When
you’re out hunting for the fur coat of your dreams, remember that
there are two types: natural or real, and synthetic or faux. You
should know that each type has their distinct advantages and
disadvantages that may or may not play well for your skin and the
climate in your area. Here are some tips on distinguishing real from
faux fur:
The
Label
The
Federal Trade Commission has mandated all manufactured and imported
fur coats or vests for distribution in the United States to have
what’s called the Fur Label Authority tag. This tag details whether
or not the fur is real or synthetic. This only applies, though, to
fur that have been sold after 1951, so there is still a number of
vintage coats, jackets and vests without it.
Backing
Look
underneath the lining of your fur; find a spot where you could easily
see inside, or at least feel the underside with your hands and open
up the seam just enough to poke your finger inside. Fur made of real
animal pelts should feel as smooth as leather and is often sewn
together in strips or sections.
Photos
When
buying online, and you have nothing but the pictures to use as a
guide, don’t despair; you can still identify real from synthetic
fur, as long as there are high quality pictures of the vest. Close-up
pictures of synthetic fur often reveal signs like a scruffy
appearance or an unnatural-seeming glossiness.
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