As winter approaches, we increasingly think about what will keep us warm in cold weather. Fashion trends change, new materials appear, but clothes made from natural fur will forever remain a favorite of the winter season. But how to choose from all this variety? After all, there are quite a lot of types of fur, as well as producing countries, but you want the item to be of high quality and to please the fashionista for a long time. There will be one answer: Scandinavian mink. And this is due to a number of reasons, which will be discussed further.
World Fur Trade Center
Finland is the only country in the world where fur production is taught in secondary schools. And it is not surprising that not far from Helsinki, in the city of Vantaa, the largest fur auctions are held - Saga Furs Oyj. With prices ranging from $40 to $60 per pelt, Scandinavian mink is a major bargaining item. The main buyers are Russia, China, Greece and Türkiye. All fur produced in Scandinavian countries goes through 12 stages of processing. Its quality is monitored at the state level at all stages - from cultivation to sale. So it’s not for nothing that a Scandinavian mink coat is considered a product of the highest standard.
Unique breeds
Don’t think that mink has only one type and shade. Finnish mink is distinguished by a wide variety of tones, because it is from there that types of fur that have no analogues in the world came from. Scandinavian mink of a rare variety, which everyone is accustomed to calling “polar,” is in great demand among fashionistas. Its long and thick fur, reminiscent of sable, is especially appreciated by ladies from high society.
No less popular are “crosses” - minks with a pronounced stripe located along and across the ridge, reminiscent of a cross. The uniqueness of this fur is that it does not lose its stripe when dyed. There are several types of such mink:
- Sapphire Cross – the stripe has a bluish-gray tint.
- Silver Cross - bright gray stripe.
- Pastel Cross - dark brown stripe along and across the ridge.
Products made from such fur are quite expensive, because production volumes are limited. No less valuable is the Scandinavian mink called Finnjaguar, which means “Finnish jaguar”. The animal is white with clear black spots.
Comments
how to determine whether a Scandinavian mink is Russian or not? I bought a fur coat as a Scandinavian mink, but for certain reasons doubts arose whether they sold me a dyed black Russian mink under the guise of a dyed Scandinavian mink
please help me how to distinguish these two furs? And is it still possible to take a fur coat to a salon if 2 weeks have not yet expired but my sleeves were cut in this salon?
no! for certain reasons doubts arose
no! under the guise of a dyed Scandinavian mink, a dyed black Russian mink, please help me how to distinguish these two furs?
“Black Russian” is not grown, only STK
Natural or dyed
no! Is it possible to take a fur coat to a salon if 2 weeks have not yet expired but my sleeves were cut in this salon?
No, when adjusting the product to the individual requirements of the buyer, the right to exchange (if the required product is not available - return) of an item of proper quality within 14 days is lost, the only option left is a return due to a manufacturing defect.
The thing is that when I bought a fur coat in the “fur from Mary” salon, the seller convinced me that it was tinted black Scandinavian mink fur, they explained it by saying that the skins were scan-black, but they were only of different shades, so they were tinted and this does not affect the quality
since I liked the style, length 70 cm with a hood and belt, I was very small in size 40-42, it was difficult to choose, but then like a glove, I immediately shelled out 100,000 rubles and ordered a sleeve fit, I didn’t check the inside of the skin since everything was sewn in there, and to be honest the sales people chatted me up so they weren’t deceiving me and they were telling the truth that the fur was tinted, Scandinavian black, when leaving I just clarified whether I was definitely taking scan-black tinted – they said yes
After the purchase, it turned out that the leather inside was black, when I called them about this issue, they said that tinted and painted are the same thing, this really confused me, because you can paint any skin, even Russian stk? so what does the sales receipt say black mink and that’s it, what kind of black Scandinavian Russian mink is the question. To this fact, they told me in the salon that they never indicate whose fur it is, Scandinavian or Russian, etc.
I don’t know much about mink, I wanted to rely on a reliable salon and sellers, but at home I started looking at a fur coat where the guard hair is 5 mm on the underfur somewhere and reaches 1 cm less often, but it’s still there, so I thought, maybe it’s dyed.
I understand that I was blown away by both the salon and the fur coat, I had to immediately check everything and ask questions without relying on the integrity of the salon and the sellers:(
This is my first fur coat and quite expensive, so I want to know if I’m right that I wasn’t deceived
and maybe you can still return her to the salon 14 days have not passed yet?
Most common types
Brown mink is the mainstay of the Scandinavian fur industry. At the same time, the color palette is quite wide: from an almost black tint to a fawn color. Inexpensive types of brown fur are Scanbrown, whose shades have a purple tint, and the lighter Scanglow. Pastel is a little more expensive, but the most expensive and appreciated is Mahogany. Less common is the gray mink, which can be of the following varieties:
- regular gray – Sapphire;
- dark shade with pale undercoat - Blue Iris;
- light brown tint – Silverblue;
- gray-beige mink - Pearl;
- pale gray color – Violet;
- natural white color – White.
The rare Scandinavian mink fur called Scanblack deserves closer attention, the black color of which is valued more than the usual brown. At the same time, the medium-length hair and dense, voluminous underfur of this breed make products made from this fur a favorite of recent seasons.
