The thick blue-gray, which resembles the beaver's, has fibres that are extremely fine. Primarily used by the fur industry. Beautiful, silky, fine belly undergrowth. Primarily used by the fur industry but the textile industry often uses fibres in blends emphasizing softness. Pelting used chiefly as trimming for cloth coats.
Tame ones range in colour from white to black.
Uses Coats and trimmings. The fur is grayish-brown and black. Pelt is used for trimmings for cloth and fur coats. Only the wooly fibre is used for textile purposes. The fur industry uses nearly all the species of the weasel family in making coats, trimmings, capes etc.