Raccoon fur coat

Of all natural furs, raccoon fur is considered the most wear-resistant. Its durability is about 15 years. It has a long guard pile and a short, dense undercoat, which provides excellent heat-saving properties. In appearance, the raccoon fur is gray or brown in color, the raccoon's tail is striped. Long bristles of the pile add fluffiness and volume to the fur.

The features of raccoon fur include:

• Wear resistance and durability;
• Heat-saving qualities;
• Affordable price.
• Raccoon fur is often used as decoration and combination with other materials and furs.

Raccoon fur coats are presented in both classic and modern styles. Classic models of A-line, straight and semi-fitted cut are suitable for women of different ages. A feature of raccoon fur is the visual effect of volume and heaviness. Therefore, classic models of fur coats are offered in a laconic cut, without unnecessary details and elements. The sleeve of the classic model is usually long and straight. The collar is round, or shawl, turn-down. The main emphasis in raccoon fur coats is on color and length. Traditionally, classic-style fur coats with a hood are in demand, allowing you to wear it without a headdress.

Modern models of raccoon fur coats are characterized by lightness and airiness of fur, bright color and unusual toning. The use of the latest technologies for processing fur and cutting allows designers to experiment endlessly in interesting ways of closing and sewing fur coats.

The current models are fur coats made in the "cross-section" technique, when the fur is located on the fur coat in horizontal stripes of the same size. Fur stripes can be combined with leather, suede.Such a model looks weightless and significantly lightens the product in terms of weight, remaining at the height of fashion.

Models for young people are presented with options for short fur coats of different lengths by the type of jackets, with or without a hood, in the style of "Chanel", etc. Such models are painted in bright juicy colors.: green, bright red, gold, violet, red.

In raccoon coats, popular methods of cutting fur are used, such as stitching, dissolving, knitting and plating. The technology of fur dissolution is that the skins are pre-stretched, which makes them elongated and narrow. The hide is then cut diagonally into narrow strips and stitched into linen. Dissolution allows you to make fur coats with a large number of wedges, any flared styles, long coats, as well as large coats. Dissolution is actively used by leading designers, since this technology of sewing fur coats allows you to make almost any style.

The advantages of this sewing method include:

• Great opportunities for product modeling;
• Excellent appearance and fit;

Of the shortcomings, the main one is the fact that such a fur coat, sewn into dissolution, is more difficult to alter if the style is outdated. And also the technology of dissolution is more expensive because of the additional processing of the fur, which affects the price of a fur coat.

Rosshiv - sewing technology using inserts from a different material (leather, velor, suede, etc.) between the fur strips. In growing, mainly the skins of long-haired animals are processed: fox, arctic fox, marten, raccoon. But it has also recently been used for mink, sable, etc.

Advantages of rosshiv:

• Due to inserts from a different material, the amount of used fur in a fur coat is significantly reduced, which reduces the price of the product;
• Reducing the bulk of the fur due to inserts of leather or suede.
• Great appearance, which gives unlimited possibilities for modeling.
• Lightening in weight and appearance - because of the inserts, the weight of the fur coat decreases and the fur does not look too bulky.

The disadvantages of the method include more thorough and gentle care., less long service life of a fur coat, low wear resistance. Both methods of sewing raccoon fur coats are indispensable in modern fashion and can significantly diversify the range of raccoon fur coats.

Knitting is another unusual method of sewing fur coats. Its essence is that the skin is cut into very thin strips, sewn into a continuous line, twisted and dried. The resulting thread is obtained with fur in all directions. From such fur yarn, they knit, crochet, knit or weave on an elastic mesh various products up to trousers and handbags, mittens, etc. Fur coats obtained in this way are very soft and warm, they have an unusual look.

Raccoon fur coats differ in length as well as other fur coats. There are models of maxi, ankle and ankle length, medium length, short sheepskin coats and fur coats. Classic models are presented in knee-length or slightly below. Modern models are of ultra-short "jacket" length, up to mid-thigh, above the knees.

The main fashion trends in models of raccoon fur coats are coloring in unusual colors., sewing fur coats by cutting and stitching, creating the effect of lightness of a fur coat, combining with other materials and furs, using newfangled details - a shortened sleeve, a wide sleeve, no collar, a stand-up collar or a collar, etc.

