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Originally Posted by TheDane View Post
As I understand it, the old European felters blended in hare/rabbit (among other reasons) to make the felt softer and more luxurious to the feel - not least in their velours.
Top Quality Austrian / German Velour (late 1800s to 1930s) used only Hare blends (maybe some nutria, muskrat, beaver for durability) and no Rabbit.
Side note:
Australian rabbit fur was considered low quality due to climate (warmer climate less desirable fur).
Very interesting. I did not know that. Thanks, Steve!