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The Saga Furs Creative Hub develops new fur processing methods and trains designers in the use of fur materials. Over the years, the biggest names in fashion as well as rising young talent from all over the world have attended Saga Furs’ workshops and learned new skills. The Creative Hub has a major influence on the popularity of…

Furmark is a comprehensive global certification system. Furmark encompasses a number of individual certification programs, including WelFur.Each program has a specific, independently-developed science-based protocol/standard. The respective programs are then subject to third-party assessment and certified by a recognised certification body. The certification system itself also includes a traceability component. Furmark products are traceable, verified, and guaranteed…

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WelFur is the European fur animal welfare assessment program for mink, fox and Finnraccoon (Asiatic raccoon). WelFur protocol is included in the Finnish Standards fur farm certification. WelFur has been designed by independent scientists at seven European universities. It concentrates on the four principles of animal welfare as stated in the European Commission’s Welfare Quality…

Fox, mink and Finnraccoon pelts entitled to bear the Saga® trademark are only sold in Saga Furs Oyj’s auctions. The Saga® label guarantees high technical quality, good production conditions and material traceability. Thanks to the responsibility and traceability associated with the brand, globally leading companies have chosen to partner with Saga Furs. Traceability and transparency…

Auctions determine the world market price of pelts The most important sales channel of pelts is an international auction, where the world market price of pelts is determined according to current supply and demand. Most buyers are professional traders who purchase pelts for their own clients, the global fashion industry and fur business. The auction event…

Finland is a forerunner in fur farm certification FARM CERTIFICATION Fur farm certification in Finland is a quality assurance and environmental system that emphasises responsibility and transparency. It covers all parts of the fur farming process: The Finnish Fur Breeders’ Association FIFUR started developing the certification system in co-operation with the key stakeholder groups in…

Mink (Neovison vison, before Mustela vison) Mink belongs to the Mustelidae family. It is one of the most important and highly valued fur animals in the world. Mink originates from North America, where its farming began in the late 1880s. The first mink were brought to Finland in the 1920s, but actual mink farming began…

In fur stores, expert staff help customers with the purchase of a new fur, or the renewal or fixing an old one. Many stores also offer fur storage service for the summertime. Find the contact information of your nearest fur store at www.turkiskaupanliitto.fi  Elsewhere online Find your closest fur shop Where to buy fur in Europe Back…

Blue Fox (Vulpes lagopus, before Alopex lagopus) Blue fox breeding began in Finland in the 1920s. The bluish-grey variant of the arctic fox, blue fox is the most common fur animal farmed in Finland. Its coat has a very light tone in the winter, while it is rather dark grey in the summer. Farmed blue…