• Canada is the main supplier of the game raccoon. The Canadian wild raccoon stands out for its fluffy down, long guard hair and gray-brown color.
• Finnish raccoon is a special selection product with a long guard pile and a feathery effect. Also, the color of the Finnish raccoon is white, milky, beige with a brown ridge. The skins of the Finnish raccoon are large in size and heavy, therefore they are often used for finishing and sewing hats.
• Chinese farm raccoon practically not represented at fur auctions and world markets, but is used domestically for finishing and sewing fur products. The Chinese raccoon is distinguished by a long guard pile with smooth shading transitions.

Very often, raccoon fur is confused with the fur of a raccoon dog, outwardly in many ways similar. In fact, these are two different animals from different species families - raccoons and wolves. The fur of a raccoon dog looks very similar to the fur of a raccoon, but differs in a stiffer down and pile, the length of the guard pile. The Finnish and Chinese raccoons are bred on the basis of the selection of raccoons and raccoon dogs.

Raccoon fur lends itself well to coloring, even in bright colors - green, red, purple, red, blue, white, etc. Modern raccoon fur coats are less and less presented in the natural color of the fur, most often the fur is dyed or tinted.

Breeders have bred a pure white and beige raccoon color, which is easier to paint in any color. At the same time, natural shades - gold with brown, gray-brown, brown still remain popular. Raccoon fur is often tinted, accentuating attention and imitating patterns on the hem of a fur coat, sleeves, collar or hood.

When choosing a raccoon fur coat, you should pay attention to:

• The quality of the fur (softness of the pile, silkiness, elasticity, etc.);
• The quality of the seams (under lining);
• The quality of the staining.

First of all, you need to touch the fur, stroke it in all directions. In order not to become victims of a fake, you need to remember that the fur of a raccoon dog is very hard and rough and the guard pile is uneven.

An important quality of raccoon fur is that it visually adds weight, makes it heavier due to its fluffiness. This should be taken into account when trying on a fur coat, especially if you have chosen a one-cut fur coat or a flared one. In addition, there must be a certificate and a chip for a high-quality fur product. If there are none, then you should refrain from buying a fur coat.

Raccoon fur coats represent the middle price category in fur coats. The price category depends on many factors - fur processing technology and fur coat sewing, color, length, etc. The price range of raccoon fur coats is from 35 tr. for short models up to 160-170t.r. for long.

According to reviews, a raccoon fur coat has two undoubted advantages: wear resistance and heat-preserving functions. Caring for such a fur coat is not a particular problem, the main thing is to adhere to the general rules for caring for natural fur. The fur is resistant to precipitation, warming in any frost, soft and tactilely pleasant.

If you become the owner of a bright-colored raccoon fur coat, you should choose accessories and wardrobe items for it in a moderate color scheme. Raccoon fur coats are combined with almost all wardrobe items. A raccoon fur coat should be worn with comfortable shoes - boots, ankle boots with heels. To go out, you can wear stiletto boots. The bags will fit in leather or suede depending on the style of your fur coat.

Of the hats, knitted hats, felt, woolen shawls and stoles look better. If you decide to choose a fur hat, then make sure that it is made of a raccoon or other short fur, as raccoon fur is very fluffy.Combination with other long-haired fur is considered vulgar and bad form. Additional accessories for a raccoon fur coat are not required due to the fact that the raccoon fur is lush and shiny.

• Stylish raccoon fur coat with a deliberately simple straight cut, with long sleeves and without a collar, with a round neckline. The color of the fur coat, which is the "highlight" of this model, impresses. The bright red base color, enhanced by the red and dark hairs of the pile, give the fur coat the appearance of being made of the beautiful plumage of a bird. The ideal option is "for the feast and for the world," as they say.

• A very feminine version of a raccoon fur coat with a Chanel-style neckline above the knees, a semi-fitted silhouette with a wide leather belt. The fur coat is sewn “crosswise”, sleeve length ¾, leather belt is long in two turns and tied with a spectacular bow. The color transition from golden red to dark brown gives a special charm and trendy.

• An incredibly glamorous raccoon fur coat will suit young and extraordinary girls, creative and active. In addition to combining raccoon fur with another shorter one, in this model the main place is occupied by the multicolored details of the fur coat - stripes and triangular wedges - beige, red, smoky, blue and green. The long bristles of the pile are tinted in a dark color, which adds piquancy and emphasizes the brightness of the outfit. Length of a fur coat to mid-thigh, a long sleeve with a cross-section effect, a neckline without a collar in the style of "Chanel". Such a fur coat will make the image memorable and bright.