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What is beaver fur good for?

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What is beaver fur good for?

For everyday use or costume and decoration, furs have been used for the production of outterware such as coats and cape, garment and shoe lining, a variety of head coverings, and ornamental trim and trappings. Beaver pelts could be made into either full-fur or felted-fur hats.

How much would a fur trader make from one beaver pelt?

Each skin averages one and a half pound, and is worth in New York or London $5 per pound; value $7.50. The beaver skin is the circulating medium of the country.”

What is beaver felt?

Felted beaver, the end product used in the actual construction of a beaver hat, was created through the process of felting. The fur of the beaver had little barbs on the end which, when pressed, would interlock and make a solid fabric: felt. Beaver hats were water-repellent.

What kind of fur is in beaver fur felt?

Beaver Fur Felt is dense and virtually waterproof. It consists of beaver and/or rabbit/hare fur blended with felt to produce a material that lasts 5-10 times longer than wool-felt.

Why are beaver pelts worth so much money?

Beaver Pelts used to be worth more than a house around this time. It’s the reason why the Quebec Colony was founded. These pelts were rare in Europe and the rich would buy as many as they could. The fuck? WHY? It is a historical thing.

Why was the first cowboy hat made from beaver fur?

Because it has no dye in the hat body, the sun will fade the hat over time, giving it character and making it just as unique as its owner. The first cowboy hats were made from 100% beaver fur-felt, natural and undyed, and unless the cowboy lost it or had it stolen – the hat lasted a lifetime.

What kind of felt is used for cowboy hats?

Hat makers who use beaver fur-felt are proud of it and will state so. We sell 3 quality beaver blends for our fine western hats – 5X, 20X and 100X. 5X is a blend of about 5% beaver with rabbit and felt. Our 20X is 50% beaver and our 100X is pure 100% beaver fur-felt. For an all weather hat you can’t beat a pure beaver cowboy hat.