How to choose a sheepskin coat?

Sheepskin coat is the most common type of winter clothing among women. A high-quality product provides warmth and comfort to its owner, and also does not get wet, and lasts at least 3 seasons. But, unfortunately, not every sheepskin coat has the listed properties, because Outerwear of poor quality is not uncommon on sale. In order not to mistakenly acquire a poor-quality sheepskin coat, it is important to know how to choose it and check its characteristics.

Sheepskin coats are presented in a huge assortment, and this applies not only to their appearance, but also to quality. Previously, there was no doubt in the reliability of sheepskin outerwear, because It was manufactured in accordance with strict state standards. But today, going to buy new things, you have to rely only on your own knowledge and insight.

In order not to let yourself be deceived, and to get a good sheepskin coat, you need to know how to determine its quality, and the following tips will help in this:

1. The outer surface of the product, called fur velor, should have a soft, uniform pile.
2. The front side should have a "writing" effect, i.e. after dragging a finger across the surface there will be a distinct mark.
3. It is necessary to inspect the material for scratches, grease, smallpox, salt stains, as well as traces of glue or paint. If any were noticed - the product is not worth buying.
4. In the presence of a water-repellent coating, the surface of the sheepskin coat should not be sticky, inhomogeneous and rough. In addition, this aspect can be checked before purchase, i.e. try to wet a small area of ​​the product.
5. All edges and corners of pockets must be carefully crafted and secured.
6. The presence of crooked lines, passes, trapped pile and folds indicates a low quality of outerwear. In addition, all seams must be double.
7. After compression, good material is quickly leveled and there are no wrinkles left on it, therefore it is recommended to wrinkle the product by hand.
8. There should not be an unpleasant odor, which indicates the unnaturalness or poor quality of the raw material, as well as its coloring.
9. After shaking the product or gently pinching the fur, a small amount of pile may come out, but if there is a lot of it, the fur is not of high quality.

When choosing winter outerwear, you need to pay attention to the label, on which the manufacturer usually indicates all the necessary information about the product: composition, origin, conditions of cleaning and use. In addition, the seller must present a certificate of product quality at the request of consumers.

Often, girls buy a sheepskin coat, looking at their appearance, and do not at all think about whether she can warm in severe frost. The most popular are products from foreign manufacturers, as they have a more interesting design, color, and weigh less, so they are more comfortable to wear. While sheepskin coats sewn at Russian factories are rather dense, heavy and, in appearance, uniform. Such a difference between the seemingly identical type of outerwear is in production technology. If domestic companies carry out a little processing of hides in order to preserve their density and density of wool, then foreign ones try to improve the raw material, making it more malleable for sewing, by thinning and cutting.

To choose a warm sheepskin coat, you first need to pay attention to the fur - it should be thick and uniform. Sheep skins of Turkish and Russian origin are considered the best raw materials. they retain excellent heat even at extremely low temperatures, and are able to last several years. Of the shortcomings can be noted only a lot of weight.

Among European products, sheepskin coats from the skin of a Tuscan lamb deserve special attention. Their cost is slightly higher than the prices of domestic products, but they differ in a more interesting design, and excellent heat-saving properties, which are provided due to the long and dense pile. Having bought clothes from Tuscany, it is important to regularly comb the fur, otherwise it will soon fall off and lose its aesthetics.

1. Lack of creases and folds. Often, sellers say that the wrinkles are smoothed out during wear, but this is not true, because good things do not wrinkle at all, even after a long stay in a crushed state.
2. Water repellent effect. Drops of water should simply slide off the surface of the sheepskin coat, and not be absorbed. If the seller refuses to conduct such an experiment, it means that he hides the true quality of the goods.
3. Uniformity of staining. When examining the product in daylight, it should not notice light or dark areas on the surface. Slices of the skin also need to be carefully examined - they should be evenly stained to the fur.
4. The quality of the paint. To make sure that the sheepskin coat does not fade, you need to rub a small portion of it with a damp, white handkerchief or piece of cloth. After the manipulation, the tissue should not be stained.
5. The quality of the fur. The direction of the pile should be exclusively from the bottom up along the entire wrong side of the product. In addition, its length, density and color should be the same.

After a visual inspection of outerwear, it should be tried on. The sheepskin coat should “sit” slightly freely so that it does not hinder movements, and under it you could put on a warm sweater. To check comfort, it is recommended to walk around the store, raise your hands, bend over, etc. In addition, during the movements you should listen to the sounds that the material makes - they should not rustle or crack.

• The seller is obliged to present certificates of quality and product compliance with sanitary standards at the request of the buyer. If he refuses - you should not purchase any product at this outlet.
• Each factory product has a tag and marking indicating full information about the manufacturer, the material and how to care for it. Lack of comprehensive data should alert the buyer.
• Do not choose a sheepskin coat with white fur, because it will soon darken, and will not look aesthetically pleasing. Ideally, its color should be as similar as possible to the front of the skin.
• Better and more durable will be a product made from large parts of raw materials.

To get a really good sheepskin coat that will meet all quality standards, it is strongly recommended to contact a specialized store, but not on the clothing market. Sure, the prices may vary slightly, but in this case it will be possible to get all the necessary certificates, as well as information about the manufacturer, which will exclude fake.