NF OVERSEAS — by Nabi Furriers, established 1955

01

Reading a fur

Every natural fur has three layers. Looking at each one tells you most of what you need to know.

Guard hair

The longer outer hairs. They give a fur its colour, its sheen and its outline.

Underfur

The soft, dense layer beneath, which gives a fur its fullness.

Leather

The skin itself. On a well-made piece it is supple and light.

How to tell Brush the hair gently against its direction: it should spring back. Then part it and look at the base — an even, dense underfur is the sign of a well-chosen pelt.

02

The furs we document

Each Nabi Furriers label names its fur. These are the furs named on our labels today.

Mink

Appearance

Short, dense hair with a soft natural sheen.

In the hand

Silky, smooth and light.

On the body

Lies close to the body, for a clean, tailored line.

Label

Purple Quality · Superior Grade

Fox

Appearance

Long guard hairs over a soft, dense underfur.

In the hand

Full and airy, with natural movement.

On the body

Voluminous, for a more dramatic silhouette.

Label

Platinum Quality · Superior Grade

Looking for another fur? Ask our team what is available this season.

03

Is it real fur?

• Gently part the hair. Real fur grows from a soft leather base — the skin itself. Faux fur is knitted into a fabric backing.
• Natural fur varies slightly in colour and tip texture from pelt to pelt.
• Check the documentation. Our identification label states 100% real fur and the country of origin; where a Certificate of Authenticity is issued, it certifies the piece as an authentic, natural fur product.

04

Labels and designations

Our quality labels carry two lines — a quality designation and a grade:

These are Nabi Furriers’ own designations, exactly as printed on the label. We do not publish a wider grading scale — for any piece, our team will explain its label in person.

05

Caring for fur

• Professional fur cleaning only — never wash, bleach, iron or tumble dry.
• Keep it away from moisture, humidity and heat.
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.
• Hang it on a broad-shouldered hanger.
• Never store it in plastic — use a breathable garment bag.
• Keep perfume and hairspray away from the fur.
• Off-season, store it in a temperature-controlled environment. Shake gently to restore volume.
• Natural fur may shed slightly over time.

From the care instructions on our identification label and hang tag.