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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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