Abstract: A high-quality, simulated, life-like animal pelt produced by selecting a specimen and producing a detailed digital photographic array of all body areas and body parts of the pelt and merging these images to a single life-like image of the specimen. Then transferring this image to a transfer material adapted to transfer the image using dye sublimation technology in conjunction with selected, flocked base. Cutting and reassembling the flocked image and adding individual realistic body appendages (ear flaps, mane, and the like) and additional, non-flock, texture enhancing material (pile material or natural material) to yield a finished product.