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long time ago our barbaric ancestors were wearing different fur types not only
to warm themselves up but also to show off their social status. Back then just
like today fur indicated a successful person. Fur clothes were something to talk
and gossip about and caused others to envy its owner.
In
those times, however, a man had no choice when it came to how not to get cold.
The only way out was wearing fur of the animal he killed. But even that way he
tried to treat the animals with respect and dignity. He thanked them for his
life, warmth, for the food they provided. In our times while trying to prevent innocent
animals' being killed people came up with the faux fur. And, most importantly,
the fur was introduced in such a manner that today it becomes more and more
popular than the natural fur. Why so? This is what we're going to talk about
later.
There
are faux furs of any kinds and styles out there today. One won't be able to
distinguish mink, raccoon and eared seal fur, beaver-rat, fox' and even
monkey's fur from their faux analogues. The advantage of imitative furs is also
that it is as good as the natural fur. Faux fur has the same natural fibers
(for example, rayon), «breathing» warp, continuously cut nets and it is also
very soft and appealing to touch. Furthermore such furs sell better compared to
natural furs due to their prices.
By
the way, in proof of the fact that synthetic furs are now getting more and more
popular in designing and fashion industries, a British chain store «TopShop»
put up signs at the entrances saying «All of our furs are synthetic!» This
trend became somewhat a quality seal and also an indication of the concerns
people are now having about wild animals being killed. Now to buy the most fashionable
clothes out there (fur is indeed in fashion at this point) nobody has to kill
anyone.
Just
like natural, the faux fur needs careful maintenance and specific storage. Here
are some of the advices to help one store and keep this wonderful material and
goods made out of it:
First
of all, faux fur is a material that needs freedom. Storing items in chests,
suit-cases and narrow closets would wrinkle and pleat them. A faux fur good
should be stored in a hanged position. It is better to keep it in a paper bag
in a closet where clothes have enough space so that the hairs don't wrinkle.
The closet itself should be cleaned and aired. Moth remedy also won't be
something unnecessary. Even though moth doesn't ruin the synthetic fur items as
much as the ones from natural fur, faux fur can be made of some natural
materials that moth would consume. It also should be dry in the closet.
Don't
wear your bag on a wrist or a shoulder. This way rubbed spots may appear which
would make the fur coat last shorter.
To
get rid of an oily spot one can rub a specific squash made out of dried potato
flour and gasoline in it. Once the gasoline dies out wipe the remaining starch
out. This method however would not suit synthetic karakul items.
Items
made from synthetic furs can be easily washed. Water temperature however cannot
exceed forty five degrees centigrade. In case it does it will lead to shrinking
and fur deformation. In addition you shouldn't use washing machine pressing and
drying. It is better to wrap a sheet around the coat after the washing is done
and leave it drying itself out under the normal room's temperature on a hanger.
Of course this way it would last longer... A long coat could dry for three days
this way but one can rest assure that the coat won't get all wrinkled up and
the form of it for sure won't deform.
There
was a secret our grandmothers knew. To make the fur shine and sparkle, be soft,
fluffy and tender wipe it with a cotton ball moistened in a liquid containing
99 percents of denatured alcohol, one percent of glycerin all dissolved in
hundred percent water. After the fur dries a little comb it. Be careful! It is
vital that you don't use this method on a dyed synthetic fur.
Dusted
fur item (if it is taken out of the closet before the winter season, for
example) should be struck with a bamboo cane. Lie the coat down on the furry
part and strike it.
Only
a rare woman won't like to palm a tender soft fur and only a rare woman would
not like to get a splendid coat from natural fur... But is it really that
important if the good is made out of natural or synthetic fur? Because when
buying a coat made out of the faux fur one doesn't reduce the size of her
purse, says a NO to the poaching and YES to the green organizations out loud,
plus the synthetic fur last longer and it is more usable. And of course the
form and coloring of the faux fur items can be as wild and creative as one can
ever think it can.
Anna
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