How to smooth out faux fur and return the item's shape at home

A frequently asked question is how to fluff up fur that has already lost much of its original appearance - the topic of our article today.

Fur on the hood has always made outerwear (jacket, down jacket, coat) more elegant, beautiful, and respectable. Among other things, such finishing always provides additional warmth in the winter cold: an impressive edge with long pile even allows you not to wear a hat, reliably protecting your ears and head from the wind and sub-zero temperatures. However, some people prefer to buy clothes without trim, thinking that keeping the fur on it in its original form from season to season will be too difficult.

The fur on the hood of a jacket often cakes after winter.

In fact, this is just a myth: fur - both natural and artificial - can be put in order, and without even going to the dry cleaner, but at home. It’s just that in some situations you will need to put in a little more effort and spend a little more time.

So how can you fluff up fur that has found itself in various unpleasant situations, save it from dirt, creases, tangles, bruises, and return it to its original spectacular appearance? Of course, there are many ways.

Important! However, many situations can be prevented if clothing is stored and handled correctly. We'll talk about this too.

It is very important to store clothes correctly and handle them correctly

How to iron fur after washing

After washing, the item is laid out on a flat surface, without stretching, straightened out completely. A table and a clothes dryer will do. Drying this way will keep the item in shape, eliminating the need for ironing.

Faux fur cannot be ironed. It is easy to damage; exposure to high temperatures can damage the fibers.

Drying flat ensures no creases. When the item has dried, comb it with a wire brush, lightly touching the fibers. Do not press too hard on the brush. If you systematically roughly tear out the fur, bald patches form and the item loses its appearance.

If wet fur is hung immediately after washing, it may become deformed and it will be difficult to return to its original appearance. The product does not need special ironing, the main thing is to dry it properly.

We tidy up natural fur

Wrinkled natural (as well as, in fact, artificial) fur with creases is a fairly common problem. It can get into this state for several reasons:

long-term off-season storage;
postal forwarding;
wash;
rain or snowfall.

Wrinkled natural (as well as, in fact, artificial) fur with creases is a fairly common problem.
To answer the question of how to fluff up the fur on a hood, approaching the problem in general, you can do this: let it hang or dry in natural conditions, and then carefully (! ) comb without effort. And this should be done with a slicker comb, which can be purchased at pet stores. Some craftsmen who work with this material use a special tool made from long... sewing needles. The effect of its use is truly impressive, but, unfortunately, it is impossible to find something similar on sale.

Smoothing fur after long-term storage

If the item was stored neatly - hanging, in free space, it will not have to be ironed. When it has been crumpled and folded, creases form and the pile looks untidy.

To smooth out heavily wrinkled fur, follow the instructions:

Straighten the item in your hands and hang it on a hanger.
When there are no creases, after combing the item will again look neat.
If severe creases form, place the item in the bathroom, turn on the hot water and close the door. It is necessary to achieve steam accumulation. Leave the item for 10 minutes, then dry and comb.

You can perform the same procedure by hanging the fur over a pan of boiling water. If you have a steamer, you need to steam the back surface of the product, and comb the pile and fluff it up.

Instructions for wearing down jackets with a removable fur collar:

Mink, arctic fox and silver fox react well to frosty air, but suffer from salt and reagents that are sprinkled on sidewalks. After you have entered the house from the street, do not rush to put the down jacket in the closet. Shake it several times and, if the fur gets wet, dry it on a suitable size hanger away from heating appliances.
If the collar is crushed by wet dirt, let it dry and carefully comb the stained area with a fur comb.
Perfume and hairspray, when they come into contact with the fur, glue its fibers together and dry out the inner layer. You should wear a down jacket after cosmetic procedures, and not before.
Creases, abrasions and bald spots on the collar often arise from the contact of fur with the bag belt. In order not to spoil the beautiful collar, choose alternative options for your down jacket: clutches, bags with short handles. Do you like to carry your bag on your shoulder? Wear the strap under the fur without pressing or tugging on it.

Good fur, soft and shiny, quickly returns to its original shape. But sometimes, when worn for a long time (collars and cuffs made from long-haired furs “suffer” most often), the furs roll into lumps. An alcohol solution will help restore “problem areas”. Gently wet the jammed area with it and remove it with your hands. Then, without waiting for it to dry completely, comb the fur in the direction of its natural slope.

But what if, after delivering a down jacket with fur from an online store (outerwear is transported folded), the fur looks a little wrinkled. I want to fluff it up. There is no reason to panic - in a vertical position, the fur collar will straighten out on its own within a few hours. But if you don’t have the time or patience to wait, you can try refreshing the fur at home.

