Cover for a mink coat: which one to choose, do it yourself

Throughout the whole winter, a warm and soft mink coat reliably protects its owner from the most severe and ferocious frosts. But with the end of the season, it is necessary to provide it with proper storage and care, thanks to which it can retain all its important qualities and beautiful appearance. A special case will help with this, which you can purchase or make yourself.

Choosing a cover for clothes

A cover as a means of protecting your fur coat

With the help of a properly selected cover, your luxurious mink coat will be guaranteed reliable protection for the entire period while it is on a long “vacation”.

The main functions that this product is designed to perform are:

proper storage of mink coats during the off-season period;
providing reliable protection against moths;
protection from adverse sun rays;
protection from dust and all kinds of contaminants.

Rules for storing fur products

It's easy to keep your fur coat looking brand new. The main thing is to follow the basic recommendations for storing furs.

Proper storage of fur coats:

Fur should always be protected from natural and artificial light.
The fur coat should hang freely, without touching other things in the wardrobe.
Fur storage areas must be regularly ventilated.
The fur coat needs to be taken out regularly to “shake the fur.”
The fur coat should hang freely on the hanger. It should not be placed on a shelf or bent.
It is imperative to protect your fur coat from dirt and harmful insects. A fur coat storage case will do the job perfectly.

Of course, if you are not too worried about the condition of your fur coat, then you can store it in a homemade case or in a plastic bag. But in this case, there will be little chance of preserving the beauty of the fur.

Another good option is storing in a fur refrigerator. The refrigeration equipment maintains a special temperature regime, which is ideal for storing fur coats.

In addition, a special case is also used to store fur in the refrigerator. However, not every city has an establishment that provides such services, so most fur owners choose home storage.

Ideal conditions for storing fur coats:

Air temperature +10 - +12 degrees.
The humidity level does not exceed 45%.
The place where the fur coat is stored is dark and well ventilated.

When storing at home, it is very difficult to create ideal conditions, so one way or another, owners of fur products violate these recommendations. In addition, very often other, more serious mistakes are made when storing fur coats.

The most common mistakes when storing fur products:

Before wintering, the fur coat was not cleaned of dirt and dust.
The case for storing the fur coat is made of cellophane or you generally use vacuum packaging. Such covers will only damage the fur product and lead to its deformation.
If you don't wear a fur coat in winter, it will continue to hang in the closet. You shouldn't do that. In cold weather, you should regularly take your fur coat out into the fresh air.
The wrong size hangers were chosen to store the fur coat.

Another common mistake is using a regular garment cover. Such products are simply not suitable for natural fur. To sew them, completely different materials are used, which are simply unable to provide the fur coat with the correct storage conditions. Not only the materials are not suitable for furs, but also the design of the cover itself.

Differences between a special fur coat cover and a regular one:

Very durable, massive hanger with rounded shoulders. It can easily withstand the weight of a fur coat, does not bend or deform.
A clothing case is most often translucent, so that you can immediately see what kind of item is stored in it. The fur coat cover is made of opaque material that does not transmit either natural or artificial light.
The fur coat cover is made of durable material that fur fibers simply cannot pierce.
The shape of the fur coat cover is fixed. The material does not adhere to the fur surface, so during storage it does not wrinkle or break off the fur.

What is the difference between a fur coat and a regular clothing case?

When choosing a high-quality case designed to store and reliably protect a mink coat, you need to pay attention to several important parameters:

shape;
material of manufacture;
volume;
design.

Due to the fact that a fur coat is far from being one of the lightest elements of a wardrobe, manufacturers choose the most durable and dense types of materials to make a protective cover. Quite often there are these products made from high quality polyester and spandex. Another important requirement for the material used for the production of such covers is good air permeability - this makes it possible to effectively ventilate and, if necessary, dry the mink coat without removing it from the protective product.

And a little about transportation

If you need to transport a fur coat, you should never put it in a suitcase or storage box: creases in the fur and the resulting folds can be very difficult to restore and may not be restored at all. If you absolutely cannot do without such packaging, you should first place the fur product in a thick linen cover.

This point, of course, can equally apply to the storage of fur products.

Store and care for your beautiful fur coat correctly - this will preserve its original beautiful appearance and significantly extend its service life.

How to choose?

If you are thinking about the question of which case for storing a mink coat is best to choose, pay attention to its type and size. A high-quality product must be quite voluminous and spacious - thanks to this, during storage the fur will not be squeezed or wrinkled, and therefore will be able to perfectly retain its original shape and structure.

To choose the right product, you need, among other things, to carefully examine its design. In a truly high-quality case designed for storing a mink coat, the zipper connector starts immediately from the hole for the trampoline. And the hole itself has increased strength due to additional reinforcement. Thanks to this design feature, using this product is very easy and convenient. First, the mink coat is carefully taken and hung on a hanger, and then a protective cover is put on top of the fur product. This, in turn, allows you to provide the most careful care for it. Looking at the photo, it is easy to understand what this product should be like.