Kopenhagen Platinum
| Models from Kopengagen Platinum make up the majority of the mink coat collection in our online store |
Luxurious furs, labeled Kopengagen Platinum, are sorted to the highest standards. This type of fur is distinguished by excellent guard hair and voluminous, dense underfur. Each mink, equipped with the Kopengagen Platinum label, has undergone individual control during sorting - this and much more becomes a 100% guarantee of the quality of the fur. Kopengagen Ivory - The Kopengagen Ivory label is applied to mink fur, characterized by a harmonious combination of guard hairs and underfur. A distinctive feature of this fur is its exceptional lightness. Kopengagen Ivory is a type of fur that is considered elite along with other furs from the famous auction.
Length and quality of undercoat
Scandinavian mink has many varieties and can be not only short-haired or long-haired. There are also many transitional species, differing in the thickness of the undercoat and the length of the guard hair. They appeared thanks to the long and hard work of breeders. Due to its greater endurance and resistance to humidity, in our winter conditions the Scandinavian mink will be the most practical option. How to distinguish it from the American one? First of all, pay attention to the fur. It should be equal, of medium length. At the same time, Finnish mink has higher guard hair, and Danish mink has lower hair.
Often on sale you can find products made from sheared or decoratively plucked fur. Try to avoid such purchases, because only low-grade and even sick mink are subjected to such treatment. At the same time, the wear life of the product is significantly reduced. You shouldn’t believe the seller that buying uncut mink is now unfashionable. All these tricks are created only to hide defects in the skin. The natural look is what Scandinavian mink is valued for.
Determining quality
How to identify a mink coat? When choosing, be sure to pay attention to the color of the fur. It’s no secret that mink coats are most often dyed, and therefore you need to know how to distinguish high-quality mink from low-quality ones. Remember that saturated colors from fur fade very quickly and acquire an unpleasant yellow tint.
If you expect to wear a fur coat for many years, then you should opt for a light-colored fur coat. It is also important that fur coats in light shades are cheaper than dark brown or black fur coats.
To purchase a high-quality mink coat, and not a fake, carefully read the largest mink fur manufacturers.
How to distinguish a fake?
Such popularity could not help but interest all kinds of scammers and dishonest businessmen. So before purchasing a Scandinavian mink, you should take a closer look at the purchase. Of course, it is best to go to a company store, because the percentage of fakes there is much lower than in a regular boutique. Before purchasing, you should carry out a few simple manipulations that will tell you a lot about the quality of the fur. First of all, move your palm against the fur - a high-quality mink returns to its original position within a few seconds. If this does not happen, and the fur is ruffled or wrinkled, then they want to sell you not a mink, but a product made from cheaper raw materials.
Close attention to the cover of the product can protect you from buying a fake. Take a closer look at the length of the villi, they should be absolutely the same. If the hairs differ in length, then they want to sell you a marmot under the guise of a Scandinavian mink. Also try the fur to the touch - it should not be prickly.
But even if you know how to distinguish a marmot skin from a mink, this does not guarantee the purchase of a quality product. After all, a fur coat can be handicraft. You can distinguish a quality product by slightly pinching or shaking the fur. A product of the highest standard will not lose a single hair. It is also worth taking a closer look at the texture of the fur. High-quality mink does not have bald spots, no greasy shine, and the fibers do not stick together.
Don't forget to look under the lining, because sometimes unpleasant surprises are hidden there. Properly tanned Scandinavian mink skin should not be white, much less yellow. The skin color should be even, and the texture itself should not have holes or any damage. It is also important to know how the parts of the product are connected. Neat and even seams indicate the quality of the product. While parts glued together can indicate that this is a product that is much cheaper.
Scandinavian mink. Reviews
The huge annual sales volume speaks for itself. Two out of three fur coats and coats in the world are made from this fur. And there are a number of reasons due to which the Scandinavian mink occupies a leading position in the world. Customer reviews indicate the following advantages:
- moisture resistance of fur;
- wear resistance;
- quality due to strict control;
- huge selection of colors and shades;
- relatively low cost of goods.
Finally, I would like to say: you should not save too much on purchasing a fur coat. After all, this product is not bought for one season. So it’s better to take a more expensive model that will delight you for many years than to buy a fake from a tray and regret this purchase for a long time.
KOPENGAGEN FUR
KOPENGAGEN FUR is one of the leading auction houses and the most famous fur supplier in the world. This auction offers the widest selection of mink and other furs. The main partner of the auction is the Association of Danish Fur Producers (ADPP), which devotes all its time to improving the fur industry. The association itself has existed for 80 years - it was founded in 1930. Since then, from a small union, the association has grown into a whole concern - today more than 2,000 farms operate within the association. ADPP labels indicate an unrivaled standardized quality control system for the fur that comes into your hands. The sorting of skins begins on the private farms themselves, which are often family farms. All furs that are ultimately assigned the Kopengagen Fur label meet the principles of compliance with the quality system - and these are certain conditions for keeping animals, high-quality feed, and the latest breeding developments. In the process of obtaining fur, both local and European legislation is strictly observed.
