How to recognize natural fur?

Do you want to buy a fur coat and be sure that you are paying for the original product? Be sure to check what is the difference between an original parka or fur jacket and a fake one. Unfortunately, counterfeits happen quite often on the market. Learn how to avoid buying them.

What does the base of the fur look like?

Natural bristles grew on the animal's skin, which is mostly white (although there are also dyed models), uniform and soft to the touch. On the other hand, in the synthetic version, the base is a mesh with microscopic eyes in which individual hairs are placed. If the bristles are too dense to see the substrate, look for a strip of "bare" spot - for example, around the edge of a jacket. A characteristic feature of garments made of natural material is their multi-layer nature. Usually, they additionally consist of a flannel or woolen lining.

Bristles in natural and artificial fur

Natural fur is obtained from animals, therefore the bristles are irregular in length and shape. Long hairs tend to be tapered towards the end. The artificial hair is almost perfectly even, both in length and thickness.

Texture, weight and smell

The difference between an original and a fake can also be recognized by the fact that real fur is much more pleasant to the touch - soft and delicate. The natural fur trim on the hood resembles well-combed pet hair. Besides, it is quite heavy and its smell evokes something animal. In turn, the synthetic material is:

• suspiciously slippery,
• too shiny (as if polished),
• not so pleasant to touch.

Its lightness should also raise doubts, as well as the lack of a characteristic smell. A real fur hat provides excellent protection against the cold, unlike its counterfeit counterpart.

Look at the label

You can find out about the composition of a given garment by checking the information on the garment. According to the provisions adopted by the European Union, manufacturers must properly label clothes that use materials of animal origin.

Where to buy to be sure?

Of course, it is not always possible to check whether a given fox stole is a real product or a fake. When shopping online, the buyer may not even be able to see the price tag. That is why it is worth using a proven offer - such as in our store. After all, fur is an investment - you have to take into account the high costs, but the purchase will last for years.

The Fox Fashion assortment includes clothes made of fox, raccoon and mink leather and hair. We guarantee the highest quality confirmed by numerous certificates. We offer many different clothes, including jackets, coats and parkas, as well as accessories in the form of caps, stoles and muffs. We even introduced elegant flip-flops and sandals with a fur accent to the assortment. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the collection of clothes - we will be happy to answer all your questions related to the store's offer.