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Insurance |
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Our experts
Q: How do I insure my fur?
A:
Bring it to a professional furrier for a written appraisal.
Ask your professional furrier or insurance agent for advice
and details.
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Storage |
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Answered
by: Our experts
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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| Subject:
Conditioning |
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Answered by: Our experts
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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| Subject:
Fur Care |
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Answered by: Our experts
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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here
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| Subject:
Inherited fur |
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Answered
by: Our experts
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.
For more info on restyling Click
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| Subject:
What is shearling |
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Answered by: Our experts
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.
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| Subject:
Will rain ruin a fur? |
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Answered by: Our experts
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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| Subject:
Dyeing a fur |
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Answered by: Our experts
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.
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| Subject:
Sheared and unsheared fur |
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Answered 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
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| Subject:
Quality of a fur |
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Answered by: Our experts
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.
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| Subject:
Female and male mink pelts |
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Answered by: Our experts
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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