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'''Fake fur''', also called '''fun fur''' or '''faux fur''', is any material made of [[synthetic fiber]]s designed to resemble [[fur]], normally as part of a piece of [[clothing]]. It was first introduced in 1929<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.answers.com/topic/fake-fur | title= Fake fur | author=Answers.com|accessdate=2009-08-19}}</ref> and has been commercially available since the 1950s, but its increasing popularity has been credited to its promotion by [[animal rights]] and [[animal welfare]] organizations which claim that it is an animal-friendly alternative to traditional [[fur clothing]].<ref name= "TA">{{cite web| url=http://www.apparelsearch.com/Definitions/Fabric/Fake_Fur_Definition.htm | title =Definition from the Textile and Apparel Industries| accessdate= 2010-01-25}}</ref> |
'''Fake fur''', also called '''fun fur''' or '''faux fur''', is any material made of [[synthetic fiber]]s designed to resemble [[fur]], normally as part of a piece of [[clothing]]. It was first introduced in 1929<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.answers.com/topic/fake-fur | title= Fake fur | author=Answers.com|accessdate=2009-08-19}}</ref> and has been commercially available since the 1950s, but its increasing popularity has been credited to its promotion by [[animal rights]] and [[animal welfare]] organizations which claim that it is an animal-friendly alternative to traditional [[fur clothing]].<ref name= "TA">{{cite web| url=http://www.apparelsearch.com/Definitions/Fabric/Fake_Fur_Definition.htm | title =Definition from the Textile and Apparel Industries| accessdate= 2010-01-25}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:18, 28 February 2010
Fake fur, also called fun fur or faux fur, is any material made of synthetic fibers designed to resemble fur, normally as part of a piece of clothing. It was first introduced in 1929[1] and has been commercially available since the 1950s, but its increasing popularity has been credited to its promotion by animal rights and animal welfare organizations which claim that it is an animal-friendly alternative to traditional fur clothing.[2]
Uses
Faux fur is not only used in clothing, but also for stuffed animals, fashion accessory and home decorations like pillows. It is also sometimes used for craft projects because it can be sewn on a sewing machine. Real fur is generally thicker and requires a special machine, hand sewing or an awl to sew it.[3] Lately, fake fur has been increasingly used in the main stream teen fashion, for example the stores Abercrombie and Fitch[4] and American Eagle[5] use it for trapper hats and jackets. In the Soviet, and now Russian Army, fish fur is used as a slang term for the fake fur used on winter clothing and the ubiquitous ushanka hats. Similarly, fashion design labels such as Ralph Lauren have promoted the use of fake fur in their collections.[6]
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
- One study from 1979 states that the energy consumption for the production of one coat made out of fake fur was given with 120 MBtu, compared to 433 MBtu for trapped animals and 7,965 MBtu for animals raised in fur farms.[7]
- The production of fake fur is cheaper than that of real fur of high quality.[8]
- Fake fur does not require cold storage to prevent deterioration and is impervious to moths.[9]
Disadvantages
- Fake fur is made from several materials including blends of acrylic and modacrylic polymers derived from coal, air, water petroleum and limestone.[10] Like other plastics, these materials do not break down easily, unlike real fur which will eventually dry out and begin to deteriorate.
- Fake fur feels coarse and looks similar to fabric with neat rows.[11]
- No fake furs are capable of preventing snow from freezing on the fur's fibre filaments, unlike that of Possum, Polar bear or Wolverine fur which are all frost resistant.[12][13]This is very important especially when hiking, mountain climbing or skiing in extreme conditions.[2]
- Fake fur is not as warm as real fur and may shed.[2]
References
- ^ Answers.com. "Fake fur". Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ a b c "Definition from the Textile and Apparel Industries". Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "how to sew torn mink coat?". Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ "Abercrombie & Fitch". Retrieved 2009-08-19.
{{cite web}}: Text "Fur Fleece Sweater - Betsy" ignored (help) - ^ "Women's AE Downtown Bomber - American Eagle Outfitters". Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ "Search for faux fur on Ralph Lauren site". Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ "Questions and Answers about Fur" (PDF). The Humane Society of the United States. 1998: 2. Retrieved 2008-08-17.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Answers.com. "Fake fur". Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ "Fur Care: Storage is a must". Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ Answers.com. "Fake fur". Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ "Real or Fake". Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "The Independent". Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Possrino". Retrieved 2010-01-25.
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