These are #2 high grade reindeer hides. The calf hides are smaller than adult hides. The #2 grade hides have bug bites and other minor flaws.
We measured one skin to be 46" long by 29" wide down the middle, and weighing 2.25 lbs.
Reindeer hides from Sweden are decorative skins that make great wall decorations and rugs or can be cut up for use in craft projects. The skins are clean and white on the back.
Why buy from us? We can import reindeer skins into the U.S. by the container load. We are the source for the best skins available. Furthermore, we are an established company with a long track record of satisfied customers around the world. We hope you will be one, too.
Measurements are derived in the following way:
- The length is measured down the middle of the hide, not including tails.
- The top width is the smallest part under the arms or front legs.
- The middle width is the smallest part across the center.
- The bottom width is from hind leg to hind leg.
These reindeer are raised for food and the skins are a by-product of the food industry. Reindeer are not killed just for their hides.
Reindeer are not an endangered species. Not subject to CITES.
A USFWS export permit is required for export out of the USA.
Reindeer (and other members of the deer family) have a hollow hair that will break if walked on or sat upon. Please do not walk on the hides as you will destroy them over time. Keep in mind that a 100-pound dog sitting on the skins all of the time will also break hair and cause the skins to shed. Also, expect a minor degree of shedding over time, especially in the south where it is hot and humid or in a hot room up north. The skins are ideally mounted on a wall, draped over a rail, or used as a floor covering where they are not walked on. If they are draped over a couch, expect some shedding from sitting against the skin. Expect some degree of shedding from hollow-hair hides.
We do not accept returns on reindeer skins after our standard five-day inspection period.
You can clean the reindeer hide once a year with a vacuum cleaner on the lowest power setting or air it out.
We also offer a lanolin-based cleaner called Eucalan.
Domestic Shipping
The reindeer hides weigh about 2 to 3 pounds each. The shipping cost for one reindeer hide within the U.S. is in the US$8.00 to US$10.00 range, depending on where it's being shipped and the weight/size of the hide.
International Shipping
For shipments overseas, we recommend using the U.S. Mail Service's Global Express Mail. This is the best way to send the reindeer hides and offers a tracking number. Global Express takes 3 - 5 business days to most countries (not including customs delays).
You can save money by shipping using regular insured air mail, but this takes 1-2 weeks (plus customs delays--which can add up to 3 or 4 weeks) and does not offer a tracking number. We cannot track these parcels and the U.S. Post Office will not investigate a shipment until at least one month has passed.
Shipping cost to other European destinations is about the same. Please see the U.S. Post Office's website at www.usps.com for their postage calculator to determine the cost to your country. Allow 3 or 4 pounds for the weight of the skin and the box depending on the size of the hide. Add US$5.00 for insurance, delivery confirmation, etc.