How to choose a fur coat from an arctic fox?

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Once upon a time, an arctic fox fur coat was a sign of luxury and wealth; only a wealthy woman could afford to purchase it. Nowadays, this fur is also not cheap, but with the advent of services such as installment plans or credit, almost everyone can afford to buy a fur product. In order for a fur coat to last for many years and make you happy every winter, you need to be smart about your purchase and take into account some nuances.

What should you pay attention to first?

First of all, pay attention to the place where you plan to make a purchase. This must be branded fur salon selling quality products. Never buy an item worth more than 1,000 rubles on the market or from dubious resellers.

Next aspect: price. The average cost of a long arctic fox fur coat in Russia is 70,000–100,000 rubles; a short fur coat is estimated at 30,000–40,000 cheaper.Therefore, if you are offered a fur coat made from an arctic fox that costs 15–20 thousand, most likely it is not a real arctic fox or the quality of the product leaves much to be desired.

Any a branded fur salon is required to provide documents for a fur product. Typically this is a certificate of conformity, which states:

the name of the fur from which it is made;
date of purchase of the fur coat from the manufacturer;
place to buy a fur coat;
compliance with GOST and QC requirements;
manufacturer's seal and signature.

If there is no certificate, but you really liked the fur coat, pay attention to the label, which indicates the composition, size, care recommendations in the form of special icons and the manufacturer of the product. Don’t be lazy, find information about the manufacturer on the Internet, read reviews, this will save you from purchasing a low-quality item. Recently, well-known manufacturers have attached a chip to the fur coat, using the number of which you can find all the information about the fur product on the Internet.

We evaluate the fur

It's time to evaluate the quality of the product. To do this, it is not necessary to contact specialists; conduct an assessment yourself. The fur of the Arctic fox is long and smooth; if you see creases or bald spots on the coat, pass by. Run your palm over the fur “against the grain”; on a good product, all the hairs will immediately fall back into place and look as if they were not touched. Part the fur and carefully examine the undercoat, it should be smooth and thick.

Besides, you need to inspect all the problem areas of the fur coat: sleeves, armpits, pocket area, this is where the fur is wiped off most quickly. Take the fur coat in your hands and shake it well; if the fur falls on the floor, you have a low-quality product.

After checking the quality of the fur, inspect the seams.The stitches should be even, the skins should fit tightly to each other. There should be no protruding threads, bald spots, or fur visible from the inside on the seams. Run your hand along the skin between the fur and the lining. If it is even, soft and smooth, the manufacturer has met all the conditions for processing the skins.

Pay attention to how the lining is sewn to the fur coat. According to the rules, it should be held on the fur coat by several stitches in the area of the sleeves and collar, the bottom of the lining should hang freely. If the fabric is tightly stitched around the perimeter of the product, this is a fake.

Choosing a model

When buying an arctic fox fur coat, it is important not only to evaluate its quality, but to choose the appropriate model. For an older woman, a classic neutral shade is more suitable. Young fashionistas can look at a shortened model or a transformable fur coat. If you don’t like to wear a hat in winter, a fur coat with a hood is a great option. For frequent driving trips, the car lady style is suitable. Pay attention to the sleeve model. remember, that a flared sleeve is less comfortable than a straight one; in addition, under it and under a ¾ sleeve you will need long gloves. If you already have one fur coat in your wardrobe, the second one can be of the opposite style, for example, a long classic with a hood and a short cross-length coat with ¾ sleeves and a stand-up collar.

When choosing a fur coat, consider the purchase carefully; a fur product is chosen to last for many years.

Which color should I choose?

All fur products, including the Arctic fox coat, are divided into two types: with natural fur color and dyed fur. Which of these options to choose is up to you. According to manufacturers, the natural shade is better, it fades slower in the sun, looks more natural, has a pleasant shine. The dyed arctic fox coat has only one plus - a rich palette of shades. In all other respects, a dyed fur coat is inferior to a natural one. In addition, you may quickly get tired of artificial color, and the item will move into your wardrobe for many years.