The Limited Edition
The Limited Edition
Defining Quality One Label at a Time
BLACK NAFA: BEAUTY DEFINED BLACK NAFA is the finest and most luxurious mink on the market today because of our producers who are experts in their field. The knowledge and experience of NAFA producers are unparalleled in the business; their expertise is a result of decades of honing their skills to produce a superior, distinguished product. NAFA is proud to publicize the names of our producers and their collections because we are confident that they are the ‘best of the best’ and produce the finest mink in the world today. The Black NAFA label is awarded to only the top North American black mink. This rare type of mink – with its naturally short, velvet like guard hair and its deep rich color has come to define the ultimate in luxury and sensuality. It is the preferred fur of designers everywhere. Since its inception in 2003, Black NAFA has commanded an impressive worldwide following and reputation as being the finest mink on the market. Only the highest quality mink, hand appraised by expert NAFA technicians to exacting criteria, are awarded the coveted Black NAFA label.
Limited Quantities If you are looking for excellence and exclusivity, then choose a Black NAFA garment that highlights the limited collections of our very best producers. Only nineteen of our premier producers qualify for our enhanced label which means there are limited quantities available. When you see a Black NAFA label that highlights the collection of one of our top producers, you can rest assured that this means your garment has added value. This is an additional assurance of quality, experience and prestige behind the label.
Choose the mink that is right for you
Guard Hair
The three attributes that distinguish Black NAFA mink from any other and make it the rarest and most exclusive black mink in the world are:
There are five distinctive categories our producers offer.
The nap length of its guard hair is the shortest and most uniform in the world;
Experts have long prized the short guard hair covering the deep, dense underwool that is the major characteristic of North American mink. The short guard hair is also known as ‘the nap’ and is the hair that extends beyond the underwool. Black NAFA mink receives worldwide accolades because of the short to medium nap that defines our luxurious product.
The depth and soft silky texture of its fur is unlike any other in the world; Its black, rich, natural color is the truest color in the world. This ‘Catalogue of Quality’ will help you choose the Black NAFA mink that is right for you. Every collection we offer is unique in its own way and we only have limited quantities of each Black NAFA collection. Each collection is categorized according to the length of the nap, depth and silky texture of the fur, along with its rich color. Choose the Black NAFA garment that fits your individual style and preference. All of our producers work exclusively for NAFA and every one of their collections represents excellence.
Short Fine Nap
Short Covered Nap
Short to Medium Nap
provide only the finest quality of mink under the Black NAFA label.
Medium to Short Nap
Medium Nap
13 Choose the mink that is right for you
This catalogue is a declaration of the essential truths of fur evaluation and our pledge to
Historical Landscape For over a century, the finest mink in the world has been produced in Canada and the U.S.A. Mink ranching began in the rugged eastern sections of North America and is now stretched across the continent through the tranquil country sides of Canada and the U.S.A. NAFA’s producers are located in regions where the crisp winter air and treasured natural landscapes of the northern U.S.A and Canada meet. Our talented producers are located in ideal, serene environments that are considered natural havens for producing a quality product.
The choice is yours
Silky smooth texture Jet black in color Fur and leather willowy in nature
Short Fine Nap Designed by FĂŠraud
Springbrook Collection From the unspoiled and crystal blue lakes of Ontario, Canada, the Springbrook Collection has gained notoriety for producing a rare and supple black mink. Springbrook has been producing quality mink since 1929 and knows how to subtly refine its mink for optimum elegance and thick softness.
Trimberger Collection Near the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin in the U.S.A, the respected Trimberger collection is valued for its mink which is soft and abundantly rich in color. This producer is internationally revered because of the years of diligence and dedication that have been put into creating a superior quality product.
Wood Collection This is a unique collection that is produced near the rugged shores of Nova Scotia, Canada - where the cool Atlantic Ocean waters and warm sands of northern Canada meet. The Wood collection has been known for its high quality mink since 1929.
Visionniere Labonte & Fils Collection From the rolling orchards and glacial boulders of Nova Scotia to the deep forests of Quebec in Canada, this respected collection has been producing quality mink for generations. These noteworthy Canadian producers, who have been in the business since the 1930s, are recognized by top designers and manufacturers worldwide.
Crowell Collection This producer is from the eastern shores of Nova Scotia, Canada - where the chilly seawater and fresh rocky coastline combine to create an ideal atmosphere for a prized mink collection. Uniquely located on a small island, surrounded by seawater, Crowell has over twenty years experience in producing a quality product and is a collection offering luxury, cozy warmth and smooth texture.
Ambercreek Collection A hidden gem located in rural Nova Scotia, Canada, surrounded by lush maple forests and a warm water ocean, Ambercreek is an internationally revered collection. This accomplished producer has been awarded numerous international honors. The Ambercreek collection has been praised for generations for its soft, supple black mink which is exceptional in quality and inspiring in texture and color.
19 Short Fine Nap
For those who prefer a stunning and opulent mink that is light weight and jet black in color, Black NAFA offers the following collections of short napped, soft mink:
Symmetrically smooth Silky textured Glossy black in color
Designed by Guy Laroche
Blasel-Beck Collection From the scenic and majestic forests of northwest Washington to the central, wooded sections of Wisconsin in the U.S.A. this collection is known for its distinguished soft mink. These producers have been in the business since 1965 and have a long, rich history devoted to producing a short haired, silky black mink.