For proper storage, it is very important to match the size of the fur coat and the cover. This must be taken into account when choosing. Most manufacturers offer cases designed for storing fur coats that have the following lengths:

up to 90 cm;
up to 110 cm;
up to 130 cm.

Covers for fur coats

Fur does not like direct sunlight. If it is exposed to the sun or bright electric lamps for a long time, it fades and fades.
It is highly not recommended to fold a fur coat. It should always be in a hanging position, on a hanger. Otherwise, creases may appear on the inside and then the product cannot be saved, the fur coat will simply lose its appearance.
Fur must “breathe”, so do not place the fur coat in plastic or cellophane bags, otherwise the fur will dry out and shrink.
Shuba doesn’t like being “stiff.” She needs space. Consider this fact when you hang it in your closet with other things. Other things should not wrinkle the fur coat so that its pile does not become deformed.
In the summer, when you are not wearing a fur coat, it should be periodically taken out to a well-ventilated place. In winter, also take it out into the frosty air.
When hanging a fur coat on a hanger, do not forget to fasten all the buttons and turn the pockets inside out. By fastening a fur coat with buttons, you seem to fix its position, so it will not fidget on the hanger and hang to one side.
Before placing a fur coat in a case for summer storage, check whether the fur is damaged and whether the fur coat is well dried. It may need to be cleaned; read this article on how to do this.
Also take care of protection from moths and place special anti-moth products in the closet. Well, if you want to be 100% sure that your fur coat will be safe, then you should think about buying a special case for storing fur products.

Note : regular clothing covers are not intended for storing fur coats. For fur items you will need a special cover that meets certain requirements. So, what is the difference between regular covers and fur covers?

Advantages of anti-moth covers for storing fur coats

The fur coat storage case is equipped with a special hanger that has the correct shape. These hangers are durable and do not bend under the weight of the fur coat. To prevent the coat hangers from becoming deformed, the hanger has special rounded hangers.
The material of the cover does not allow light to pass through. This is due to the fact that it is not made of polyethylene, like regular covers, but of a special breathable fabric. There are covers made from a single piece of fabric and with a small polyethylene window to choose from, but it is better to choose without a window so that as little light as possible falls on the fur.
The fabric from which the fur coat storage case is made is also highly durable, since it must withstand the weight of the fur coat itself. The clothing case is not intended for this. When choosing a cover for fur products, pay attention to the thickness of the fabric. It should not be too thin, not too rough, but precisely one that cannot be pierced by the pile of a fur coat.
The fur coat storage case has a special shape. Ordinary clothing covers do not have this texture. The fur coat has side inserts around the entire perimeter and the larger your fur coat, the wider these inserts should be.

How to choose the right cover for a fur coat

Case material. High-quality covers are made from fabrics such as linen, cotton, and canvas. These fabrics are characterized by good breathability and, in addition, they do not allow light to pass through. The fabric itself must have a dense structure so that it can withstand the weight of the fur product.
Case color. When storing fur coats, it is advisable to choose dark colors, such as brown, blue, gray or black. But before you buy a cover, check if it leaves paint. To do this, run a damp cloth over it; if there are no traces of paint left on it, everything is fine. The paint is high quality.
Anti-mole impregnation. Manufacturers of covers for natural fur products treat them with a special anti-moth compound. The composition is absolutely harmless, both for fur and for humans. But it does a good job of repelling moths and other fur coat pests. In addition, you can enhance the protection of your fur coat from moths by placing mothballs or lavender sachets in its pockets. You can also buy small bags with the smell of tobacco on the market. If you don’t trust the manufacturer or folk remedies, buy an anti-repellent spray that needs to be sprayed on the case. In any case, such sprays should be used if the cover is already several years old, because over time, anti-moth impregnations erode.
Matching fur coat size. To prevent the fur of the fur coat from breaking under the pressure of the cover, it must be selected according to the length of the fur coat. Moreover, the cover should not be close to each other, but should be slightly longer than the fur coat itself, about 10-15 cm. Also, its width should correspond to the dimensions of the fur product. In stores you will be offered standard sizes ranging from 90-130 cm, but if your fur coat is longer, you will have to make a personal order.
Case fasteners. The case for storing a fur coat must be equipped with a zipper along the entire perimeter. In this case, it should begin at a point from the trempel.

Reliable protection against moths

Another important characteristic feature that should be inherent in a high-quality and reliable case for storing a mink coat is protection against moths. For this purpose, manufacturers carefully impregnate this product with a special composition that has a certain effect on this harmful insect. Due to the fact that even the most effective and powerful anti-moth composition loses its original properties under the influence of a long period of time, it is recommended to treat the case at least once every three months with a high-quality anti-moth spray. In addition, you should additionally place a special tablet with a similar effect inside this product. In this way, the anti-mole effect can be significantly increased.

