3 Things to Consider When Buying a Real Fur Coat
Winters are just around the corner, which means that it is time for you to update your wardrobe. There’s no point in wearing layers of sweaters when you can wear a stylish fur coat. You don’t have to give up style for comfort. To revamp your look this winter, you need to invest in a high-quality fur coat. Nothing is better than fur to keep you warm while also making you look trendy and chic. Fur has the ability to accentuate the appeal of any outfit.
The market is full of fake fur coats that look quite promising, which is why it is a daunting task to spot a real fur coat from a fake one. A real fur coat is an expensive purchase, and you don’t want to end up wasting your hard-earned money on a faux fur coat. Hence, it is important to know the key differences between the two. Whether you’re buying your first fur coat or buying one to add to your fur coat collection, here are three things you should consider:
Check if the Fur Coat is Real or Fake
Black Velvet Chinchilla Jacket
It is quite obvious that the first thing you need to consider is if the fur coat is real or fake. People who are unable to tell the difference can be easily deceived into buying a fake fur coat for the price of a real one. If you’re one of those people, there’s no need to worry, because there are many ways you can tell a real fur coat from a faux fur coat:
- You can do a quick touch test. Just touch the fur and observe how the texture feels. The real fur is extremely soft while a fake one isn’t. The texture is the first thing that will give it away.
- Look for labels inside the coat to ensure that you’re buying from a reputable and reliable brand. Most of the times, the authenticity of the fur is indicated on the label inside the coat. Read what’s written in there.
- Burn test is one of the simple ways to check the quality of fur. Take a few strands of hair/fur from the coat and light them on fire. If the burning smell of the fur is similar to the burning smell of human hair, it is probably real fur. On the other hand, if it smells like you’re burning plastic, it is definitely fake fur. However, you should ask for the staff’s permission before trying this at a store.
- Check underneath the lining of the fur. Most coats have zippers, so you can easily check on the inside. In case there are no zippers, you need to cut out a hole in the lining so you can touch the inside of the coat. If the coat is made from animal pelts and not acrylic, you will feel a smooth suede.
Find the Fur that Suits your Style
Black Sheared Mink Chinchilla Trim
Once you have decided to invest your money in a stylish, original fur coat, it’s time for you to figure out which type of fur fits your personality or style. Another thing to consider is your budget while deciding the type of fur you want to buy. Let’s quickly review some of the different types of fur available:
Mink: Mink is the highest-selling fur, with the best pieces being lightweight, soft and shiny. They come in striking shades of chocolate brown. However, they can also be dyed to a different color.
Raccoon: This type of fur is highly durable that consists of wooly underfur. The natural color of this fur is black or grey, but like mink fur, it can also be dyed.
Sable: Sable is the most expensive fur in the market. This type of fur is known for its warmth and silkiness. It comes in shades of golden, reddish-brown and dark brown.
Russian Barguzin Sable
Beaver: Beaver fur is one of the warmest furs. This type of fur has an extremely dense underfur. It can be dyed and sheared.
Chinchilla: Chinchilla is one of the softest and most delicate furs. It comes in natural shades of black, grey, and white. It is commonly dyed to change its color.
Goat: Goat fur is soft and shiny. This type of fur is often stenciled or printed with some pattern. Goat fur comes in different forms: short and thick or long and straight.
Fox: This type of fur depends on the type of specie the fur is coming from. It can be thick and soft or dense and spikey. Different types of goat fur are silver fox, arctic fox, shadow fox and so on.
DYED SKY BLUE FOX JACKET
Pick your Choice: Pieced Fur Coat or Full Pelts Fur
Now that you have decided the type of fur you want to buy, you need to choose if you want your fur coat made from full pelts or pieces.
Full Skins vs Pieces
Fur coats made from full skins are of higher quality and cost relatively more than fur coats made of pieces. A full pelt fur coat comprises pelt from the back and belly of the animal while a pieced pelt fur coat is made from pieces of pelt from parts, like paws, and tails, sewn together. A fur coat made from pieced pelts is asymmetrical as compared to a fur coat made from full pelts, because the former is stitched together that creates many seams.
However, if the furrier knows his way around, they can create a beautiful and attractive pieced coat that will cost way cheaper than a full pelt fur coat.
Real fur can transform your look completely and make you appear more attractive and classy. You just need to be cautious while buying a fur coat so that you don’t get fooled into buying a faux fur coat. However, when you finally make your fur coat purchase, take good care of it and store according to the instructions provided, to improve its durability.
