Buying Fur Archives | Truth About Fur - The Blog! https://www.truthaboutfur.com/faq-category/buying-fur/ Truth About Fur Blog – Research, opinions and analysis Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:43:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.truthaboutfur.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/TAFicon3-150x150.jpg Buying Fur Archives | Truth About Fur - The Blog! https://www.truthaboutfur.com/faq-category/buying-fur/ 32 32 Is fur an ethical clothing choice? https://www.truthaboutfur.com/faq/is-fur-an-ethical-clothing-choice/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:51:11 +0000 https://truthaboutfur.com/?post_type=faq&p=17086 Many factors influence whether a particular clothing choice may be considered to be ethically or morally acceptable.  They include: the...
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]]> What types of furs are used in the fur trade? https://www.truthaboutfur.com/faq/what-types-of-furs-are-used-in-the-fur-trade/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:54:25 +0000 https://truthaboutfur.com/?post_type=faq&p=17091   Many different species of furbearer are used in the fur trade, catering to different market segments. For the top...
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]]> Is fur still warm if it is ‘sheared’ to be less bulky? https://www.truthaboutfur.com/faq/is-fur-still-warm-if-it-is-sheared-to-be-less-bulky/ Sat, 05 Mar 2022 21:06:34 +0000 https://truthaboutfur.com/?post_type=faq&p=17110   Yes. Most of the warmth of a fur is actually provided by the dense underfur (“duvet”), while the longer...
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]]> Are fashion designers using fur in their new collections? https://www.truthaboutfur.com/faq/are-fashion-designers-using-fur-in-their-new-collections/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:07:02 +0000 https://truthaboutfur.com/?post_type=faq&p=17111 Yes. The number of designers currently working with fur is probably as high now as it has ever been. While...
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]]> Where can I buy fur? https://www.truthaboutfur.com/faq/where-can-i-buy-fur/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:08:06 +0000 https://truthaboutfur.com/?post_type=faq&p=17113 It depends on the type of fur you want. Functional furs like coyote-trimmed parkas and raccoon hunting hats are often...
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]]> How do I choose the best fur for me? https://www.truthaboutfur.com/faq/how-do-i-choose-the-best-fur-for-me/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:08:45 +0000 https://truthaboutfur.com/?post_type=faq&p=17114 Choosing the best fur for you is like choosing a car. Most of us can’t afford a different car for...
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]]> Why is a fur coat expensive? https://www.truthaboutfur.com/faq/why-is-a-fur-coat-expensive/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 21:09:10 +0000 https://truthaboutfur.com/?post_type=faq&p=17115   The price of a fur coat reflects many hours of skilled work required to produce it. Before designers ever...
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]]> How long can I expect my fur coat to last? https://www.truthaboutfur.com/faq/how-long-can-i-expect-my-fur-coat-to-last/ Sat, 26 Feb 2022 21:09:38 +0000 https://truthaboutfur.com/?post_type=faq&p=17116   That depends on the type of fur. It is not unusual to see well-made mink coats that are still...
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]]> What can I do with my old fur coat (or a coat I inherited)? https://www.truthaboutfur.com/faq/what-can-i-do-with-my-old-fur-coat-or-a-coat-i-inherited/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 21:10:09 +0000 https://truthaboutfur.com/?post_type=faq&p=17117 Don’t worry if your fur coat looks outdated. One of the outstanding advantages of fur is that it can be...
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]]> What should I look for in a vintage coat? https://www.truthaboutfur.com/faq/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-vintage-coat/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 21:10:35 +0000 https://truthaboutfur.com/?post_type=faq&p=17118 There are a few key elements that are important to keep in mind when browsing for vintage furs. First, examine...
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