Furs are mainly derived from the skins of various animals and it is commonly known that they have been used in clothing since the stone age. They are considered to be a timeless choice in apparel adding luxury and are looked up to as a valuable good. The softness, the warmth, and the elegance are some of the main qualities they offer to your daily outfit. We, at shopifur.com, prepared for you the Ultimate Natural Fur Guide 2022 : Everything you need to know About Fur Types & Styles
However, various types of furs coming from different animal skins differ in terms of texture ,appearance, warmth and finally in price. One thing remains the same: all natural furs will stay with you for decades as long as they are carefully and properly stored. In our today’s guide we will go through all types of furs, discover those specific qualities that each type has and finally help you make the ideal choice for you.
Chinchilla comes from the Andes, South America. Long time ago, the South American Indians – tribe named Chincha used Chinchilla Fur clothing. The distribution of this type of fur started in 1500’s until the end of the 19th century around the world and especially in Europe in which there was the biggest demand.
A chinchilla coat is very soft and comes in unique colours. Its texture is extremely smooth because of its hair density. Those fur coats are denser, silkier and lighter compared to other furs. It has the highest density of any other land animal with more than 20,000 hairs per square centimeter. Their thickness makes it difficult to handle something which raises its value. Also, the amazing quality combined with high demand for this type of fur has placed it among the most expensive furs.
Chinchilla coat is ideal for a stunning and classy look on a special occasion. Amazing colours make this luxury fur stand out and places it the top stylish choice for a wedding party or any special social event. On the other hand, it can also be a trendy option in more casual occasions. You can perfectly combine it with a pair of track pants and a sweater as well as with an elegant silk dress for a more formal style. Some of best chinchilla designs you will find in our collection are:
Luxury Chinchilla Jacket with Hood
Chinchilla Short Jacket with Rever Collar
Chinchilla Short Jacket with Stand Collar
Chinchilla Relaxed Fit Jacket
Proper care is vital for those garments to maintain their appeal. They need to be cleaned at least once per year regardless of use. This should be done in order to prevent the garment from drying of leather and keeping the fur in a good condition.
Storage is also important. The fur coat should have enough space in the wardrobe so it will not be compressed by any other clothing. It’s important that you do not use the bags as the fur needs to breathe. A cool place (10 – 12 Celsius) without sunlight is the ideal place for storage as light can make fur fade or change its colour. Humidity or high temperature can also destroy its fluffiness.
In case it gets wet it should dry naturally, and never close to a heater or hair dryer. Chinchilla Fur is very sensitive to rain or water so if it comes soaked it should be well shaken and placed in a well-ventilated room.
For a very long time Mink fur has been unquestionably the world’s favorite fur. The reasons behind that? Obviously many. Some only of them have to do with its specific qualities , the durability, the price, the reliability and the supply.
Mink fur is extremely adaptable and can come in a broad range of styles from casual to classy). It can also be dyed by any colour and gives you the freedom to decide your shade. Mink garments are a top fashion choice for weddings and social events, but also for your everyday outfits. They are probably the only furs which are warm as well as classic, and they are enjoyed by men and women. Mink Designs in our collection include:
Mink Capes
Mink Short Jackets
Mink Vests
Mink Coats
Mink Bombers
Mink is also one of the densest and softest furs compared to other furs (around 20,000 hairs per cm2). Only chinchilla comes above mink with around 50,000 per cm2 while sea otter is the king with 400,000 per cm2. Its unique softness provides an unbeatable touch on your skin while at the same time does not feel extremely heavy.
While durability is not the top consideration when buying a mink garment, however, it is more than important. Obviously you don’t want to have furs that shed their hair or get faded for example. So if you want to get old wearing your fur then you should definitely buy a mink fur coat! Mink ranks very high among the most durable furs maintaining at the same time its softness and its beauty.
If you are looking to feel warm and stylish even in the most freezing days of the winter a mink coat again, fits perfectly. Nothing can compare with a natural mink fur this season while at the same time you remain comfortable and stylish.
