Knitted fur shawls

[elbas3175]

Hello,

 

I've been looking at fur scarves or shawls. Originally I was thinking of something like a fox stole, perhaps a couple of fox pelts joined together. But I see that knitted fur scarves seem to be a popular alternative.

 

Normally I shy away from mink, but knitted mink seems very soft. Can anyone tell me the difference between standard knitted mink and knitted semi sheared mink? According to these links, the difference is around $600

 

http://www.webfurs.com/1detail.asp?ItemID=11244

 

http://www.webfurs.com/1detail.asp?ItemID=28321

 

And how about knitted sable sections? I've always thought "sectioned" fur was to be avoided like the plague. But maybe when it's knitted it doesn't matter?

 

http://www.webfurs.com/1detail.asp?ItemID=10924

[Guest]

Boy .. that Sable has to be incredible

 

OFF

[AKcoyote]

All knitted furs are cut into narrow strips before knitting into the mesh that serves as the basis for the garment. Thus sections knits should be no worse than other knit furs other than the overall quality of the fur used. Sections usually refers to legs, bellys, and other parts where the hair is shorter, and the leather is probably thinner.

 

I am unfamiliar with "semi-sheared" fur knits, but I would assume some of the guard hair was removed before cutting the pelt for knitting.

[elbas3175]

Thanks AK, very helpful!

 

And thanks OFF, for your enthusiasm!

[ReFur]

I have owned knits. They can vary tremendously in quality, durability, and use. There was a manufacture in Canada who invented the process who lost the patent about 5? years ago. Paula Lishman. Her fur knits are even washable. The piece i owned was a poncho that was just incredible. It had long guard hair, tassels, as was wonderfully soft. Wore it for a few years and sold it. Should never have sold that one! I believe the manufacturer was Jean Crisan. Gosh was that an incredible piece!

 

PS: found some examples of the lishman knits: http://www.jollyjumbuckleathers.com/products-paula-lishman.php

 

another: http://www.furs.com/1999/canada_05.html

[elbas3175]

Oh dear, so you need to be careful if you try just buying from the internet? I presume there's no way to judge from the internet the quality of the knit? You have to trust the furrier?

[AKcoyote]

Unfortunately, the only way to properly judge the quality of knitted fur products is to examine them first hand. If you cannot see it up close and touch it, you cannot reliably judge the quality.

[fur999]

I looked at the first link to the sable shawl, and take a look at the rear view by hovering your mouse over the button. For a change is was not the fur that caught my eye, but the rear itself! A great rear view for sure

http://www.webfurs.com/1detail.asp?ItemID=10924

[ReFur]

I am careful who I buy from on the Internet, no matter what the product. But, yes you could end up with a "ratty" product or faux.

[Worker 11811]

Oh dear, so you need to be careful if you try just buying from the internet? I presume there's no way to judge from the internet the quality of the knit? You have to trust the furrier?

 

As Henry Corden, the actor who played Emile Hartman, the furrier, in the episode of Dragnet, "The Fur Job," originally aired on TV in 1967 said:

 

"If you don't know your fur, know your furrier!"

 

[image]http://img.listal.com/image/495416/600full-henry-corden.jpg[/image]

[AKcoyote]

 

"If you don't know your fur, know your furrier!"

Some furriers use that line in their advertising. There is one here who does.

[samurman]

I have had the opportunity to have a close look at such knitted fur shawls from mink, sold by some Russian sellers and it truly feels wonderful to experience fur on both sides. Not only shawls, but boleros, jackets and even coats look and feel great! But, as with all things, quality comes at a price.

[furrycocoon]

Knitted fur can be wonderful.I had the privelige of trying on a knitted jkt.Could even be worn under a "normal coat" against the body without anyone knowing when its cold and you don't have to take your coat off when you go shopping for example.Lovely.Even the "cheaper" knitted rabbit blankets/throws can feel gorgeous.