Rex rabbit fur is fine, even and smooth; how the pelt is taken and preserved affects its quality

Rex rabbit skin is the fur of the Rex rabbit, also known as the Rex, so named because its coat is short, even and dense and feels as soft as otter fur. In Rex rabbit farming, the pelt is the main source of income, and its value depends to a large extent on the quality of the coat.

Compared with the skin of ordinary meat rabbits, the Rex rabbit coat has no obvious exposed guard hairs; the down hairs are uniform in thickness and stand upright and even, so the fur surface looks almost as if it has been trimmed. Its color range is also fairly rich, with white, black, blue and beaver being common, giving plenty of choice when it is used to make clothing.

Pelt quality is closely tied to feeding and management. On a rabbit in the molting period, the old and new hairs are not fully replaced, dark patches easily appear on the skin, and the coat is uneven, so pelts are generally taken outside the molting stage. In winter the down is thick and the fur quality is better, and this is usually considered the ideal season for taking pelts; when nutrition is inadequate, the coat becomes dry and sparse and the pelt grade drops accordingly.

After tanning, Rex rabbit skin is light and soft and holds warmth well, and it is mostly used for fur garments, fur collars, hats and various decorative items. Freshly removed raw skins should have leftover meat and fat cleaned off promptly and be dried in a cool, ventilated place, avoiding direct sun, damp and insect damage. Only proper preservation keeps the skin and the fur surface in good condition.