Durability and Weight of Motoring Furs made up with Fur outside.

Otter with the water hairs, the strongest fur suited for motoring garments, is taken as the standard.

Points of
Durability.
Weight
in oz. per
sq. ft.
Otter (with water hairs)1004
Sealskin, marble803
”Hair Sealskin” (tinted) with water hairs (a special variety of seal)75
Raccoon65
Russian Pony3525⁄8

Durability and Weight of Furs for Rugs and Foot-sacks.

Points of
Durability.
Weight
in oz. per
sq. ft.
Wolverine1006
Bear (black or brown natural)947
Bear (tinted black)88
Beaver884
Raccoon77
Opossum613
Wolf50
Jackal27
Australian Bear166
Goat1141⁄6

Wolverine, the strongest fur suited for rugs and foot-sacks, is taken as the standard.

For a rug about 20 to 25 sq. ft. of fur are needed, for a foot-sack 14½.

(W. S. P.)