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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 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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info on cleaning Click
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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
in the spring each year. Have the
furrier condition: clean and glaze
it while it is in storage each year.
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info on fur care Click
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Subject:
Inherited fur |
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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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more info on restyling Click
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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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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 the same
warmth. |
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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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