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Q: Can I
store my fur at home since I have air conditioning?
A: No. Homes with air conditioning
generally have too much humidity which can dry out the
pelts.
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Q: How often should my fur be Conditioned?
A: Your fur needs to be Conditioned,
cleaned and glazed at least once a year to prevent it
from drying out.
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Q: How do I care for my fur?
A: Store your
fur with a professional furrier in the spring each year.
Have the furrier condition: clean and glaze it while it
is in storage each year.
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Q: What
can I do with a coat fur I have inherited?
A: The fur can be updated into a more
modern style. There are many options that include adding
fabrics such as leather, microfiber, knit or used to
trim a sweater or cloth coat.
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restyling Click here
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| SUBJECT ~ WHAT IS SHEARLING? |
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Q: What is shearling?
A: Shearling is
natural lamb skin with the fur worn on the inside and
the leather side sueded and worn on the outside. Many of
today's designers are designing sporty styles that fit
well with today's casual lifestyle. |
| SUBJECT ~ WILL RAIN RUIN FUR? |
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Q: Will rain ruin a fur?
A: A mild rain will
not ruin your fur. Just hang the garment up to dry in a
well-ventilated room away from direct heat. After it is
dry, give the fur a vigorous shake. If your fur gets
thoroughly soaked, bring it to a professional furrier
for proper treatment. |
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Q: Does dyeing a fur affect its quality?
A:
No. A fur that has been dyed will keep its softness and
luster. Dyeing a fur is an option that many of today's
designers use to achieve a look that can only be gotten
by dying the pelts. |
| SUBJECT ~ SHEARED AND UNSHEARED FURS |
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by: Our experts
Q: Is a sheared fur as warm as
an unsheared fur?
A: Yes. The warmth of
the fur is determined by the underfur, which acts as an
insulation. Whether or not the longer guard hairs are
sheared off, the underfur remains intact and therefore
provides the same warmth. |
| SUBJECT ~ QUALITY OF A FUR |
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Q: How do I tell quality of a fur?
A: The
quality of a fur is determined by the quality of the
design, the pelts and the workmanship. The design must
cause a proper fit and reflect a certain look or
lifestyle. The pelts must be well matched, light weight,
supple and even in sheen. The workmanship must create
even sewed seams and good matching. |
| SUBJECT ~ FEMALE AND MALE MINK PELTS |
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Q: What is the difference between female and male mink
pelts?
A: Female mink pelts are generally
smaller and lighter in weight than male mink pelts.
Additionally, female pelts have a high luster and are
very silky and soft while male mink pelts are more
dense. Each garment, whether male or female, has to be
judged individually based on its own quality. |
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