Fur - the natural,
responsible choice
Through communication with the media, designers, fashion colleges, politicians, officials and the general public, the British Fur Trade Association (BFTA) seeks to provide a positive, factual image of the fur sector. Read more
Origin Assured
The BFTA promotes high standards and champions fur fashion. With this in mind BFTA has recently introduced a new consumer assurance initiative - Origin Assured (OA™). Read more
Fur Workshop
As part of our Fur Design Competition for students the BFTA held a workshop for finalists. Eight finalists were selected and invited to a one day workshop. The workshop included a presentation of fur techniques from Dorte Lenau Klint of SAGA Furs; presentations from a fur designer and buyer from Hockley, London; a tour of a fur warehouse; demonstration from a furrier and a practical fur sewing machine session and practice using various tools. Read more
