pälsen

Pälsen is the definite singular form of the Swedish noun päls, meaning fur or fur coat. The term can refer to the fur of an animal as a material, or to garments made from fur. In Swedish usage, päls can denote both the animal's fur (as pelage) and a fur garment, with examples like en päls (a fur) or pälsen på räven (the fox’s fur).

Common fur types include mink, fox, rabbit, beaver, and sable, used in coats, hats, and trims. The fur trade is tied to fashion, industry, and, in many countries, animal welfare standards and regulations. Ethics and sustainability debates have influenced consumer attitudes and regulations, leading to bans or restrictions on fur farming in some jurisdictions and increased transparency in supply chains.

From a linguistic perspective, päls is of Germanic origin and has cognates in other languages, such as German Pelz and Dutch pels, which share the same meaning of fur or pelt.