From the bobble hat to the hood trim, many people don't realize they're wearing real fur. We will explain to you how you can recognize real fur and under what names it is traded.

Every year at the beginning of autumn we receive many requests for status posts and videos on the topic of “faux or real fur?”. How do you actually recognize real fur and what does the “Genotte” label on my jacket mean?

It is no secret that fur animals are killed for clothing and accessories. Although the trade in dog and cat fur has been banned in Europe since January 1, 2009, pet fur still finds its way into European stores today:

Code names in the fur industry

There are actually certain “code names” used in the fur industry. Assuming the manufacturers even give a name.

The German Animal Welfare Association has prepared a list that lists various names and their meanings. Although the trade in dog and cat fur has been banned in Europe since January 1, 2009, dog or cat fur can still be hidden behind certain code names.

This is what it says in a statement from the BW Ministry of Economic Affairs on the Abg's application. Dagenbach, among others, about leather and fur goods made from dog and cat fur from December 18, 1998:

Fur from dogs:
The furs are traded on the world market under the names that correspond to their regional origin and each contain the word “dog” in the local language.

Source:  German Animal Welfare Association

One of the largest fur producers is China - and to this day there is no animal protection law there.

So if the producer decides to label the garment at all, he may cite the fur with a name from the list. So the raccoon dog suddenly becomes an “Asian raccoon”, “Tanuki” or “Murmasky”.

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One note, however, about the list: The kidus mentioned in it is not a cross between a sable and a pine marten, but a pure pine marten. Crosses between Zobel and Bammarder have never been successful, so the description must be viewed critically.

You can find more information about the textile labeling regulations .

Distinguish between real and faux fur

As already indicated in the video above, there are a few tricks on how you can reveal real fur. The tricks are explained very well in this video:

Summarized:

  • Do the feel test
  • Do the blow test
  • Check the bottom
  • Do the needle test
  • Do the trial by fire


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