lynx Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I've seen and heard of silver fox, red fox, arctic fox, black fox, etc., etc., but I've only ever personally felt a red fox coat. Are they all just differently colored, or is there a difference in texture between fox types too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 There are differences between textures. They're subtle, but they're there. Also, "black" fox is (typically) dyed blue fox. Along those same lines, crystal fox is a dyed version of another type of fox as well, but I don't know what kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynx Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 There are differences between textures. They're subtle, but they're there.Also, "black" fox is (typically) dyed blue fox. Along those same lines, crystal fox is a dyed version of another type of fox as well, but I don't know what kind. Thanks for the quick response ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKcoyote Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 To follow up on what Fox said, Most dyed fox versions start as a lower quality blue fox as it is generally the easiest to dye. Also the texture of fox pelts will vary depending on the quality of the pelts as much if not more so than the variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynx Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 the texture of fox pelts will vary depending on the quality of the pelts as much if not more so than the variety. How do you know if you're getting a good quality fox pelt? Is it softer? Thicker? Lighter? Glossier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKcoyote Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 How do you know if you're getting a good quality fox pelt? Is it softer? Thicker? Lighter? Glossier? A good question and one I am not fully qualified to answer. Generally the higher quality pelts have consistently thicker fuller hair and thus tend to feel softer. Properly judging pelt quality is a part of the furrier art that takes years to develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote 1 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Just to give you an idea of all the different types and variations of fox fur. This furrier sells the largest variety of fox fur pelts that I am aware of in the US. Fox furs that are both ranch raised and harvested as well as fox fur that is harvested from the wild/backcountry. http://www.glacierwear.com/fur-pelts-hides/fox-pelts.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panther10 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 There are differences between textures. They're subtle, but they're there.Also, "black" fox is (typically) dyed blue fox. Along those same lines, crystal fox is a dyed version of another type of fox as well, but I don't know what kind. Just so there is no confusion, I just want to point out that crystal fox actually comes in two variaties: Dyed and natural. You can usually tell the difference between the two as the dying process will usually leave some residue on the skins. Also the two different types of crystal fox are usually different colors. Dyed crystal fox is usually more of a copper red, but natural crystal fox is more of a tan/taupe brown and some crystal foxes may include indigo overtones along the guard hairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mailonfurs Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Wild Red Fox furs are nowhere near Farmed foxes in terms of quality, thickness, softness. Then there are two major fox types, the blue type with shorter hair and very soft, and the silver type with longer guard hair. Panther10, do you have a photo of a natural Crystal fox? Cause to my knowledge all Crystal foxes are dyed and cannot find any natural crystal foxes sold in any of the fur auctions. Usually the differences in colors have to do with what you will use to make the crystal fox as a base. We usually do it from Blue Frost fox but could also be done from other foxes, even silver fox to get a similar color in long guard hair version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panther10 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Sure. Here is an example of a natural crystal fox fur coat. I purchased this coat in used condition on ebay for my cousin. The manager at my local furrier can confirm that these are natural skins. The coat was originally put together in 1997 and the skins used are of Scandinavian origin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxette Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Mallon, you are absolutely correct. Crystal is always dyed, basically from Indigo. There is huge variation of shading, and the fur is of course natural even if the colour isn't strictly speaking. This in no way degrades the beauty or quality of a crystal fox coat Panther, and yours is indeed very beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrycocoon Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Thanks for that Mailon.I was always wondering what the wild furs were like in comparison to the farmed ones.if it was A for farmed ones what grade are wild ones in comparison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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