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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.

With many animals now on the critically endangered list and attitudes to animal slaughter for their skins drastically changed, a real fur coat, blanket or rug is considered in poor taste. However, the natural beauty and warmth can be created from modern artificial fibers which animal friendly. Modern fabrics have the look and feel of the real thing without the need for hunting or farming animals for their skins.

Whether you prefer the pure beauty of polar white or the funky style of a leopard print, imitation fur can look and feel just as good as the real thing. Synthetic fibers emulate the natural hair and create the same amount of warmth with the same soft feel. Such a fabric can be used to cover a couch to make it warm and snuggly in wintertime. While cord is hard-wearing, it does not invite you to cuddle up, the same way as leather is practical but not as soft as a furry blanket.

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.

Even just a quick look on the internet will bring up a number of ranges on offer and give you a guideline for costs. Many of the manufacturers and retailers ship overseas so check costs for shipping when working out the final price. While most sizes are available to suit standard beds or couches, there are also manufacturers who can make your cover bespoke so you will get exactly the shade, size and pattern you want.

Along with the wide variety of patterns and colors, the backing for your blanket can also vary. Some are backed with the finest satins or silks, while others have more durable suede-like fabric. Take time to think where you will use your purchase and whether it will need regular cleaning.

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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