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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Answered
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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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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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Subject:
Inherited fur |
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Answered
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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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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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Answered
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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 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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