Summer is coming and the temperature is rising. That’s probably good news for your mood but for sure its not the best news for your fur coat! Don’t worry we get your back ! The only thing you have to do is to store your coat properly .

The storage of your fur coat is simple but very important for it’s life , if you do it right  you will keep it in peak condition and it will live longer.  

 

1. Where to store your fur coat .

  • Fur does better in cold places, in a range of  10-15C ( 50-60F )  which has been shown to be the ideal conditions for preserving furs. 
  • Humidity is not the best friend of fur, so choose a place in a range of 45-50% humidity, usually basements are not the right place because the humidity is higher. 
  • The darker the better, exposure in sunlight for a big period can cause problems in your fur and change it’s initial color.
  • Avoid cedar closet. One of the trendy building materials used in closets these days is cedar. The problem with this type of closet is that absorb humidity, so if you live in a dry place and also the cedar absorb most of it, your fur will loose the valuable moisture it needs to stay fresh and vivid. Also the coat maybe absorb the smell of the cedar.

 

2. How to store your fur coat. 

  • Select the right storage bag. Avoid plastic cloth bags, plastic prevents fresh air , that may dry your coat. The best choice is a cotton cloth bag because it allows the coat to breathe. Also have in mind that your coat has to fit comfortably in the bag. 
  • Avoid the use of moth balls , they absorb humidity. Also they have an intense smell that can be passed on the coat. Once the fur coat absorbe the odor it will be very difficult to get rid of it. 
  • Use big , broad-shouldered clothes hanger to support the full weight of the coat. 
  • Give some space to your coat. Try to storage your coat in a closet with not so many clothes. In that way you will protect your coat from being pushed and to loose it’s original shape and fur . 

 

 

If you follow all the tips above your coat will stay in a perfect condition for many years, although storing fur coats is usually best done with a professional retail furrier. That’s because they have the facilities to preserve your fur coat in the suitable conditions. Also a professional furrier will take a look in your coat, for any damages and will also clean it from oils and odors. 

 

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