Ames-Jentzsch-Mueller-Kavan Collection This collection comes from the land of sky blue waters, lush green forests and fresh clean lakes - Minnesota and Wisconsin, in the northern U.S.A. These producers are in the third generation of refining their product and are internationally recognized for their expertise in producing a high quality and rare black mink.
Sandy Bay Collection Off the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin in the Northern U.S.A., Sandy Bay is a coveted collection known worldwide for its rare and prized glossy mink. Sandy Bay produces its mink in a rustic and unspoiled northern environment near local lakes with cool breezes. This producer has been in the business since 1963.
21
Short Covered Nap
Gillette Northwest Collection Nestled in the northern woods of Wisconsin in the U.S.A., this prized collection has a notable reputation for its beautiful and refined mink. The natural wooded countryside and sparkling clean waters in this region ensures that Gillette Northwest produces a superior mink that is luxurious and supple.
Short Covered Nap
For those seeking a glossy black mink that dazzles, impresses and commands presence, the following collections are available from Black NAFA:
Velvety smooth in texture Rich ebony black in color Leather that is feather light For those who desire an enchanting fur that excites, inspires and redefines passion, Black NAFA offers the following collections of mink that are ebony black in color, short to medium in length and radiate perfection:
David Dittrich Collection From the wooded, rural areas of Wisconsin, U.S.A - where mink has been produced for over a century - this collection is admired for its excellence and flawlessness. This producer has earned international approval for a high quality and esteemed product.
Short to Medium Nap Designed by Dennis Basso
Comeau-LeBlanc Collection This acclaimed and established collection comes from an area of Nova Scotia, Canada where the pristine snow blankets the countryside and frosty temperatures are the norm. This collection has earned accolades for its black velvety warm mink. Comeau-LeBlanc has been producing a refined, distinguished product for more than forty years. Lodder Collection From the Wasatch Mountains in Utah U.S.A., known for its rugged terrain; rich mineral deposits and clear blue waters, this producer has been working in the area for generations. This prized collection is known around the world for its quality and superiority.
23 Short to Medium Nap
Zimbal Collection For over sixty years, the Zimbal family’s mission has been to simply produce the ‘world’s best mink in the most elegant way.’ This is why the industry’s most distinguished mink buyers have consistently paid a premium for Zimbal fur. Located on the western shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, U.S.A., the fourth generation family crafts a legendary ebony black collection that is regal, high quality and has won countless international awards for its signature assortment
Abundantly covered Buttery soft in texture Radiates a midnight blue hue in color For those whose preference is a fur that makes a bold statement about luxury and extravagance, Black NAFA offers the following collections that produce a richly covered mink that glows:
Kalmon - Parkinson Collection From Medford, Wisconsin in the cold climate of the Northern U.S.A to the exquisite and pristine lakes of rural Ontario, Canada - this collection has earned a worldwide following and is known for producing a first class collection of mink that glows with perfection. Together, Kalmon- Parkinson have over eighty years experience in the business.
Medium to Short in Nap Designed by Michael Kors
Zwickey Collection Internationally renowned and well respected for producing a collection of soft rich black mink, this producer is from the tree covered areas of northern Wisconsin, U.S.A. Zwickey is a seasoned producer with a wealth of international accolades.
E&M Dittrich Collection This producer works in the heart of a region known to produce high quality mink – Medford, Wisconsin in the Northern U.S.A. E & M Dittrich has gained a global and loyal following because of the exceptional quality and exquisite softness of its mink. Maynard Mullen / AC Quinlan Collection Located near the fresh Atlantic seawaters of Nova Scotia, Canada, Maynard Mullen/AC Quinlan have been producers for many years and have won countless international awards for their flawless collection. The Maynard Mullen/AC Quinlan collection garners world-wide respect and has earned a solid reputation as a supple, rich black mink. These producers have a natural ability to create a collection that stimulates and inspires. 25 Medium to Short in Nap
Patrick Collection This is a highly respected collection that is produced in a rural setting near the thick northern forests of Wisconsin in the U.S.A. This producer has a long, rich history in producing a plush, soft and rich black mink with a midnight blue hue. This collection has been producing a faultless product for over seventy years and specializing in black mink for over forty years.
Supple textured Rich black in color Luxury and warmth combined For those who prefer a spectacular and striking mink – the following Black NAFA collections are known for their rich black mink which is medium length:
Cherry Valley From the rolling hills of Wisconsin, to the lush Ohio valley in the U.S.A., these producers have been perfecting their skills for many decades and are well known for a superior product. Excellence and value have come to define this esteemed collection.
Cherry Grove This is an exceptional collection that has earned a solid global reputation and comes from a Canadian region where the chilly climate is optimal for producing a superior mink. These Ontario producers have deep roots in their community and consistently produce a refined black mink.
Designed by Emanuel Ungaro
27 Medium Nap
Medium Nap
Fewer than 2% of the world’s mink garments will receive the coveted collection label
One of them could be yours
www.nafa.ca
www.nafa.ca