Squirrel fur coat

A squirrel fur coat will be a great addition to a woman's wardrobe. Such a product is distinguished not only by its attractive appearance, but also by its lightness. Recently, squirrel fur coats are rarely found on the market or in a specialized store, most often this unusual fur is used when sewing designer outerwear. But, nevertheless, it is not difficult to acquire such a fur coat, and its cost will be quite acceptable.

Squirrel skins are very fragile and delicate, so they must be handled with extreme care. Most often, they sew fur coats "for the exit", tk. with daily wear, the product will not last long. If handled correctly, a stylish outfit will delight its owner for 2-3 years.

As you know, the squirrel changes its fur depending on the season, for example, in the summer it is shorter, less often and harder, and in the cold season there is thick underfilling, the wool lengthens and becomes soft to the touch. It is winter fur that is most often used for sewing fur coats, and the ridge is the most valuable part of the skin. Due to the high plasticity of the material, it is not difficult for designers to create products of various shapes.

Squirrel coats, like the fur of other animals, are presented in a huge variety of styles. They are short and long, loose and fitted, straight and flared, with traditional and cropped sleeves.

The most popular models today are:

• classic straight cut;
• trapezoidal or with an A-shaped silhouette;
• fitted, with a belt and a fluffy collar;
• neat sheepskin coats;
• short jacket-jacket;
• capes or loose ponchos.

Squirrel fur goes well with the skins of other animals, therefore, when sewing fur coats, it is often combined with fox, marten, raccoon, mink and lynx. For example, most of the clothing is made of squirrel, while other fur is used to trim the collar and sleeves.

If earlier fur coats were predominantly floor-length, today the most common are midi models. The hem of such products is located above the knee, but at the same time completely covers the hips.

Long models are rarely sewn from squirrel skins, because they will not only be impractical, but also very expensive. Such fur products can mainly be seen on the catwalk, during the show of haute couture masterpieces.

Short fur coats, which also have ¾ sleeves, are very popular, they are also called "autolady". They are practical, comfortable and lightweight, besides, such models are worn much longer than long ones.

Many consumers believe that a squirrel coat has a reddish color, which is explained by the association with a character in fiction. But in fact, the fur of the animal can have a different color - gray, chocolate, black, red, dirty white, etc.

The rarest skins, and therefore the most expensive, have a silvery-blue tint. The variety of tones is due to the breed of the squirrel and the season of the year.

Squirrel fur lends itself well to dyeing, so fur coats of unnatural colors can be seen on sale, for example, red, green or blue.

The cost of squirrel fur coats is lower than that of other fur-bearing animals, and starts at 30,000 rubles. The maximum price can reach 100,000 rubles, but these are usually long products, often designer ones. The main aspects affecting the cost are the quality of the skins, the season, the breed of the squirrel and the model of the fur coat. Therefore, a short short fur coat made of summer fur will be inexpensive, and if it is insulated, it will be perfect even for a cold winter.

To buy a really high-quality fur coat that will last more than one season, you need to know how to choose it correctly, and what you should pay attention to:

1. Fur. It should be uniform, thick and of equal length. You can slightly tug on a few villi to check their strength, if they remain between your fingers, then you should not take such a product.
2. Seams. A squirrel is a small animal, therefore, to make a fur coat, it requires at least 70 skins, which are sewn into a single product. It is important to inspect the seams before purchasing fur garments to ensure they are of good quality.
3. Fittings. Fasteners, buttons and decor must be sewn in, not glued, otherwise the fur in the attachment points will begin to go bald over time.
4. Lining. It is recommended to choose fur coats lined with natural fabrics, because they are more durable, easy to wash and do not float.

As for the choice of the model, you need to take into account the peculiarities of the figure, and also do not forget about personal preferences, because a fur coat of a fashionable cut, with an unusual silhouette, is not suitable for every woman.

The durability of a squirrel coat largely depends on the correct care for it. As a rule, the manufacturer indicates on the tag several recommendations for the care of the product, but this is not enough.

Every owner of squirrel fur outerwear should know how to care for it:

• when washing, you cannot completely immerse the product in water - the fur is cleaned superficially, and very carefully;
• dry only in a hanging position, in the fresh air, but direct sunlight should not fall on the fur coat;
• you can eliminate the formed pellets by carefully combing the pile with a comb;
• you need to store a fur coat on a strong, wide trempel in a garment cover made of natural material.

It is recommended to return the product to a specialist for repair and cleaning once a year. Thus, it will look like new every season.