One of the most important things to consider when buying fur coats is whether or not the fur is real or faux (i.e. fake). Faux fur is a petroleum product that is very similar to floor carpet. It is not an eco-friendly product, whereas real fur is one on the greenest products in existence. There are numerous tests you can perform to determine if a coat is made from real animal fur or fake synthetics:
Feel the fur: Before buying
Faux Fur Jackets, roll the fur between your fingers. Real animal fur will feel soft and smooth to the touch, while faux fur will feel bristly and coarse. Faux fur will actually feel very similar to carpet fiber.
Examine the fur closely: A real fur coat will usually consist of two lengths of hair, the under-fur and the guard hairs, while the hair on faux fur coats tend to be one uniform length.
Check the leather: When buying fur coats, it is best to try to see if you can examine the backing of the fur. If it is leather, then it is real fur. If it is synthetic, or cloth (similar to a burlap material, it is faux. If you cannot see the backing, then try sticking a pin through fur coat. If the pin goes through easily, chances are it's a fake.
Burn the hair: This is one of the most important tests to perform when buying
Faux Fur Jackets If your fur purveyor allows it, pluck a few hairs from the fur and light the ends with a match or lighter. Real animal hair will singe and emit a burning hair smell.
Faux fur is usually made from synthetic plastic products that will melt and roll up into tiny balls and will smell like burning plastic.
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