If the collar comes loose, remove it and clean it separately. If not, hang the down jacket on soft, wide hangers so that it hangs freely and nothing presses down the fur.
To straighten the curled fibers, try combing them with a thick brush for fur products in the direction of the pile. Don't have one on hand? Use a pet slicker comb. Its small, iron teeth will evenly fluff up matted or matted fur.
Fur still doesn't look fresh? It's time to try a radical method - to straighten the fur with steam. To remove wrinkles, use a handheld garment steamer, steam iron, or hot water bath. There is no need to wet natural fur, just “steam” it for an hour in a damp room.
The steamed fur should be shaken thoroughly, combed with a wide-toothed comb, dried in the room and gently combed again with a thick brush.

It is always easier to deal not with the consequences of fur jamming, but with the cause. A wrinkled collar will not have to be straightened in the future if it is not brought to this state. Proper storage in the off-season contributes to increasing the service life of a down coat with fur.

How to refresh fur and restore shine

During long-term storage, white eco-fur suffers the most. It loses color, turns yellow and looks ugly. To restore its appearance and original shine, the following methods are used:

Compound	Mode of application
Freshly squeezed lemon juice and water in a 1:1 ratio	Soak gauze or sponge in the solution. Wipe the yellowed area thoroughly along the pile, then against it. After processing, dry and fluff.
Hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, water in proportions 1:1:1	Wipe the area with gauze and a sponge soaked in the solution, dry, and comb.

Do not use acidic or caustic agents.

You can buy a ready-made product for cleaning and refreshing fur. It is important to study the composition and purpose of the chosen product and use it according to the instructions. These are often sprays that are sprayed onto the fur. After treatment, the surface is combed.

To restore the original shine, the following methods are used:

wipe the surface with a cloth or gauze soaked in glycerin;
Mix a small amount of shampoo with 1 tbsp. l. water to make a foamy solution. Soak a cotton pad in the prepared solution and carefully walk it over the entire surface of the item. After 10 minutes, wipe the fur with a cotton ball soaked in clean water. Dry and comb.

If the item is dusty, it is laid out and straightened on a flat surface and the wrong side is beaten with bamboo sticks. When the appearance of the product is severely damaged, contact the dry cleaner.

Is it possible to steam a mink coat with a steamer?

Steaming fur coats after long-term storage is one of the responsibilities of a seller - a fur salon consultant. If you have a steamer, then you can steam a mink coat at home.

The main thing is to adhere to the rules for using this device, having first read the instructions for it.

Sequencing:

Your mink (or any other) coat should be placed on a wooden hanger of the appropriate size.
First, inspect the fur coat for dirt. If you find dirt, remove it using a specially prepared solution of 1/3 water and alcohol. You need to lightly wipe the surface of the fur with a sponge soaked in this solution.
Fill the steamer reservoir with clean filtered water. The equipment will last longer if you only fill it with this kind of water.
Before starting the steaming process, wait until homogeneous, thick steam begins to flow from the steamer. Drops of water falling on the fur will only ruin it
When starting steaming, you should maintain a distance of 20 cm. Allow the fur to warm up, otherwise it may end in a burn to the leather tissue
As the fur coat warms up, gradually reduce the distance to 15 cm
When you finish steaming your fur coat, shake the fur item thoroughly and be sure to hang it to dry away from other things. The fur coat should completely dry and straighten out.

For reference. A homogeneous stream of steam is a continuous stream of steam in which there are no splashes or drops of water

What to do to keep your fur always fluffy

You can achieve beautiful looking fur using the following techniques:

Comb the pile periodically. You can’t pull it too hard, crush it, or tear it. This is done with smooth movements with a metal comb or brush along the pile;
Proper storage. After wearing, the item should be immediately hung on hangers or laid out without creases.

You can fluff up heavy pile by treating it with the following composition:

1 tsp. glycerin;
0.3 l. water;
0.3 l. ethyl alcohol.

Treat the lint with a cotton pad or gauze soaked in the composition. Dry and comb well. As a result of using the product, fluffiness and lightness will remain for a long time if stored carefully.

What to spoil the appearance

Many people are familiar with the old saying that a real man must do only three important things in life: build a house, plant a tree and raise a son. However, modern women joke that in addition to this list, every man should give his beloved a luxurious mink coat.

First of all, we note that luxurious fur coats and sheepskin coats made of mink fur are products with high performance characteristics. Look at the following photo to admire the beauty of this type of outerwear.

However, there are factors that can turn a luxurious mink model into an unsightly thing. Such negative factors are:

atmospheric phenomena: rain, sleet, too bright sun;
crowding on public transport;
getting perfume, hair care products and other sprays on the fur pile;
acrid odors: food, tobacco, etc.;
the habit of constantly carrying a leather bag with a wide handle on your hand;
careless attitude towards the product: neglect of hangers and other devices for storing outerwear, improper storage of items in the summer.

