Pajar Quebec Sealskin

• genuine shearling lining
• genuine sealskin exterior, ethically harvested by Canadian seal hunters **(please see additional seal hunting educational information below)
• only quality selected pelts are used in production of Pajar sealskin boots
• side zipper closure
• removable shearling footbed, can be replaced after wear or exchanged for orthotics
• 100% waterproof, all seams are tape sealed and adhesive construction ensures quality waterproof protection
• thermal anti-slip rubber sole for superior traction
• rated – 40°C and below to withstand severe cold 
• handmade in Montreal Canada, since 1963

Available in Black and Silver
• Black has been artificially dyed to achieve its color. The shade and tone is pure black and consistent without individual variation throughout the stock.
• Silver is natural sealskin and therefor the pattern, shade, and tone is unique to every individual pair. A slight yellow/green tint is common and part of natural coloring.

Sealskin Care Instructions
• If the interior of the boots is damp, let them air dry at room temperature. DO NOT USE HEAT.
• Keep the boots away from heaters, fires, or sources of excessive heat beyond room temperature. DIRECT HEAT MAY DAMAGE THE SEALSKIN AND MELT ESSENTIAL CONSTRUCTIVE ADHESIVES
• Clean the interior and exterior of the boots with a damp cloth and clean water only. DO NOT WASH, SUBMERGE IN WATER, OR USE CLEANERS.
• Avoid excessive friction against the boots, friction may cause fur abrasion, hair loss, and create bald patches in the fur.
• Keep the boots out of the reach of pets and other animals. Sealskin retains a faint but residual animal scent that will attract animals, especially dogs, and encourage them to chew and destroy the fur.

Canadian Seal Hunting and Harvesting Educational Info – provided by Pajar 

• In liaison with the Canadian government, traditional seal hunters who practice in the Madeleine Islands and Greenland are permitted to capture 275,000 seal for the year 2000. Commercial hunting permits must be obtained (This plan, however, does not apply to commercial seal hunting in the Canadian Arctic region)
• A commercial seal hunter cannot obtain a professional hunting permit until he has adequate raining to ensure that the seals are killed in a fast and unquestionable way, and that they are handled and transformed in a manner so that the resulting products are of superb quality. The course is set out by the Ministry in accordance with the Department of Industry in Newfoundland, Labrador, and Quebec.
• These permits are delivered to inhabitants of Newfoundland, the Madeleine Islands, and the north shore of Quebec, as well as to the inhabitants of Cape Breton Island. The participants are hunters who hold commercial seal hunting certificates.
• According to recent estimates, seals in Greenland have consumed some 3 million tons of food from the Canadian Atlantic, and the grey seals 280,000 tons. The main types of fish favored by these seals are capelans, cod, and other flat fish.
• Commercial seal hunting constitutes an important source of employment and seasonal revenue for the inhabitants of small communities, especially in view of closure of several fisheries in the areas.
• The season for commercial hunting extends from November 15th to May 15th inclusive.

** please note : Traditional Inuit seal hunters in Arctic Canada are excluded from these particular practices of commercial seal hunting. Please look into your own research and educational resources for Traditional Inuit seal hunting practices, which are the highest standard of ethical and environmentally conscious animal product harvesting.