Fur coats aren’t just for special occasions. Today’s fur fashions reflect tremendous variety in design and spirit. The options are endless from coats and capes to vests and bombers. Whatever your choice, it is very important to take care of it so that it can be kept in good condition for many years to come. In order to achieve this, it is essential to take care and storage properly your fur coat. In the rest of the article you will find various tips both for the care and for the best possible storage of your beloved fur.
There are several ways to care for your fur in order to make it look great and maximize its lifespan. One of them is proper fur storage. Just some of the tips that can be particularly useful to you are:
Your fur coat should always be hung on a broad, sturdy, padded hanger to keep the shoulders from losing their shape. The neck of the hanger should be long enough to keep the collar of the coat away from the hanging rod. Such hangers will be easy to find in most stores that supply such items.
Unless you’re wearing your fur every day, use a 100% cotton bag to keep dust out of the fur. Don’t hang your fur in a plastic bag that doesn’t breathe, because it needs air circulation to keep the hide from drying out and cracking. A plastic bag could completely ruin your fur, if you store it in there for too long.
-Don’t leave or store your fur coat in natural or direct light because discoloration could occur.
-If you decide not to use a professional storage facility, don’t store your coat in a cedar closet or chest. The oils can harm the fur.
-Keep the fur in the coolest closet possible and always in the dark.
Don’t leave jewelry, like a brooch, pinned to your coat, because it can mat the fur. When wearing your coat, don’t use a shoulder bag consistently. It can wear away the fur and leave a bald spot!
Wearing a scarf around your neck under your coat will prevent body oil and makeup from soiling your coat collar. You should also avoid using hairspray or applying perfume when wearing your coat. The formulas of most brands contain alcohol, which can dry the hides. Any oils in the products may penetrate the fur and eventually become rancid. The odor is nearly impossible to remove!
In case you’ll be sitting for a long period, take your coat off to avoid crushing the fur. If you can’t remove the coat, try to change positions often so that the fur won’t be crushed in one particular spot. If possible, remove your coat, and use it like a blanket on your lap, drape it over your shoulders, or place it on the back of a chair.
If you get caught in light rain or snow, simply shake out the fur to remove as much water as possible. Hang it to dry in a well-ventilated room. Do not use a blow-dryer, clothes dryer or any direct heat on the fur. After it gets dry, shake again to fluff the fur. If your coat gets completely soaked with water, it should be taken to a professional fur cleaner immediately so the hides can be treated correctly to prevent shrinkage.
As you can understand, the maintenance of real fur is quite a complex process and requires a lot of care and method. If you decide to get a real fur from Shopifur, our experienced and knowledgeable staff will help and advise you so that you can keep it looking fresh for as long as possible. For more information do not hesitate to contact us!