I would like to talk in more detail about the situation when a mink fur coat became wrinkled. This can happen to anyone and requires prompt action so that your purchase does not lose its visual appeal at the beginning of the new season. But what should be done and what should not be done in such a situation? After all, not everyone knows whether it is possible to iron the pile of a product with an iron or dry it with a hairdryer.

So what should you do to smooth out mink fur? And is it possible to steam a mink coat? In this matter, it is better to listen to the opinion of professionals.

How to wear fur items without them losing their shape

There are no secrets to wearing fake fur. The main thing is to handle the item carefully and carefully and store it correctly. Be careful not to let rain or wet snow get on your item.

When you happen to get caught in heavy rain while wearing them, proceed as follows:

Upon returning home, remove the item and shake it well so that drops of water fall from the pile.
Hang the item on a hanger, the back of a chair or a clothes dryer.
Comb with light movements.
Dry naturally.

You cannot place the item on radiators, heaters, or use a hair dryer.

Take into account body parameters and lifestyle when choosing and wearing fur comfortably:

Items are purchased strictly by size. When it presses, it tightens around the buttons, it will become deformed and lose its appearance;
Do not carry bags and backpacks on your shoulder, this will protect the lint from abrasion and falling out;
In a fur coat made of artificial fur, attention is paid to the sleeves. Constant friction against the car's steering wheel and armrests provokes premature wear and tear. The sleeves become ugly.

Otherwise, proper care of the item outside of use guarantees a long service life.

How to properly store fur items after ironing

To make a faux fur item last longer, you need to store it according to the following rules:

Do not roll it up or put it crumpled in a cramped closet. Such material does not tolerate constraint and is easily deformed;
Carefully hang on hangers in the closet, leaving free space around;
Place moth repellent in a closet where it is permanently stored. This pest can easily ruin any item. The cabinet must be regularly ventilated and moths must not be allowed to breed;
Store items in clothing cases, do not use bags or plastic.

As an insect repellent, put dry citrus slices, scented soap in the cupboard, or buy repellents in tablets and plates.

If you store eco-fur carefully, it does not need ironing. Otherwise, you will have to spend time bringing it back to its original form. Often it is enough to lightly brush the surface and it will return to its original state. In advanced cases, you will need to steam and clean it. If this item is not properly cared for, it is not always possible to return it to its original condition. When severe contamination appears, it is better to contact a dry cleaner.

Amazing beauty

Today it is extremely difficult to find a woman who would not appreciate the beauty and practicality of a mink coat. This is a truly universal gift that can delight any fashionista. Look at the following photo, a selection of mink fur coats of different colors and models.

But the beauty of fur clothing can fade too quickly if it is not treated with due attention. Do not care for it and do not organize the product for proper storage, as well as expose it to negative environmental factors.

Taboo when cleaning fur

Fur cannot be washed! If the fur (the skin that holds the fur) gets wet, it can become rough and cracked. In this case, the product becomes deformed and becomes bald.
Fur should not be dried with a hairdryer, on a radiator or in direct sunlight! Only possible outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Fur is not allowed! Even from the inside out.
Fur cannot be cleaned with household chemicals to remove rust, washing powders with enzymes, or bleaches.

Before using any other product, test it on a small, inconspicuous area of the product. For example, under the arms.

How to remove creases

Creases and splits are bald spots that appear in places where the product is folded (hood, sleeves, collar).

The fight against them comes down to four methods:

Give the fur coat time. Place the fur coat on hangers and allow it to relax under its weight in a wide, ventilated room away from direct sunlight.
Dry cleaning. Do not clean the product with chemicals at home. Only professionals can help reduce creases.
Combing with a brush or damp sponge. Use a clean pet comb to comb the fur, moving the tool in different directions at the split site. Use a damp foam sponge to rub against the grain and then along the pile.
Steaming. The method deals with creases if they have a small area.

These instructions will help remove local defects. If the model is severely wrinkled along its entire length, then you need to contact the dry cleaner.

Is it possible to iron fur with an iron?

You cannot straighten a natural mink coat with an iron along the outside. This will dry out the villi and cause irreparable harm to the quality of the fur. The caked product is smoothed along the wrong side from the center to the sides. A thin cotton rag is used between the iron and the lining.

You cannot put pressure on the device, the steam is turned off, the ironing temperature is low and set to o. Movements are smooth and careful. The direction of movement is along the pile.

Before ironing, test the iron on an inconspicuous area of the coat. If the fur does not look “chewed” or wrinkled after ironing, the result is satisfactory, then you can begin to straighten the entire surface of the fur coat.

Experts recommend

Often fashionistas and fashionistas are faced with the problem of storing mink coats in the summer. If you do not follow the basic recommendations of experts in this matter and neglect simple rules, at the beginning of winter a fur coat with a hood will not look beautiful. It may wrinkle and completely stop holding its shape.