The Furcraft company offers you several options for luxurious arctic fox fur. If you want to buy arctic fox skins, first we advise you to carefully study our entire range. In general, arctic fox fur is one of the few types of fur that is liked by both buyers and designers. The former are delighted with its practical qualities and beauty, while the latter are delighted by the fact that fur can be perfectly processed and any product can be sewn from it.
Products made from natural arctic fox fur are highly durable. And weariness. Fur coats and vests, if properly cared for, can be worn for about 10 seasons and they will retain a presentable appearance. The Arctic fox, having long, fluffy hair, looks elegant and expensive in any product, be it a long fur coat or a short vest.
Also, fur is great for sewing edges, collars or cuffs. Natural arctic fox fur is no less popular today than mink: ladies of all ages buy it with pleasure. Our catalog contains skins not only of natural colors, but also dyed and printed skins. And for those who prefer natural colors to any original colors and patterns, our catalog has several color options.
Arctic fox fur
Animal arctic fox, or polar fox
Arctic fox, from lat. Alopex lagopus, or polar fox, is a predatory mammal of the Arctic fox family. This beautiful animal is also known as the Arctic, white and snow fox. In appearance it really resembles a fox, only the body is squat, the muzzle is shortened, the ears are rounded, the tail is long and very fluffy. The dense, layered coat provides excellent thermal insulation during the winter.
The Arctic fox inhabits the continental tundra, starting from the Scandinavian and Kola Peninsulas through all of polar Eurasia and North America. As well as Greenland, Spitsbergen, Novaya Zemlya, many islands of the Arctic Ocean, the Canadian Archipelago, the Pribilof, Aleutian and Commander Islands. During winter migrations, they go far into the Polar Basin and run south all the way to southern Finland, almost to the latitude of Moscow, the southern part of the Baikal region, the lower reaches of the Amur, and into the northern taiga regions.
The Arctic fox is the only animal that has inhabited the entire tundra zone of the Northern Hemisphere and has adapted to life on the drifting ice of the Arctic Ocean, penetrating deep into the Arctic to the North Pole.
The Arctic fox is a typical polar animal, a small inhabitant of the northern hemisphere of the Arctic, living in the Arctic tundra biomes. It is incredibly hardy, easily tolerates low and high temperatures, thanks to its thick, warm and dense fur, fluffy soles, short ears and muzzle.
Types and subspecies of Arctic fox
In the wild, there are two types of Arctic foxes – white and blue. Arctic foxes vary in fur color and physical properties.
White Arctic foxes live on the mainland and make up the bulk of wild arctic foxes. In winter, the Arctic fox turns snowy white, serving as camouflage on the vast snow plains and ice of the Arctic region. The fur of the Arctic fox becomes lush and fluffy, dense, uniform and very thick, to protect it from northern winds and frost. In summer, the arctic fox changes color to brown or blue-gray, perfectly harmonizing with colorful landscapes. And also changes his winter outfit to lighter and rarer fur.
Blue Arctic foxes live on the islands and are considered rare and more expensive due to their fur. The blue fox has denser fur due to the undercoat, white hollow fibers create a dense air cushion around the body and thus retain heat. The fur of the blue fox is characterized by various shades: light coffee color, silver-brown, dark gray with a bluish tint, or sand. Arctic foxes have the strongest and most beautiful fur in the second half of winter - at the end of January-February. The blue arctic fox in winter takes on a hue from sandy and light coffee to dark gray with a bluish tint or brown with silver.
In summer, it changes its warm, cozy fur coat to short fur of dirty brown and yellowish-gray color.
Climate change, affecting the habitat of arctic foxes and their food sources, threatens the extinction of the arctic fox species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature included the Arctic fox in the Red Book as a species that is in danger of extinction. The smallest, endangered species, with a catastrophic decline in numbers in recent years, the Komandorsky, or Mednovsky, subspecies of blue fox Alopex lagopus semenovi has the status of an endangered species of category I, and is listed in the Red Book of Russia.
