- What s the difference between female and male
mink coats?
- Where should go to buy a fur coat?
- How much should spend for a good quality fur
coat?
- Is a sheared fur as warm as an unsheared
fur?
- Does dyeing a fur affect its quality?
- Will rain ruin a fur?
- What is shearling?
- Are longhair furs warmer than shorthair
furs?
- What can I do with an old fur that, inherited
from my mother?
- How do I respond to those that question my
choice to wear fur?
1 — What
s the difference between female and male mink coats?
Female mink is
generally lighter in weight; softer and mere supple than male mink.
Additionally female pelts have a high luster are very silky and soft and are
mere adaptable to tailoring and draping. Male mink is often used to create a
different fashion leek and is also of excellent quality.
2 — Where should go to buy a fur
coat?
Always buy a fur from a reputable fur salon or fur retailer.
Trusting Holzman Furs & Holzman's Furworks will assure you of customer
service, plus a variety of styles and price ranges from which to cheese.
3 — How much
should spend for a good quality fur coat?
Always buy the best quality
fur in your price range. Some factors that determine cost are fur quality, type
of fur craftsmanship, style and the designer name. Other factors include the
length, size and sweep of the garment.
4 — Is a sheared fur as warm as an unsheared
fur?
Yes. The warmth of the fur is determined by the underfur, which
acts as insulation. Whether or net the guard hairs have been sheared, the
underfur remains.
5
— Does dyeing a fur affect its quality?
Yes, but in a very
minimal way. The fur may net be quite as soft as it was in its natural form.
6 — Will rain ruin
a fur?
A mild rain will not harm your fur. Just hang the garment 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 your place of
purchase immediately for proper treatment so that oils can be applied to the
leather side of the fur to maintain its suppleness. In some cases, the silk
lining may need to be replaced.
7 — What is shearling?
Shearling is natural
Iamb with the leather side often sueded and dyed colors. The sueded side is
worn on the outside with the fur on the inside.
8 — Are longhair furs warmer
than shorthair furs?
No. Warmth is determined by the dense underfur.
The outer guard hairs give the various furs their individual characteristics.
9 — What can I do
with an old fur that, inherited from my mother?
If a fur has been cared
for properly ever the years (annual storage and cleaning) there are many
options available. The style can be updated into a mere modern silhouette. It
can also be used as a liner by having an outer shell made in a fabric such as
micro-fiber cashmere or leather You might consider using the fur as a trim en a
wool coat, suit or sweater Fur pillows will always add a luxurious accessory to
a home.
10 — How
do I respond to those that question my choice to wear fur?
You can feel
proud to wear fur because it is a natural product and a responsible,
well-regulated industry. People have every right to appreciate the qualities of
fine, natural products such as leather wool, silk, down, shearling and fur
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