How to make a case with your own hands

Nowadays, you can easily choose covers for mink coats that are made from high-quality materials and come in a variety of sizes. However, you can also make this product yourself with your own hands. In this case, certain rules should be followed.

The selected material must have good breathability. The ideal option is to use natural fabric. However, you can also make a case with your own hands and from porous polyester.
Color plays an important role. It must be dark - preferably blue or black - this will help prevent unwanted yellowing of the fur.
This product must be made with side inserts up to 10 cm wide - thanks to this volume, the fur will not wrinkle.
Instead of a zipper, you can use a convenient Velcro fastener. This will protect the fur fibers from accidental pinching.

The right choice of protective cover, along with simple care rules, will help to significantly extend the life of your favorite mink coat and preserve its beauty.

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What about moths?

If you don’t want to return from a long and pleasant vacation in hot countries to find a moth-gnawed coat on a hanger, you should take care of remedies for these voracious insects in advance.

A storage case itself does not mean automatic protection against moths. Unfortunately, this inventive pest often finds places to penetrate where you would never think of. There are special covers for fur clothing with long-term anti-moth impregnation, but there are not many of them on the market yet.

The anti-moth cover shown in the photo retains its protective effect for 12 months. It has a faint smell of lavender, is absolutely safe, and is made of spunbond - a durable porous material that allows the fur coat to “breathe.”

Instead of an anti-moth cover, you can use a cover for outerwear that matches your fur coat, supplemented with anti-moth repellent agents . These can be bags with tobacco aroma, spraying the product on the material of the cover (not on the fur coat itself!) from a spray, sachet, tablets in the pockets of the product and other forms, or proven “grandmother’s” products.

And remember : even the highest quality factory impregnation loses its superpowers to protect fur from moths over time: you should re-impregnate the cover with an anti-moth spray every three to four months.

A universal, proven natural remedy for moths is cedar , the aroma of which, moreover, will not fade over time. Cedar balls, cubes, strips, placed in a case along with a fur coat, will protect your fur pet from clothing locusts.

Lavender has been used to repel moths for a long time.

, which was filled with odor-permeable fabric bags or paper bags with holes.

Anti-mole effect

To prevent insects from ruining your favorite fur coat, purchase an anti-moth product, which should be placed in the closet. But an additional guarantee against damage by pests is provided by special covers for moth coats. They are made of high-quality breathable fabric and treated with special solutions that repel insects.

Light model

The Raptor fur coat case has proven itself well. It is impregnated with two active ingredients at once. One repels adult moths, the second destroys larvae. The raptor allows the fur to breathe. The standard validity period of impregnation is 1 year. At the same time, Raptor cases, like all others, should be kept separately, since the composition is toxic.

When purchasing special protective products, you should renew the impregnation every few months so that the protection is more effective.

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How to sew a case with your own hands

If you don't want to spend money on a fur coat, you can sew it yourself. To do this you need to have basic cutting and sewing skills. First, take measurements of the fur product. It is important to consider several points when working:

choose high-quality breathable fabric in dark colors;
do not sew a flat cover; special extensions should be made on its sides to prevent the fur from creasing;
take care of additional strengthening of the zipper;
After completing the work, treat the finished item with a special anti-moth compound, which will provide protection against insects.

Trying on in a store

If you want to further protect your fur coat, store it in a separate closet for fur items, the compartments of which are not combined with the drawers where woolen items are stored, since moths can move from them.

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A long, loose cover, treated with special anti-pest compounds, will allow you to preserve your favorite winter item for many years. Do not skimp on a fur coat cover, since this is what will ensure its safety, and be sure to follow the storage rules so that in the fall you do not find that the fur has lost its shape and color.

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Proper storage of fur coats

There are several basic rules that must be followed to ensure that your mink coat will serve you for many years:

The fur product must be protected from any light sources. This applies to sunlight and electric lamps. With constant exposure to light, the fur will lose its hue and become dull;
natural fur requires air to be able to breathe. Therefore, you should not leave a mink coat in a tightly packed closet. Make sure that the anti-moth cover for your fur coat is spacious enough;
for the same reason, you cannot store fur products in sealed plastic bags. Ensure free air circulation so that the fur does not lose its original appearance;
Proper storage of a fur coat assumes that the product will be in a vertical position. If you put it on a shelf, the item will stretch, creases will form and the fur may creep.

Important! Be sure to take your fur coat out of the closet several times during the summer and shake it to air it out.

Regular case

You should also take care of protection against moths. An insect can destroy your favorite item in a matter of weeks. Place special anti-moth products in your closet and be sure to purchase an anti-moth cover for your mink coat.