Arctic fox subspecies: - Bering Arctic fox, Alopex lagopus beringensis - Icelandic Arctic fox, Alopex lagopus fuliginosus - Greenland Arctic fox, Alopex lagopus groenlandicus - Hall Island Arctic fox, Alopex lagopus hallensis - Point Barrow (or Nuvuk) Arctic fox, Alopex lagopus innuitus - Pribilof Islands Arctic fox, Alopex lagopus pribilofensis - Commander's blue arctic fox, Alopex lagopus semenovi - Siberian arctic fox, Alopex lagopus sibiricus - Svalbard arctic fox, Alopex lagopus spitzbergensis - Ungavia arctic fox, Alopex lagopus ungava
Cage breeding of Arctic foxes
In the tundra, the arctic fox serves as the main object of the fur trade. Arctic fox fur is highly valued in the fur industry. In Alaska, arctic foxes have been bred for their fur since 1865 and are important to the local economy. The undisputed leaders in breeding and selection of colored (mutation) Arctic foxes in captivity are Finland and Norway. The color variations obtained from the blue fox are exclusive developments of Finnish and Norwegian breeders. In Russia they are working towards breeding new species of arctic foxes, but they are raised on individual farms in very small quantities. In America, arctic foxes are practically not bred.
Since breeding work in each country was carried out independently, to date, three types of cellular Arctic fox have emerged in the world: Russian, Baltic and Norwegian. The Russian type is closest in hair structure to the wild fox - the spine is low, soft; medium sized skins. The Norwegian type is characterized by high dense underfur, large skin size, and thick pile. The Baltic type is intermediate in characteristics between Russian and Norwegian.
For many years, fur farmers have tried to tame and domesticate wild animals for industrial fur production. The Arctic fox turned out to be picky in its diet, unpretentious to living conditions and capable of reproducing offspring in captivity. In fur farms, breeders develop new breeds only from the blue fox; it is more valuable because of the beautiful shade of its fur. On fur farms, Arctic foxes are raised in several varieties, differing in the color of their underfur:
Silver foxes have a dark underfur, the same tone as the color of the awn. The guard hairs form a light zone extending from the base and ending above the border of the down hairs. White areas of guard hair protruding above the underfur give the impression of silver hair with a white ring. Some of the hair is fully pigmented, and the amount can vary from 4-5% to 100% in polar foxes that are “deaf” in color. In 1976, in the Murmansk region at the Kolsky state farm, the Kola factory type of silver foxes was approved, which are distinguished by a dark tone, well-defined silveriness and are reminiscent of silver-black foxes in color.
Veiled Arctic foxes have an underfur that is much lighter than the pigmented tops of the awns, light gray or almost white. In animals of a pure tone, the underfur has a darker, bluish-gray zone at the base. The distribution of pigment in the guard hairs is the same as in silver foxes, but the dark tips of the guard hairs, rising above the light tips of the underfur, create the impression of a veil. There is a factory type of arctic fox from the Pushkinsky fur farm in the Moscow region, characterized by a pure blue fur color with a graphite veil.
Arctic foxes have known recessive mutations that change the basic color. These include arctic foxes with intense blue coloring - sapphire, brown - dark beige and albino. Various color forms of arctic foxes have also been bred - pearl, arctic marble, platinum, silver.
Sapphire Arctic fox - has completely pure blue fur, very similar to the fur of the sapphire mink, was bred in Sweden.
Brown Arctic fox - its color is similar to the fur of mink with palomino or arctic beige, as well as the fur of pearl minks. Bred in Norway, but the number of Arctic foxes with brown fur is quite limited.
Albino Arctic foxes are white foxes whose fur is the same color throughout the year, with blue or red eyes. Bred at the Roshchinsky fur farm in the Leningrad region. Over time, their breeding stopped completely due to the low cost of fur.
In Russia, considerable attention is paid to breeding arctic foxes, whose coloring is modified under the influence of dominant genes. These genes determine white spotting and weaken coloration - white-faced arctic foxes, shadow shadow. The main method of breeding white-faced and shadow foxes is to cross them with the veiled or silver fox.
White-faced Arctic foxes - on the muzzle have the same pattern as that of white-faced foxes - from the tip of the nose through the forehead between the ears, a white stripe runs, merging with a white “collar”, which connects to the white chest. There are also spots on the belly and lower paws. This fur color is considered dominant in blue foxes, and similar mutations often appear in various farms. In Poland, a variety of white-faced arctic foxes was bred with dark fur color and a white pattern that is visible only in the summer: in winter, such arctic foxes are completely white.
Shadow-shadow Arctic foxes - the mutation manifests itself in lightening of the overall color and the development of white spotting. In animals of the lightest color, white spotting is hardly noticeable; only single hairs with pigmented tips of guard hairs are found, which create a light veil. The trade name for this type of fur is “pearl”.
There are different classifications of arctic fox subspecies. Scandinavian classification and Russian classification:
The blue arctic fox, or simply the blue fox, or veiled arctic fox, is the largest group. The fur color varies from gray to greyish-white, with the dark tips of the guard hairs forming a veil. It has a low and soft awn, almost indistinguishable from the underfur. According to the Russian classification, it is called “Norwegian”.
