Faux Fur: Use And Care

Autumn is here, and in addition to scarves and long coats, the fashion world has also brought faux fur! A great alternative to real fur products, faux fur is an exciting and unique way to spruce up your garments. Plus, probably my favorite thing is that it keeps you warm in cold winds and temperatures.

However, I'm sure you've heard that faux fur is a bit of a hassle, right? It's really easy to damage it, but it's just as easy to take care of it and avoid those damage! Faux fur takes a little more effort than other everyday fabrics and clothing, but if you take care of it, it will last a long time.

Caring for your faux fur garment will help maintain its intended appearance: the shine, loft, and color will last longer if you take certain measures and avoid others when caring for your garment. Improper care can result in actual damage to the fur fibers and can ruin the fur's intended appearance, such as mats and piles of fur. You don't want that!

So, for your convenience, we've compiled below key tips and rules for faux fur care and care, from storing to cleaning to sewing!

Faux Fur Storage Rules

The first is to store faux fur. A few things to avoid when storing it, whether it's attached to clothing or not:

It is very important to store fur in a dry place and away from moisture. Faux fur can get wet since it's not real and it's usually made of synthetic fibers, but the moisture can still make it curl and not look good!

Packaging faux fur garments in something like a garment bag or container is ideal. If it's wrapped too tightly between other clothing, it will flatten out and you want the fur to retain its volume and appearance! So even if you can't get a container or garment bag for it, make sure the fur has room to breathe!

Finally, do not store your faux fur in a well-lit or sunny location. Excessive exposure to sunlight can cause discoloration of any fabric and can also damage fabric fibers. So make sure to keep it safely tucked away in the dark until you're ready to wear it again!