Comments on: Moleskin: A Unique Fur Once Favoured by British High Society

By: S Paterson

S Paterson — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:47:17 +0000

Fascinating. I have in my possession my mother’s moleskin coat. It is gorgeous and don’t feel too guilty wearing it as it’s a by-product of the pest industry.

By: Kelly Prewett

Kelly Prewett — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 05:25:26 +0000

In reply to DIANA CONNELLY JUSTUS. Fascinating article, I had just listened to an Irish pipe song Mole Sin Breechs, and wondered about the history.

By: Sharon Mayoue

Sharon Mayoue — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:59:04 +0000

What a interesting article about Moleskin.Learn something everyday.

By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 01:32:13 +0000

I trap moles successfully for local farmers but don’t skin them but maybe i will if worth it. Don’t know where or who to sell them to or if it’s worth it.

By: Jen Williamson

Jen Williamson — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 02:37:07 +0000

In reply to DIANA CONNELLY JUSTUS. Your article was so well written. Thank you,. I have been searching a while now for historical facts on the rise and fall of mole skin popularity. I will follow the link you left in response to a previous question regarding the curing and tanning of mole skins. Kind regards.

By: DIANA CONNELLY JUSTUS

DIANA CONNELLY JUSTUS — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:11:08 +0000

I enjoyed the fascinating, well-written article on moleskin.

By: Truth About Fur, voice of the North American fur trade

Truth About Fur, voice of the North American fur trade — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 02:48:53 +0000

In reply to Peter Rutherford.

Tanning moleskin is done much the same as any other skin, but on a small scale. Here’s a guide to skinning and tanning a squirrel skin, which should work fine for moleskin: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/paleoplanet69529/squirrel-skin-bag-tutorial-t48277.html

By: Peter Rutherford

Peter Rutherford — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 20:07:48 +0000

How do you cure moleskins they are a pest so why not use the skins instead throwing away