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Saturday, 28 May 2016

Faux Fur Throw A Lovely Practical Winter Covering

By Jose Morris


There is very little on the earth more soft, warm or beautiful than real fur. Since the earliest stirrings of human tribes, animal skins have been utilized to stay warm and cozy in wintertime. Skins have been used as clothes and blankets for many millennia. The modern counterpart of this extremely practical and comfortable cover is a faux fur throw.

Many big cats and bears are now endangered with few breeding pairs in the wild. Slaughter of animals for their skins is abhorrent to many and owning a real fur blanket or coat carries a stigma in many societies. Thankfully, modern fibers can recreate the gorgeous colors and textures without needless hunting or farming animals for their pelts.

An imitation leopard pelt or bear pelt can be just as lovely to look at as the real thing. The man made fibers used can achieve the exact same warmth and softness. A cover made from such a man made fabric is a fantastic cover for a couch or day bed in wintertime. It is able to transform a cold leather or harsh corduroy into a warm and lovely place to snuggle up against the winter nights.

Nature gives us a huge variety of furs from the lush colorings of a tiger to the pearly beauty of a chinchilla; however technology can give us an even greater range. Choose to match your furry comforter to your drapery and you might find that blue tigers do not exist but you can get what you want with an imitation fabric. There are companies who have extensive ranges of styles, sizes and colors to meet your every need. You could even get a small version to match to keep your four-legged friends warm and cozy too.

A quick search on the internet will reveal the ranges on offer and give a guideline for prices. Many of the companies ship overseas so check shipping costs when calculating the final cost. While standard sizes are readily available, there are also companies who will make your blanket bespoke so you can get exactly the size and shade you require.

As well as the large variety of colors and patterns, the backing fabric for your cover can also vary widely. Some have a backing of the finest satin or soft cottons, while some others have the durable more suede-type fabric. Take the time to work out where you will make use of your purchase and if it will need cleaning regularly.

The absolute ultimate in comfort and warmth is to have a throw which is double-sided. These can be manufactured using the same faux fur on both sides or a complementary one. You could select a leopard print for one side and a plainer chinchilla style for the other side. It is worth noting though that just like the natural counterpart the manmade fabric is quite heavy so when you double the furs, you also double the weight of the finished cover.

After you have your luxurious covering you will at some point need to have it cleaned. Dry cleaning is recommended in many cases, but some fabrics can be hand or even machine washed on a gentle setting. If you are buying the product for a pet bed then you may wish to select one that can be put in the washer when needed.




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