The Benefits Of A Faux Fur Throw Blanket

By Jennifer Foster


A great way to make a room look instantly luxurious is fur. It could be a drapery of a bed or a couch. Maybe even on the floor in front of the fire-place. It is not question that this material is beautiful. There are a few drawbacks though, and it has to do with dead cute and furry beings. That is when we start talking about having an alternative.

With amazing fabric making technology, one can barely differentiate genuine from artificial. Aesthetic is not sacrificed when using fake coats. It is great to be guilt free while lounging on a faux fur throw blanket in the bed. Anything can look stylish now at a lower cost.

Synthetic coats started going mainstream in the 1950s as manufacturers were able to produce good enough fakes that can match the real thing. Since the synthetic ones came out in the market, wearing and using a genuine coat of any animal has not been treated the same way since. Some hostility is now associated to owning fur due to activists movements and campaigns.

Fakes can now be made to look like the coat of any animal you want. It can perfectly accentuate any room and turn it from cold to cozy in an instant. Imagine feeling the throw blanket welcome you into its warm and soft fabric after a long hard day. Lay it out on the floor in front of the fire-place and enjoy a mug of hot chocolate.

A variety of designs are available for artificial fur. They can range from wild zebra prints to cool and calm monochromatic woven designs . Different style, patterns, colors and types of animals like rabbit, fox, sheep and the Bengal Tiger are the most sought after.

While real animal pelt still implies luxury and wealth, it is very difficult to maintain. Genuine fur risks the exposure to the harmful chemicals that is used to keep its texture in top condition. It is biodegradable, after all. Fakes being synthetic, do not need the tedious maintenance. One only needs to read the care label and follow instructions to clean it.

In the past, wearing authentic animal coats is a status symbol. No one would be caught dead wearing faux. The in-authenticity of fakes can be done away with these days. Fabric making technology has evolved so much that creating a synthetic replica of animal hair is simple. Maintaining the elegance of the genuine coat with an artificial replica for half the price is an offer that is very difficult to refuse.

Real fur tends to be really warm and renders the wearer to feel the lack of air and a little stuffy. Good quality fakes offer the same look with the breathability and softness factor without compromising luxury. Synthetic and natural fibers give a variety of fabrics that can be used to produce faux throws.

More importantly, purchasing fauxs saves the environment. It does not only reduce the cruelty on rabbits and foxes, but it spares nature from harmful chemical pollutants used in the process of producing and farming fur. Gladly, making faux does not involve very dangerous chemicals. Caring more for the environment above social status and fashion is a sign of a healthy and socially concerned consumers.




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