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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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How often should my fur
be Conditioned?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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