Glossary of Frequently Used Terms
Autumn Haze: a natural trademark EMBA mink color, generally similar to pastel (tan)
Azurene: a natural trademark EMBA mink color, generally a silvery white
Blackglama: a brand of ranch mink pelts raised by the American Legend Cooperative (see http://www.blackglama.com/)
Cerulean: a natural trademark EMBA mink color, generally a silver or gray
Color Added: fur that has some dye added but is not dip dyed, and therefore does not effect the leather
Corduroy: a garment made of alternating stripes of fur and leather
Demi-Buff: a natural mink color, generally a medium brown
Dyed: fur that has been processed to change its color
EMBA: the Mutation Mink Breeders Association (see http://www.americanlegend.com/AboutUS/History.aspx)
Faux fur: synthetic or man made fabric intended to look like real fur
Guard Hairs: the longer hairs above the underwool that provide water resistance and protection
Hudson Seal: muskrat pelts that have been sheared and dyed black
Intarsia: a process where sections of dyed fur are sewn together to form a design or pattern
Kid: young goat
Letout: a process where a pelt is cut into diagonal pieces and then sewn back together to form a longer, cohesive piece
Lunaraine: a natural mink color, generally a silvery medium brown
Lutetia: a natural EMBA trademark mink color, generally a "gunmetal" gray
Mahogany: a natural mink color, generally a darker brown
Natural: fur that is in its original color state and not dyed
Naked Leather: unfinished leather
Northern Seal: rabbit pelts that have been sheared and dyed black
Oxidation: a natural color change that occurs because of exposure to light and oxygen, accelerated by heat and improper storage
Pastel: a natural mink color, generally a tan
Plucked: fur that has the guard hairs removed
Ranch: a natural mink color, generally a very dark brown or black
Sections: small pieces of different pelts that are sewn together in a garment (i.e. heads, gills, paws, etc.)
Sheared: fur that has been clipped off to reduce the feel and appearance of guard hairs, resulting in a velvety feel and uniform hair length
Skin on Skin: full pelts that are sewn directly to each other
Suede: leather that has a napped finish
Tourmaline: a natural EMBA trademark mink color, generally an ivory white
Trapunto: a quilting technique that results in a raised surface design
Underwool: the thick, soft layer of fur that is closest to the skin and provides insulation
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Azurene: a natural trademark EMBA mink color, generally a silvery white
Blackglama: a brand of ranch mink pelts raised by the American Legend Cooperative (see http://www.blackglama.com/)
Cerulean: a natural trademark EMBA mink color, generally a silver or gray
Color Added: fur that has some dye added but is not dip dyed, and therefore does not effect the leather
Corduroy: a garment made of alternating stripes of fur and leather
Demi-Buff: a natural mink color, generally a medium brown
Dyed: fur that has been processed to change its color
EMBA: the Mutation Mink Breeders Association (see http://www.americanlegend.com/AboutUS/History.aspx)
Faux fur: synthetic or man made fabric intended to look like real fur
Guard Hairs: the longer hairs above the underwool that provide water resistance and protection
Hudson Seal: muskrat pelts that have been sheared and dyed black
Intarsia: a process where sections of dyed fur are sewn together to form a design or pattern
Kid: young goat
Letout: a process where a pelt is cut into diagonal pieces and then sewn back together to form a longer, cohesive piece
Lunaraine: a natural mink color, generally a silvery medium brown
Lutetia: a natural EMBA trademark mink color, generally a "gunmetal" gray
Mahogany: a natural mink color, generally a darker brown
Natural: fur that is in its original color state and not dyed
Naked Leather: unfinished leather
Northern Seal: rabbit pelts that have been sheared and dyed black
Oxidation: a natural color change that occurs because of exposure to light and oxygen, accelerated by heat and improper storage
Pastel: a natural mink color, generally a tan
Plucked: fur that has the guard hairs removed
Ranch: a natural mink color, generally a very dark brown or black
Sections: small pieces of different pelts that are sewn together in a garment (i.e. heads, gills, paws, etc.)
Sheared: fur that has been clipped off to reduce the feel and appearance of guard hairs, resulting in a velvety feel and uniform hair length
Skin on Skin: full pelts that are sewn directly to each other
Suede: leather that has a napped finish
Tourmaline: a natural EMBA trademark mink color, generally an ivory white
Trapunto: a quilting technique that results in a raised surface design
Underwool: the thick, soft layer of fur that is closest to the skin and provides insulation
*Something missing? Please e-mail your question using the contact us form!
