bunny vs beaver

[Bob Roberts]

At least for the felts they produce for Optimo, they are using wild beaver and hare. I imagine Graham has his felts made to his specifications, so all of their felts might not be wild furs. But they have the capacity to make them.

Thank you jlee. Its good (info) to know what your wearing, no matter who you get it from.

 

[mayserwegener]

Now I wonder if FEPSA is using "hare" or rabbit or both...?

I know they recommend their LLX quality which is 100% Hare for Velour, Satin and Melusine finishes.

https://www.fepsa.pt/technical-info/finishes

Brad Bowers posted this 1924 Crofut & Knapp "Where Fur Comes From" a while ago. I think this is a good guide for pre WWII hats although the recommended Coney types don't match exactly with German sources I have come across (they were especially down on Australian furs).

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15591&d=1405095538

 

[emigran]

Kwazy wabbit...