The silver fox (Blue Frost fox) is very similar to the silver-black fox, but its awning is not pronounced, and its hair has only two colors. According to the Russian classification - foxdog or bluefrost. In the fur industry, the appearance of the silver fox is improved using various types of tinting and bleaching.
Shadow Blue Frost fox is a type of silver fox with white sides and a collar.
The white arctic fox (Blue Shadow fox) is completely white, sometimes having individual hairs with black tips. According to the Russian classification, it is also called the “pearl” arctic fox. It is used in its natural form for sewing fur clothing. Sometimes, if there are minor defects, it can be bleached. At the same time, this breed is ideal for coloring in light colors.
The Platinum and Arctic Marble color varieties exist in both foxes and the more common arctic foxes. These skins have an original natural color. An interesting visual effect is created by white guard hairs with dark tips. Towards the ridge, the pile acquires a darker, richer shade, and a white collar is located on the throat.
Who is bluefrost or foxdog
Bluefrost, bluefrost translated from English. means "blue frost". The animal is a mixture of a black and brown fox and a blue fox. The popular name is “foxdog”.
The unique hybrid was artificially bred in the 40s of the 20th century with a slightly different goal - to confirm the possibility of interbreeding and breeding a new breed. Initially, they did not count on mass breeding of bluefrost, and they began to specifically breed the resulting hybrid animal only after the development of an artificial insemination system. Breeding involved inseminating female Arctic foxes with the sperm of male black and brown foxes. It is worth noting that female Arctic foxes produce better litters and are larger in number, since they are more fertile than foxes, so insemination is carried out in this way, and not vice versa. The only negative is that bluefrost hybrids are sterile, and when mating naturally, offspring cannot be obtained. So the bluefrost hybrid can only be bred artificially in cellular conditions.
Bluefrost fur - nobility and elegance
The uniqueness of bluefrost lies not only in its origin, but also in the amazing properties of its fur. Bluefrost fur at first glance resembles a black and brown fox, but the price between them at fur auctions differs significantly. Bluefrost can be easily identified by its color. The black and brown fox's spine has three colors: gray at the base, white in the middle, and black at the tips. Bluefrost has a two-color fur color - blue and black. The fur of the bluefrost is thinner and denser than that of the black-brown fox, so it is classified as short-haired.
Bluefrost fur looks noble and elegant. Hybrid fur is pleasant to the touch, products made from it are comfortable and are perfect for wearing in cold weather. When sewing fur products, they use both natural bluefrost of a dark or smoky color, and dyed in light or dark undertones. Blueforst fur is used to make men's and women's clothing and hats. It is preferred by both women and men of different ages, adding chic and nobility to the style.
The somewhat cramped financial situation of most Russian fashionistas often does not allow them to purchase clothes made from natural fur. Moreover, even in Soviet times, a stereotype was intensively introduced into people’s consciousness, speaking about the superiority of artificial fur over natural fur. But lately, there has been a desire among beautiful ladies around the world for everything natural and natural. Fur products cannot be considered an exception. And this is quite understandable, because there is nothing better than fur products made from blueforst or other natural furs, and true connoisseurs of fur clothing understand this very well.
But now designers intend not to limit themselves to any one fur in their products. Along with the main type of fur, which can be different, it is proposed to use some details from other furs, for example, from mouton or mink, which may well allow designers to create an exclusive product.
Arctic fox fur - splendor and luxury
The fur of the blue fox is long-haired and has a thick, high underfur. The fur of blue foxes has dense guard hairs with a white base and a blue or lilac tip. The colored tips of the guard hairs form a beautiful bluish veil against the background of light, almost white fluff. The skin appears matte-smoky and resembles platinum in color, which is why it is also called platinum.
Arctic fox fur is lush, soft and warm. Arctic fox fur is associated with splendor and luxury because it is very cozy, durable and comfortable. The strength of the arctic fox's fur is determined by the structure of the fur and skin; hair follicles and hair follicles are located very deep in the dermis. The villi at the roots are thick and crimped, forming a thick mass, a solid structure that cannot be combed. Arctic fox fur is more durable than fox fur; products made from it retain their appearance for up to 9-12 years. Products made from blue fox last 12 seasons, and those made from white fox last 9 seasons. Wear resistance 65%.
