Subject:
Insurance |
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Q: How do I insure my fur?
A: Bring it to a professional furrier for a
written appraisal. Give this appraisal to your insurance company so
that the fur can be listed on a separate rider of your home owners
insurance policy. Ask your insurance agent for advice and details.
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Subject: Storage |
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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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Subject: Conditioning |
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Q: How often
should my coat be conditioned?
A: Your
fur coats or shearlings 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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Q: How do
I care for my fur?
A: Store
your fur with a professional
furrier every spring. Have the
furrier condition, clean and
glaze it while it is in storage.
- Never
store fur in a plastic bag.
- Never comb or brush fur.
- Do not have your fur cleaned
by a dry cleaner.
- Repair small rips or tears
immediately.
- Avoid hanging it in a bright
place.
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Subject: Inherited fur |
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Q: What can
I do with a fur coat 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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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.
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Subject: Will rain ruin a 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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Subject: Dyeing a fur |
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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.
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Subject: Sheared and unsheared fur
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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
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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.
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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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Subject:
Pre-owned furs |
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Q: Are second
hand fur coats worth buying?
A: Yes,
you can save up to 90%. In general,
used fur coats should be purchased
from a furrier since the coats
will have been professionally
appraised.
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more info on pre-owned furs
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