Why You Should Choose A Faux Fur Rug Over The Real Thing

By Matthew Morgan


Everyone would want to remodel or beautify their homes sooner or later. But it goes without saying that this will have its concomitant cost and this may hamper any plans you may have. However, there are good alternatives to real things, such as a faux fur rug, that you can use achieve your beautification goals. This article has some good reasons why you should use this item for your next remodeling project.

Before we do go out and plunk down our hard earned money, it will be prudent to get to know more about the item in question first. We should know about the relative pros and cons of the item so that we can have a better decision reference to use. In this way we can make a good purchase on a sound decision.

Go for a rug that is made out of fine acrylic fibers. Also make sure of its quality by stroking it as a way of an integrity test. A higher quality rug will not shed too much fibers or hairs when stroked repeatedly. Thoroughly read through the product labels to see if it contains any ingredients that may cause you allergies, keeping in the back of your mind that most times they can contain real dog or cat fur.

You will be spoilt for choice with regards to designs when it comes to false rugs. They do have a wide selection available with designs of chinchilla, mink, tiger, fox, bear, leopard, and zebra available. Ensure that the design you choose will either complement or tastefully contrast the room you have in mind of putting it, so that you can have the best effect possible. Remember that these will usually be put on floors and not hung up or nailed on walls.

Buying this kind of rug frees your conscience from the burden of killing a real animal to produce it. Easier to maintain because they are washable as compared to the real thing, they tend to be less smelly in the long run. In terms of durability, they are generally more wear resistant and thus will tend to last longer than the real thing. Many currently are also made with moth resistant and hypoallergenic properties.

This can also be considered by some as a dream come true for a lot of interior decorators. This is because they can be made to come in any shape or size that you desire so you can customize to your hearts content. This is a definite advantage over the real thing anytime.

In terms of price it is definitely cheaper than real fur products and is affordable for everyone. It can be ordered easily online and there is no need for wildlife clearances when shipping. These factors only lead to making it a more popular product in the long run

An inherent disadvantage is that it is not biodegradable and will not provide much warmth if used. It will also tend to brittle and crack in extreme cold temperatures unlike the real thing.




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