Have you ever picked up a stuffed toy from a shop just to feel the plush fur? Have you ever stared enviously at the lady with the mink wrap in the biting cold? Have you rubbed your hands in the cozy warmth of fur gloves? If you have, you’ll know the effect fur has on people. It provides warmth and comfort in the cold, dark winters. Fur by itself is a very expensive and high maintenance product to own. Everyone cannot afford original fur but there is good news for those who want to own fur. Now, with the technological advances, it is possible to own faux fur! It looks and feels like original animal fur but is actually synthetically made with very fine acrylic fibers. What’s more, now you can get such authentic looking fur that nobody can tell the difference even with close inspection. It would take an expert to tell the original from the best faux fur fabric.
Faux (pronounced ‘foe’) is French for fake. In the not so distant past, fake fur was considered infra dig. Only those who couldn’t afford the real stuff went in for the cheap copies. And of course at that time, the technology wasn’t as advanced as it is now so the copies did indeed look cheap and inferior. However, now if you own a faux fur product, you are in with the times. Faux fur is in vogue – it makes a fashion statement.
There is no dearth of faux fur fabric. All types of qualities and a wide array of prints, patterns and finishes make faux fur just as popular as the real fur - probably more given the relatively lower maintenance and cost while maintaining the classy and posh look. The acrylic used to manufacture the faux fur fabric is of varying qualities too. The very exclusive fibers that give the most authentic finish would be in the higher range. Sometimes a blend of cotton and wool is also taken to give the finish of fur. This however is extremely expensive. Many manufacturers have succeeded in giving so much authenticity to the faux fur with add-ons that the fur seems realistic.
Faux fur fabric is used to make stuffed toys, garments, home linen and other trimmings and embellishments on various objects. Garments range from ladies clothes – outer and inner wear to accessories such as shoes, gloves, hats and bags etc. For men the products are gloves, hats, jackets, clothes etc. Home linen varies from throws and rugs to cushions and spreads, comforters to wall hangings! It’s a victory for organizations such as PETA and PFA that real fur demand has seen a drastic reduction.
Faux fur fabric rugs are a rage. They are so plush and they give a room the safari feel. They are perfect for the den - imposing and masculine. There are cuter versions available for kids’ rooms. Even for the living rooms and bedrooms, the faux fur rugs are popular. This is further helped by the fact that most options available in the market are machine washable. If you have a more exclusive type of rug then it is advisable to have it cleaned professionally.
Christopher Schwebius is an entrepreneur who seeks out sharply defined, specifically focused topics to research. Upon finishing his research he provides relevant, un-biased information to his readers based on his discoveries and/or personal experiences.
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