Frequently asked questions

We produce Swiss skins in our own tannery/finishing shop in Oberdiessbach (Emmental): From raw fur to high-quality fur products - everything under one roof! All Swiss furs and fur products are specially marked in the webshop.

We source imported furs and fur products from long-standing, proven partner companies.

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We ensure high quality according to the motto "Better safe than sorry":
1. on receipt of the hides and hide products.
2. when packing before shipping.

Yes, we only offer genuine furs. Whether lamb, fox, rabbit, deer or any other fur from our huge range: Each coat is unique- Slight variations in color or pattern are natural.

Yes, we do Lambskins for baby carriages, the have a heat-regulating effect and ensure a high level of comfort. They are characterized by a special tanning process (Relugan, also known as medical tanning). This makes them easy to wash and gives them a beautiful golden color.

Lambskin is from Naturally anti-allergic and antibacterial. It can reduce the risk of allergies and respiratory diseases (e.g. asthma) in infants.

For allergy sufferers, it is important that your lambskins are medically tanned and therefore skin-friendly and anti-allergenic.
As long as there is no allergy to wool, in principle any lambskin can be used, although we recommend undyed lambskins.

Skins are natural products and therefore unique. The pictures in the store serve as examples, each coat has its own structure and color nuance.
Exceptions are the items marked "Unique". Order a unique pieceyou will receive exactly the coat shown.

Raw Swiss skinsWe source our lambskins mainly from the Thun slaughterhouse (Bernese Oberland). We buy the game skins from hunters from all over Switzerland, also mainly from the Bernese Oberland.

Imported skins in the raw state mainly come from New Zealand and Australia. Other countries of origin include Iceland, Sweden and Brazil.

There are countless Methodsto produce a cuddly fur product from raw fur. With more than 160 years of experience and modern know-how, we use the gentlest and most environmentally friendly to. Hundreds of thousands of customers in Switzerland and abroad are delighted with the excellent quality of the fur products.

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Mimosa screening (organic or natural tanning)
Pure nature: Only vegetable tanning agents are used for mimosa tanning. These usually come from the bark or heartwood of the acacia tree. We mainly use it to process baby skins and wellness skins such as bed pads.

Tare staining (vegetable)
The ideal tanning for all decorative and car seat skins. Powder from the tara pod is used as the tanning agent. The fur products are heat-resistant and washable.

Medicinal tanning (Relugan)
Baby skins and all medical skins such as bed pads or wheelchair covers require special treatment. The synthetic tanning agent Relugan has been "copied" from vegetable tanning agents. Advantages: The skins are extremely skin-friendly, durable and washable.

White tanning (aluminum salts)
Aluminum salts are used as tanning agents in white tanning. It is suitable for all furs whose natural colors are to be preserved. The finished fur products are neither heat-resistant nor washable.

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Experience it live? Welcome to the factory tour!

Yes - and how! Embellish your home with beautiful natural products. There are no limits to your imagination. Examples:

Fur rugsThey not only offer visual appeal, but are also comfortable on the feet. Perfect for bedrooms, living rooms or any room where you are looking for barefoot comfort.

Sheepskin on chairs and sofas: When it gets chilly and damp outside, we make ourselves comfortable indoors. With fur on chairs or sofas, we quickly bring coziness into the home. Wool is a natural material that has a heat-insulating and temperature-regulating effect due to its unique structural properties. Fur is therefore also suitable for the warmer months of the year.

Fur furniture: Chairs and stools made of fur or with fur cushions can be a real eye-catcher and offer additional comfort.

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Yes, in our bright and friendly Fur store in Oberdiessbach you can see, touch and buy lambskins, sheepskins, cowhides, fox skins etc. directly. As well as many other fur products such as slippers, boots, carpets, etc. Welcome to the largest fur store in Switzerland!

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