Black Mink

Premium North American Black Mink

The black mink produced by David Dittrich Fur Farm is a genuine American mink. This special type of black mink has a deep, dense under fur with short silky guard hairs and a natural black-blue color. North American black mink is a niche product that is only available under two distinct labels: Black NAFA and Blackglama. David Dittrich is one of NAFA’s elite group of qualified American producers that meet the qualifications and prestige of the Black NAFA Label.

The David Dittrich Mink Collection stands in a class of its own!

Our aim is to embrace the modern era by reflecting on the past when fur was timeless, classic and unforgettable.  

The management team at the David Dittrich farm values the importance of traceability, so that all consumers are aware of the continual care provided to the animals based on the mink life cycle. A nutritional diet is developed and prepared specifically for David Dittrich mink. The mink are housed in regulated sized nest boxes/cages and receive on going veterinary care.

To ensure the uniformity and quality of the pelting for the David Dittrich Collection, all pelts are processed at Norpol USA LLC, a state-of-the-art pelting center located in Medford, Wisconsin, United States.   All Black Mink pelts are packaged and sent to NAFA in Toronto, Canada, for inspection and final grading.

The mink pelts are accepted on consignment and are sold to fur garment manufacturers and fur pelt dealers internationally. The David Dittrich name is recognized within this international fur community as a reliable source for the production of fine quality mink and as a leader in the industry.  With the utmost respect for the mink raised, the company has embraced a “green philosophy” where the whole animal is utilized to produce such by-products as animal feed, pet food and rendered oil for bio-fuel.

To verify authenticity, the David Dittrich Collection label is copyrighted, making the label recognizable and distinct.