10 November 2020
Traditionally, seal fur and leather were used to protect Inuit and other coastal communities from elements. Today, artisans and designers are using it as a sustainable solution for both function and fashion.
Product Applications
- Accessories: Purses, bags, wallets, gloves, earrings, bowties, tablet cases, etc.
- Clothing: Winter jackets, vests, skirts, etc.
- Footwear: Boots, mukluks, shoes, slippers, sandals, etc.
- Home decors: Chairs, benches, cushions, seat coverings, floor coverings, etc.
Seal Fur & Leather
Primarily in natural silver color with a characteristic black pattern,seal furtakes dye well and is available in a wide range of colors and patterns. Its soft, short and shiny guard hair are used in multiple application.
Seal leather is incredibly versatile. Depending on a customer’s specifications, it can meet both rugged and high-end uses.
Seal Fur & Leather Great Benefits
- Incredibly Warm:Used for thousands of years to protect Canada’s northernmost residents from the most extreme winter conditions.
- Extremely Durable:Easily stored, cleaned and maintained. Properly made, they are known to outlast the owner.
- Exceptionally Versatile:Sealskin takes dye well. Each pelt’s natural patterns is available in wide range of colors and product applications.
- Lightweight:Because there is no underfur, sealskin is light and less bulky allowing a nice slim silhouette.
- Wind & Water Resistant:Water and wind resistant due to its natural high oil content and tight fiber structure.
- Biodegradable:Eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to non-renewable and environmentally toxic (plastic) clothing.
A Canadian Tradition
Canadian Seal textiles are harvested from Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast. For hundred of years, sealing has been a sustainable source for food, clothing and health for many communities across the country.
When you purchase Canadian Seal Products, you choose to support local communities by buying a sustainable and environmentally friendly, high quality product.
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