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Tips and rules for correctly choosing a mink fur coat

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Tips and rules for correctly choosing a mink fur coat

Tips and rules for correctly choosing a mink fur coat

For women, wearing elegant fur coats is a symbol of distinction and luxury, for this reason acquiring them is a pleasure and perhaps a very expensive taste. Before buying a beautiful fur coat it is recommended that you choose carefully, fur coats are glamorous and make the difference between women.

One of the favorite skins for women to wear a beautiful coat is mink. Mink coats are extremely soft, luxurious, warm, and exclusive. If you select the correct mink coat, you will have in your closet a unique and quality piece, in addition to protecting you from the cold, it will make you look spectacular.

Characteristics of mink fur

One of the main characteristics of mink fur is its excellent quality, mink fur coats have been used for more than two centuries. The type of mink fur that is used for making coats is high density. If your coat is made of good quality mink fur, treated by professionals, it will surely be a piece that you will have in your closet for a long time, its appearance does not deteriorate over the years.

Quality mink fur maintains its original color, one of the main signs of the quality of mink fur is its delicate sheen. If the mink fur coat looks dull and its appearance is unattractive, this may be a sign that it has been left in a warehouse for a long time without the care it requires to maintain its beauty. The lining of the coat should be elastic, to avoid wrinkles and thus not lose its appeal.

A practical way to determine if the fur on your coat is quality is to carefully run your hand over it in the opposite direction to the growth of the fur. If they return to their original position, it means that the skin is natural. And, of course, the fur coat should be free of patches and grease. Buy only coats made with quality fur so that you enjoy a unique and durable piece.

Types of mink
Referring to the quality of mink fur, it is important to note that the fur of other animals can be used to make luxurious coats. Mink fur is one of the most used for its excellent quality, it also has a set of characteristics and properties that make this type of fur the favorite among another fur.

Russian mink
The warmest fur is that of Russian mink. Outstanding designers include coats with this type of fur as one of the main pieces of their collections. Among the distinctive features of Russian mink fur coats is their furry appearance, but at the same time, it is considered to be of very high quality.

North American mink
Mink fur from North America is expensive and very beautiful, but it is not the most suitable for extremely cold climates, such as the icy Russian winter. North American mink fur is relatively thin, which reduces its healing properties. This is similar to velvet.

Chinese mink
Also, like most Chinese products, mink fur is not of very good quality. Its main advantage is its low price.

Scandinavian mink
Scandinavian mink is a noble and expensive type of fur, it is one of the most popular in the world. Their fur is very thick and dense, it looks impressive and protects from the colder weather. Scandinavian mink coats in dark shades are called "black diamonds", which is consistent with their popularity and price.

Helpful tips for acquiring a mink fur coat
It is important that before purchasing a mink fur coat, pay attention not only to its appearance but also to the finishes. The back of the coat should be soft and smooth to the touch. Often times, details or poor coat finish can be hidden in the lining. Therefore, the presence of a lining in some cases causes alarm. Mink fur is very warm so no additional insulation is necessary.

Another important point is the number of stitches. It shouldn't have too many. If the fur coat is improperly sewn, there is a risk that it will tear in a couple of months.

How to choose a quality mink fur coat?

Remember that when buying fur coats, often, instead of being made from mink, unscrupulous manufacturers can make the coats from other animal skins or even from an artificial material.

In order not to be fooled by imitation or fake fur, keep in mind that the length of the hairs on your fur coat must be the same. If they are of different lengths it may be groundhog sandpaper and not mink fur. You need to take a closer look at the inner part of the fur, the mink has a short fluff that characterizes it.

If you are completely sure that the coat is mink fur and not groundhog, beaver or rabbit sandpaper, it is not a given that mink fur is of the highest quality.

To determine the quality of the mink fur you should take into account that its appearance will not be affected by use, this is a bad sign, because it is unlikely that such a coat will last more than one season.

 

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