Sable is a member of the martin genus coming from Russia but is also found in the northernmost parts of China. History indicates that Mongolian, Roman and other ancient civilizations used to farm those species for furs. Today, Russians, and other European countries use them for creating fur fabric. Sable is the most valuable source for fur as it provides exceptional qualities such as softness and superb touch.
Historically, sable fur was considered to be a sign of wealth and nobility. It was called “soft gold” not only because of its sophistication but also its durability. An expensive “fashion gem” that every woman dreams of.
The most popular species of sable are: Yenisei, North American and Barguzinsky. The most expensive type of sable is Barguzinsky (dark color with gray hairs) while the Yenisei species of sable stands in second place. The skin of this sable is skin-colored. The Canadian or North American species of sable comes third.
There has been an extremely large demand for sable over the last century. Unquestionably, it demonstrates an all-time chic and luxury choice. One of its strongest advantages is that it can be easily combined with other textures, it is extremely soft, natural in that extent that is often used in its original form.
How do sables differ from mink furs? And why is there such a difference in price? The main differences between sable and mink are related to hair sheen, texture, volume as well as to weight.
In terms of hair sheen, mink fur has a shiny look especially when exposed to light. On the other hand, a sheared mink jacket has a matted look. Sable is very different in terms of qualities as they provide a rich, deep almost wet look.
Additionally, sable’s fur texture is extremely soft coming second only after chinchilla. Mink is very soft but not to that extent. Sable is also more bulky with longer guard hair, whereas mink provides an elegant flat look.
When it comes to natural colours, mink provides a definitely wider range than sable. Sable naturally can be found in beautiful light and deep brown shades. However, mink can be found in unique colours like blue iris, black, ivory and many others. Colours such as white for example, are extremely rare for sable but easily available for mink. In general sable fur is more limited in availability in terms of ready garments but there is always the choice of custom orders.
Both garments can last for decades assuming that proper care is taken. Natural furs are always more durable compared to those that have been dyed or remodelled.
Sable fur is the type of fur that exceeds any expectation even from the most demanding shopper. It stands out not just because of their quality, but also because of its exceptional beauty and practicality. Comfortable, elegant and warm, sable is an all in one choice for your winter walks. It also ensures excellent breathability to your body maintaining at the same time its warmth. Real sable furs are timeless garments which can easily transform your style in a way that you never imagined before. That is exactly the magic: you can wear it for decades! Natural, human – friendly, and good for your health, your new natural sable fur will be a permanent friend which can be passed to the next generation.
Sable garments are eye-catching and trendy and the most often enjoyed by the women. It is an incredible choice for weddings and other social events, but also ideal for a stylish walk on a freezing day. You can just throw a sable coat on your shoulders and you can stay warm even in sub-zero temperatures maintaining your elegance and your comfort without feeling bulky. Sable designs in our collection include:
Sable Platinum Short Jackets
Sable lavander jackets with stand collar
Sable platinum short relaxed fit jacket
Sable Reversible Vests
Sable platinum coat with shawl collar
Sable platinum coat chevron cut with wide rever collar
If you are looking for a stylish and comfortable garment to wear at nearly every occasion, then fox fur is the best choice. Usually, women feel comfortable enough to wear it all day, in the office, in the coffee but also in more formal occasions. Fox also provides many alternatives in colours. It has a very broad range of natural colours as it can be silver, crystal, blue, red, grey, or white so you can choose the shades that best fits your style. Those colours can be dyed to make virtually any desired colour.
Fox fur is the type of fur that people can wear all year-round. And that is because warmth is not its strongest point. You can see people wearing fox furs on April nights and even during the summer in some cases. However, that does not mean that they are not warm enough for the winter, but definitely not like chinchilla or sable that you should wear on the most freezing days.
Fox is the one of the most trendy fur outfits coming in a variety of colours and it can be easily combined with almost everything in your wardrobe! Discover more designs and colours on shopifur’s natural fox fur collection and contact our experienced team to help you make the right decision for your style.
