Silklamb chasuble with bottened bluefox, dyed. Germany. Fur clothing is clothing made entirely of, or partially of, the fur of animals. Fur is one of the oldest forms of clothing, thought widely used as hominids first expanded outside of Africa. A small minority within contemporary Western societies still wear fur and fur trim, according to fashion dictates. Some view fur as luxurious, although a growing majority, including the citizens of Western Europe and the United States, reject it due to welfare and ethical concerns. The term 'a fur' is often used to refer to a coat, wrap, or shawl made from the fur of animals. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 426 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,211 × 1,705 pixels, file size: 282 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ...
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Clothing protects the vulnerable nude human body from the extremes of weather, other features of our environment, and for safety reasons. ...
For other uses, see Fur (disambiguation). ...
History and use
Fur is generally thought to have been among the first materials used for clothing and bodily decoration. The exact date when clothes were first used is debated (see Clothes). Several species of hominoids including Homo sapiens and Homo neanderthalensis used fur clothing. (See also List of types of clothing) Introduction Humans often wear articles of clothing (also known as dress, garments or attire) on the body (for the alternative, see nudity). ...
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Binomial name Homo neanderthalensis King, 1864 The Neanderthal or Neandertal was a species of genus Homo (Homo neanderthalensis) that inhabited Europe and parts of western Asia from about 230,000 to 29,000 years ago (in the Middle Palaeolithic, early Stone Age). ...
Fur or skin clothing of some form is worn in virtually every country. Furs are especially popular in colder countries due to their excellent properties of insulation. The Inuit peoples of the Arctic relied on fur for most of their clothing, and it also forms a part of traditional Russian, Scandinavian and Japanese clothing. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (924x1296, 161 KB) old photo File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Canon (priest) Fur clothing User talk:Angie Y./Archive 3 Metadata This file contains additional information...
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Today, winter clothes such as scarves and coats or coat trimmings are the garments most commonly made from fur.
Animal furs used in garments and trim may be dyed bright colors or with patterns, often to mimic exotic animal pelts: alternatively they may be left their original pattern and colour. Fur may be shorn down to imitate the feel of a soft velvet fabric, creating a fabric called shearling. Shearling is the pelt of a lamb. ...
Sources of fur Common animal sources (furbearer) for fur clothing and fur trimmed accessories include: Most fur is obtained from animals farmed specifically for the purpose, primarily mink and fox. Many animals, however, particularly beaver and seal, are hunted from the wild for their fur, meat, oil and other products. Currently in the United States, there are no federal laws regulating these industries. In some countries, primarily in Asia, domestic dogs and cats are used for fur clothing products which may be mislabled as coyote, wild dog, wolf, wild cat, or bobcat. In Canada, there are no regulations regarding the import of domestic animal hides and furs. Stores have allegedly sold raccoon dog fur-trimmed coat as being non-animal fur. This article is about the animal. ...
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Species C. canadensis C. fiber Beavers are semi-aquatic rodents native to North America and Europe. ...
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Subfamilies Cryptoproctinae Euplerinae Hemigalinae Paradoxurinae Viverrinae The 35 species of civet, genet and linsang make up the family Viverridae. ...
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Processing of fur The manufacturing of fur clothing involves obtaining animal pelts where the hair is left on the animal's processed skin. In contrast, leather made from any animal hide involves removing the fur from the skin and using only the tanned skin. The use of wool involves shearing the animal's hair from the living animal, so that the wool can be regrown. Fake fur or "faux fur" designates any synthetic material, produced from oil, that attempts to mimic the appearance and feel of real fur. Modern leather-working tools Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides and skins of animals, primarily cattlehide. ...
For other uses, see Wool (disambiguation). ...
Fake fur or fun fur is any material designed to resemble fur, normally as part of a piece of clothing. ...
Synthetic fibers are the result of extensive research by scientists to increase and improve upon the supply of naturally occurring animal and plant fibers that have been used in making cloth and rope. ...
The chemical treatment of fur to increase its felting quality is known as carroting, as the process tends to turn the tips of the fur a yellowish-red "carrot like" colour.
A furrier is a person who makes, repairs, alters, cleans, or otherwise deals in furs of animals. Fur clothing is clothing made entirely of, or partially of, the fur of animals. Main Entry: fur•ri•er Pronunciation: f&r-E-&r, f&-rE- Function: noun Etymology: alteration of Middle English furrer, from Anglo-French furrere, from Old French forrer to fur -- more at FUR 1 : a fur dealer 2 a : one that dresses furs b : one that makes, repairs, alters, or...
Anti-fur campaigns -
Main article: Fur farming Anti-fur campaigns reached a peak in the 1980s and 1990s, with the participation of numerous celebrities.[1] This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
Animal rights advocates and Animal welfare activists object to the trapping and killing of wildlife, and to the confinement and killing of animals on fur farms. These groups claim that traps, in addition to being painful and non-lethal, are indiscriminate and catch many unwanted species including domestic pets. They also claim that life on fur farms is cruel because natural behaviors are restricted and methods of death may be painful or prolonged. Animal liberation redirects here. ...
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Environmental concerns are also cited in anti-fur campaigns. Many fur garments are heavily dyed with chemicals to alter their color. Fur farms or fur ranches also produce animal wastes and leftover carcasses that may become odorous or diseased. Escaped animals from fur farms could also affect the surrounding habitat and the gene pool of the wild population.
Some animal welfare groups have disrupted fur fashion shows with protests while others sponsor anti-fur poster contests and fashion shows featuring faux furs or other alternatives to fur clothing. These groups sponsor "Compassionate Fashion Day" on the third Saturday of August to promote their anti-fur message.
One of the most controversial areas of the fur industry is the annual seal hunt held in Canada. Many have criticized the hunt as being cruel, but defenders of the hunt and Canadian government biologists state that it is humane and sustainable. In Canada, a government survey[2] showed two thirds of Canadians supported the seal hunt as regulated under Canadian law. Three quarters of Canadians were not opposed to the seal hunt, after being informed of these regulations. One quarter was opposed. While government regulations require that the killing of seals be conducted humanely, some seal hunters have been accused of not following these regulations. In fact, there is video evidence which suggests that seal hunters' techniques are not humane - not because there is any fault with the regulations, but because hiring enough people to enforce these regulations isn't feasible. Simply, the hunting method isn't cruel to seals, but not everyone follows the method. Seal hunting or sealing is the killing and harvesting of seals by human communities for their meat, fur and blubber. ...
Products from all marine mammals, even from abundant populations and regulated hunts, such as the Canadian seal hunt, are banned in the United States.[3]
Notable celebrities and designers known to advocate and promote anti-fur campaigns include but are not limited to: For other uses, see Fur (disambiguation). ...
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See also An Alberta fur trader in the 1890s. ...
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References - ^ U.S. Fur Retail Sales Still Edging Higher by FCUSA
- ^ 2000 Canadian Government survey, 2000
- ^ Information on the MMPA
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag PETA List of anti-fur Celebrities and Fashion Designers Retrieved November 7 2007
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