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MINK FACTS

1. Origin of the mink:	The law requires this information to be listed on the tag of every fur garment.
2. Place of manufacturing:	American and European garments are considered to be of a better quality and, as a result, they usually cost more.
3. Amount of leather used in the manufacturing process:	The amount of leather used to space out between the strips of mink determines how expensive the item should be. The less leather used, the more expensive the garment.
4. Number of pelts used in the garment:	The more expensive garments always contain a greater amount of raw material. Sometimes, this can be tricky due to the fact that short coats with wide sweeps can actually contain more pelts than a long, narrow coat.
5. Special processing:	Furs in which the natural texture and color have been altered are specially processed. Processing includes whether the fur is sheared, dyed. These methods add fashion to the garment and fashion, of course, adds money to the price.