It is in great demand at international auctions due to the structure and color of the fur. Wonderful fur coats, fur coats, muffs, and hats are made from arctic fox fur. Also used in luxury models as a finishing material - collar, cuffs or edge. Widespread use is due to the beautiful natural color, which can be given almost any color, two-color and three-color dyeing.
Arctic fox is a favorite material for the clothing industry: it is dyed and used as trim for outerwear. In its natural form, blue fox fur is used extremely rarely. White Arctic fox fur is used in its natural form, slightly bleached to remove yellowness. The white arctic fox is also indispensable for painting when it is necessary to obtain pure light colors.
Arctic fox fur has high restoration properties. Scuffs of the hairline of the arctic fox's skin can be restored by placing new pieces of fur in their place. The plastic properties of the Arctic fox skin are preserved for a long time. If necessary, the fur of the Arctic fox can be externally transformed by repainting it in a different color. When using products, arctic fox fur should be periodically combed with a metal comb. Careful wear and timely repairs significantly extend the service life of the product.
Colored Arctic foxes are a rare and valuable commodity: sometimes the number of skins of a new, unprecedented color does not exceed 20 pieces. Their cost has always been very high, but especially now. At auctions for rare items, there is a real battle among famous fashion houses: displaying exclusive fur is an opportunity to stand out among the crowd of designers, and the absence of such goods is an excellent protection against copying.
Arctic fox fur has taken a strong place among the favorite materials of designers. Today fashion gravitates towards natural colors and textures, so the entire range of long-haired mutations is at a premium. They are very often used as finishes; new technologies make it possible to give this lush and thick fur the plasticity of knitwear and collect it into large products. Many new technologies are being developed in which the natural luxury of the Arctic fox receives a completely unexpected and original sound. Therefore, we can say that we were lucky enough to witness the return to fashion of a beautiful, luxurious and cozy material, with almost limitless design possibilities - arctic fox fur.
Arctic fox fur is one of the most popular furs known in Russia, Ukraine and other European countries. Long, thick and very lush arctic fox fur is the best material for luxury designer products. Leading fashion houses use arctic fox fur in a wide variety of variations in their fur collections: fur coats and sheepskin coats, coats and muffs, collars and cuffs, hats and bags. Designers are experimenting with arctic fox fur in every possible way, modernizing it, cutting it and dyeing it in all sorts of shades for a special effect.
Arctic fox fur has gained widespread love and popularity among women after actively appearing on Hollywood movie screens on the shoulders of the best beauties. In 1932, gorgeous arctic fox fur adorned the great actress Marlene Dietrich, who appeared on screen in a charming arctic fox fur coat. In the 50s, the charming Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe demonstrated arctic fox fur.
History of Arctic fox hunting
Mining in the initial period was carried out without any restrictions. After his first winter on the island. Bering in 1745-46 Emelyan Basov exported 2,000 arctic fox skins. In the winter of 1748-49, Andreyan Tolstykh took 1,500 arctic foxes. In the 1749-50 season, Basov killed 2,100 arctic foxes. Currently, the Commanders' hunting ground became a hunting ground only during the period of the lease of the islands by Hutchinson, Kohl and Co. (1871-91). Fishing was limited by the timing and volumes of production; years of fishing alternated with launches. In the subsequent period, the Kamchatka Commercial and Industrial Society was engaged in the procurement of arctic fox, from 1911 to 1917 - Churkin and Co. The launch system was no longer strictly observed, and since 1918 it ceased to exist altogether, which accordingly affected the level of annual production.
White foxes are popular characters in folklore of different nations. So, the Japanese believed that the White Beauty witch was hiding in the body of this animal.
Advantages of the Arctic fox
Arctic fox fur is one of the most popular in the world. He has many positive qualities that attract women from all over the world.
- 1. Comfort and good thermal insulation qualities. Outerwear made from arctic fox provides excellent protection from frost and wind. In addition, arctic fox fur is very comfortable for daily wear, because it complements any look well.
- 2. Practicality. Arctic fox fur coats are wear-resistant and reliable. They do not fade or deteriorate under the influence of moisture. In addition, the Arctic fox is easy to wash and restore.
- 3. Aesthetic data. The Arctic fox is very lush and thick, so a fur coat made from this fur looks attractive and rich. It is used by the world's leading designers in many collections; outerwear, accessories, hats, etc. are made from it.
Nowadays arctic fox is used both in natural and processed forms. Sheared and dyed fur is becoming increasingly popular, although natural color also follows fashion trends.
The Arctic fox is one of the most attractive and practical furs in the world. It has been used by clothing designers for several centuries, but even now it does not lose its popularity!
