Mink fur coat

Mink coats are deservedly considered one of the most prestigious and elegant varieties of clothing for a winter wardrobe. The advantages of mink fur are obvious, but the cost of such a new thing can upset an unprepared woman of fashion.

In addition to the price itself, a mink fur coat makes serious demands on the conditions of its storage, and is also not quite suitable for daily use.

As a more affordable and less whimsical alternative to a mink coat, there are many analogue models, sewn from natural fur treated "like a mink", or an artificial material, the so-called eco-mink.

1. For many girls, the main advantage of fake fur is that you don't need to do any harm to animals to get it. Those who are not concerned about the humane treatment of our smaller brothers, the eco-mink will certainly delight with its price and magnificent appearance. Being much more affordable than natural fur coats, eco-mink will allow you to expand your wardrobe by purchasing not one, but several fur coats of different styles and colors at once. Some ladies prefer to buy one such coat, but every season.
2. A fur coat made of artificial fur is not afraid of moths - insects are not interested in eco-mink. Also, such clothes are very light, which makes even the longest models almost weightless.
3. If a woman who does not consider herself to be a supporter of replacing natural fur with an artificial analogue looks after a fur coat "under a mink", she should pay attention to fur coats made of rabbit or marmot. With proper dressing, they are visually almost indistinguishable from mink, but at the same time they are much softer to the touch.

It is not surprising that mink fur coats are sewn in the same styles as real mink coats. The girl can only choose the model and colors.

This could be:

• coat-robe;
• straight cut "to the floor";
• butterfly;
• autolady;
• classic;
• cross.

There are more than enough options.

The girls who had the opportunity to compare the warmth of natural and artificial mink fur coats, as well as models from marmot and rabbit, called real mink the warmest material suitable even for a harsh winter, while in a fur coat made of eco-mink and fur "like a mink" a little cooler.

However, these experts add, who have checked everything on their own experience, this difference is easily leveled by the selection of slightly warmer things worn under a fur coat and a stylish chunky knit hat in addition to the hood.

However, a fur coat with a hood is suitable not only for those ladies who plan to wear it in the cold. Such a style looks advantageous both in spring and in autumn - then a non-wearing hood turns into a stylish and feminine collar.

Natural “substitutes” for mink are marmot and rabbit. Both varieties differ in texture that looks like mink fur.

From the plucked marmot, youth models of fur coats are sewn, and from the original - similar to a long-necked mink. Rabbit fur, on the other hand, has a matte sheen, which looks very impressive both dyed and in its "native" color.

Eco-mink is characterized by increased breathability, which makes this material very light, but not warm enough. Those ladies who plan to wear an eco-fur coat in frost are advised to take a closer look at models in which fur is glued not to fabric, but to artificial leather.

Faux fur coats "under the mink" are much less whimsical to care for, they are quite easy to store. So, eco-mink can be dry-cleaned without hesitation. Also, no one bothers to take care of the fur coat at home - just one damp sponge is enough for this.

It is better to forget about drying the fur with a hairdryer or on a radiator - the fur coat will dry itself perfectly, you just need to hang it on a hanger and straighten it properly. With the arrival of spring, there is no need for a fur coat - for obvious reasons - to be treated with special moth repellents.

Marmot fur is quite soft, this also applies to its flesh. Experts advise to strengthen the seamy side of the fur coat with a calico in places prone to stretching and rubbing. This primarily applies to the armpits and elbows.

Rabbit skins are generally much smaller than mink skins. Therefore, for sewing a fur coat from a rabbit, much more connecting seams are required. This means that you should wear such a fur coat very carefully, otherwise you will have to hand over your favorite item of winter wardrobe for repairs more often than you would like.

Most of the girls who purchased eco-mink fur coats note their lightness and beautiful appearance, but pay attention to the fact that the choice of model must be approached very responsibly.

Owners of natural fur coats "under mink" found that they begin to lose their original appearance after a few seasons. So, a rabbit fur coat becomes less attractive outwardly in the third year, and an analogue made from a marmot becomes less attractive in the fourth.

At the same time, the service life of the fur coat can be extended by carefully observing the necessary storage conditions and carefully making sure that dirt, dust and moisture do not get on the fur coat when going outside or while traveling in transport.