddly I am very dissapointed, although the seller did mention it would be suitable for arts and crafts, I was hoping that it may have served as a nice blanket. [image]C:\Documents and Settings\Anthony\My Documents\My Pictures\Fur16.bmp[/image] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGalanos Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Both of my foxes are very soft and cuddly. As a general rule I stay away from furs described as ideal for "arts and crafts". I've always taken that as a clue that the fur is near the end of its useful life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurman Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Red fox is my favorite fur. I just love the dramatic range of its colours. But in my experience, it also sheds a lot. Another point is that red fox can be either wild or farmed. If it is wild fur, it may shed more and the quality of tanning might be lower. But I agree with JG. The clause "arts and crafts" should have alerted you that the item is not suitable for wearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Fox Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 stay away from furs described as ideal for "arts and crafts" Thanks JG, useful advice that I will certianly follow in future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGalanos Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Red fox is my favorite fur I really like red fox too, but in my experience it's one of the furs you really have to carefully assess (maybe because it's typically a "wild fur"?). The color and the quality of the fur can vary greatly. Of the red foxes I've seen in salons I'd guesstimate only ~30% have "wowed" me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGalanos Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 The clause "arts and crafts" should have alerted you that the item is not suitable for wearing Personally, I always look for the clause "Perfect for the Opera!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxkid Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Also, red (along with silver) fox tends to be a lot more coarse than arctic fox which is one of the after foxes. If you want soft red fox, it's better to try and look for lighter colored foxes as these seem to be more likely to be ranched from what I see (or might even be golden island fox). Likewise if you like silver fox but want something soft, look for indigo or frost fox is normally much softer / fluffier. Many red foxes are wild, so they won't be as soft typically (i.e. rule of thumb, but not always the case). Another thing, if you are looking at arctic fox which is one of the softer foxes, look for undyed arctic fox. This is softer as dyed arctic fox is often blue fox (which is similar but has dark endings to the guard hairs, these often get dyed white to get 'white fox') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKcoyote Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 While generally the ranched foxes will be larger and frequently softer than their wild cousins, this is not always the case. Perceived softness will vary widely among pelt lots of the same specie and even from the same supplier (trapper or rancher). Also the tanning process (and/or dying process) used can be a big factor. So be careful of over generalizations in comparing one specie/type of fox to another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGalanos Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 the tanning process (and/or dying process) used can be a big factor. So be careful of over generalizations in comparing one specie/type of fox to another. Good point. Even at 10 years old my silver fox coat is remarkably soft n cuddly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurman Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Good point. Even at 10 years old my silver fox coat is remarkably soft n cuddly. And apparently, being an opera loving inhabitant of Chicago is a prerequisite to admire JG's furs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGalanos Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 And apparently, being an opera loving inhabitant of Chicago is a prerequisite to admire JG's furs! Not this week! Soon they'll be gracing the Detroit Institute of the Arts, The Henry Ford Estate, The Henry Ford Museum, the MGM Grand Casino, the Somerset Collection, and a few other choice locations in the Great State of Michigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurLoverinFL Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 < - It's soft. Trust me. FLinFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Sleeping under Red Fox every night I can atest to its softness and comfort It is made mostly from new prime pelts and probably farmed. OFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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