Muskrat fur coat

European young ladies have long "tasted" this practical and beautiful fur for a fur coat, like a muskrat. The fashion for such fur coats came to Russia recently, but quickly won the love and trust of women of all ages.

A muskrat coat, in contrast to its related beaver, will not live a long life. The low price of the product makes it ideal for everyday wear, but after several seasons the fur coat will lose its "presentation". At the same time, the muskrat coat shows itself well in difficult climates, with wet snow, wind and frost.

The main advantage of muskrat fur is that this animal lives both on land and in water. Accordingly, the fur coat of this animal is perfectly protected from moisture, wind and cold. The muskrat itself is very neat and tidy and vigilantly monitors the condition of its fur. Therefore, the skins always look perfect: the fur is soft and smooth, even and pleasant to the touch.

There are also disadvantages to muskrat fur. The first one is seasonal. The skins are divided into summer and winter, and it is difficult to distinguish them by eye. At the same time, the "winter fur" is denser, thicker and shiny, and will last several seasons more than the "summer" fur coats of animals. Another disadvantage is that most of the muskrat fur coats are dyed, which reduces the wear of the product. The disadvantage of muskrat fur is its low wear resistance. It is believed that such a fur coat can be worn for 3-5 seasons without worrying about its appearance, after which the fur will begin to wipe off and become unpresentable.

Classic models - slightly longer than the knee, A-line or straight cut are the bestsellers. Such coats can be with a hood or a beautiful collar, have a belt, patch or hidden pockets. While the muskrat is a great companion for other furs, you can often find models where the hood, cuffs or hem are trimmed with mink, arctic fox or silver fox.

Shortened models are a great option for those who often drive or moves in other transport. So the coat warms, but does not get in the way and does not get dirty. Fur coats with short sleeves also look great - just put on gloves to the elbow and the stylish look is ready!

Separately, it should be said about long fur coats. Since muskrat fur does not differ in high cost, you can afford a warm and beautiful “floor-length” fur coat even for every day! Designers sew muskrat fur coats in large sizes, but the price is still acceptable.

By the way, because of the low price, it is from the muskrat that many youth models are sewn. Young ladies can afford to wear natural fur, choosing original options - a “balloon”, “bat” or “year” fur coat.

Sheared or plucked muskrat coats are also incredibly good! There are models with fur that does not even reach a centimeter in length. Often only the "body" of the fur coat is sheared, leaving the sleeves and collars with slightly longer fur. This combination looks very stylish and it is not easy to guess that this is a muskrat fur coat. Cross-section fur coats are sewn in the same way - the pile can be either quite long or short, almost plush.

The natural color of the muskrat is a warm brown spectrum. The skins can have a light, beige color, a delicate reddish tint and reach a deep, rich brown, almost black. However, fur coats are most often dyed, since the muskrat fur lends itself favorably to this. Products in silver or bluish shades are especially popular; variations of red are also in fashion.

First of all, you need to evaluate the fur itself - by eye and by touch. The coat should be soft, silky, the pile should have a uniform structure. Iron the product "against the grain" - the fur should not deform, and when it is compressed, the hairs should immediately take on their original appearance.

Note that real muskrat fur is not uniform - the hairs are thicker at the base and thinner towards the tip. Towards the end the color is darker. If you are purchasing a trimmed or plucked product, you can pull out one hair and set it on fire. Natural fur will smell like burnt hair, while dyed or fake fur will smell chemically.

You shouldn't buy a muskrat fur coat without trying it on. The weight of the product should not be too massive, but not too light. It happens that manufacturers stretch the skins strongly during preparation, increasing their area. But at the same time, the fur coat becomes cold and not wearable, it significantly loses weight.

Many young ladies, deciding to buy a muskrat fur coat, ask for advice on the Web. Almost all of them say one thing: the products are very beautiful, budget-priced and they heat well, but quickly fail. Girls indicate from two to four seasons when muskrat coats delighted them.

Often such coats are bought by young girls, so to speak, to try on fur for the first time. Few people are disappointed - the product looks very decent, a wide range of modern fur coats will allow you to choose a beautiful and practical option. Reviews often write that fur can be easily confused with mink, so for less money you can get a good analogue, at least a visual one. Often, a muskrat fur coat is taken either "in a pair" with a down jacket to wear on the way out or in frost, or, on the contrary, to a more expensive fur coat in order to preserve it.