Some Benefits Of Using A Faux Fur Blanket

By Scott Walker


A faux fur is also called as fake or fun fur. These are materials made from synthetic fibers that resembles it. These can often be seen in clothing. The first productions for these happens in the year 1929, and now, its popularity began rising, especially when it is being credited because it has helped in promoting animal rights and for the organizations for animal welfare. The organizations have considered this production as an animal friendly since it became an alternative for original fur clothing.

Faux furs are used not only for clothing but also for stuffed animals, fashion accessories, and some home decorations like pillows, bedding, faux fur blanket, and throws. Other uses of these include making projects and that is why it may be done using a sewing machine. The original wool is thicker when compared to a fake one, thus, it may need a special machine or it may be sewed by hand as well.

It is increasingly utilized recently for fashion designing. An example of faux furs in fashion designing are trapper hats and jackets. These are usually used in winter clothing. A lot of popular designers are now starting promotions on their collections for fake fur.

These has become more popular for the fashion designers and they are now utilizing it so they can incorporate it with their latest collections. The newest technologies that are invented today have given so much of added techniques and qualities of making it more look original. Fashion designers are now looking forward to including this in their future fashion collections.

Volume and color are the two main factors that makes the designers love to use fake than the real one. And the reason for this is it can be controlled. Unlike real furs, one can choose any shade and can combine any color to it. These are made durable and resistant to attacks from the environment.

Fake furs were produced in many material variations and one of it are polymers. Acrylic and modacrylic, and also some polymer blends are commonly used. Acrylic polymers consist of chemicals that are from limestones, petroleum, water, air, and coals. A secondary monomer may also be added for the improvement of dye absorption to the acrylic fiber. Modacrylic polymers consist of monomers like acrylonitrile and also vinyl chloride.

Both acrylics and modacrylics are so much useful during the manufacturing since they are made springy and light weight. These may also be heat, soot, smoke, and sunlight resistant. They can also resist to any mildews and susceptible from insect attacks. These also can be dried very quickly due to its low absorbency.

Silk, wool, and mohair materials help the improvement of the appearance of garment. Cotton or wool, and also polypropylene are materials that may be used for the backing. In imitating true designs, the designers match colors to original furs.

There are many advantages and as well disadvantages of this. The advantages include not animal use product, can be sewn easily, and no need for preservation to prevent deterioration. The disadvantages include not letting the skin breathe for insulation, made from polymer materials, and cannot keep snow from melting.




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