Groundhog Fur Coat

A marmot coat is the best option for all those who value comfort, practicality, lightness, aesthetic appeal and affordability. Outwardly, marmot coats are similar to refined mink fur products, they are shiny, smooth, noble and refined. Only a fairly experienced expert can truly recognize that a fur coat is sold not from mink, but from groundhog.

True, in addition to external signs, the groundhog from the mink coat is distinguished by lower wear resistance and heat-insulating qualities. It is recommended to wear an uninsulated fur coat from groundhog fur at a temperature of at least 10 ° C, then it will already be pretty cool. No wonder the animal itself sleeps in winter! But if your region has mild “European” winters, or if you plan to wear a fur coat only in late autumn or early spring, and are not going to purchase a fur product for at least ten years, you can safely make your choice in favor of marmot fur.

Classic fur coats will never go out of style; these are straight and trapezoidal coats made of marmot fur. Fitted models are also popular. Fashion designers like to work with plastic fur, the groundhog is a bright representative, they offer fur coats with a “torn” hem, trimmed with all kinds of draperies and frills. Collars are sewn both turn-down and stand. Hoods are often trimmed with long-haired fur - fox, silver fox or raccoon.

Active young girls and car owners love fur jackets. - such products do not constrain movements and are not wiped on places that often come in contact with various surfaces. Groundhog coats are often sewn with sleeves for three quarters. Marmot fur jackets can be equipped with hoods and belts, both fur and leather.

Marmot cross-hairs - the current trend of recent seasons, in them the skins for sewing are not laid vertically, but horizontally in the traditional way, thereby creating a modern and stylish image. In this way, fur coats from sheared marmot fur are sewn in this way. To increase the heat-insulating properties of groundhog products, they are sometimes insulated with the help of modern materials, which almost do not burden the finished fur coats.

Marmot fur coats are produced in different lengths. Long fur coats below the ankle are chic, but not too practical. Those who are afraid to stain and disrepair their new fur coat, choose products of medium length - approximately to the knee. Such a fur coat will warm and not suffer in slush.

Short fur jackets from the groundhog are especially loved by young girls - it is important for them that the fur coat does not get tangled under their feet, and besides, it was possible to demonstrate their slim legs. However, it’s cold in winter to walk around the city or walk in the park in such jackets; at this time of the year, short items are shown only to drivers of modern cars with heated seats. The “auto ice” style from the groundhog is just what you need to drive a car - this fur is lightweight, plastic and not hot.

Marmot, he is a baibak - a rodent that lives throughout the globe. Zoologists count about fifteen species of groundhog, among them: forest-steppe, forest, gray, gray-haired, yellow-bellied, Siberian, Mongolian, black-caped, Alpine, Himalayan and Olympic groundhog. The largest representative is the steppe marmot, common in southern regions of Russia and in the north of Kazakhstan, and is characterized by a plain, sandy-yellow coat color and light underfur.

The Mongolian marmot or tarbagan has the most valuable fur. He prefers alpine meadows, lives in Transbaikalia, the Republic of Tuva, in China and in Mongolia. In Russia, it is listed in the Red Book, because due to predatory hunting people almost completely destroyed the tarbagans, poachers destroyed them because of valuable fur, meat and fat. The fur of the Mongol marmot is higher, denser and more magnificent than that of its steppe counterpart. The length of the hairs is medium, the texture is rather thin. The color of the fur varies from light red to light brown, the undercoat is dark.

Processing groundhog fur is quite difficult: it can be rough, unplastic, rare and loose. Therefore, it is customary to distribute by grades. High-class premium fur goes to the production of expensive and high-quality fur coats. The lower grades of fur are immediately visible in products that are striking in their “sloppy” appearance, mainly the unevenness of the hairline due to the fact that the animals bit their fur, struggling with parasites, or excessive baldness caused by the animals being slaughtered during molting .

Natural colors of marmot fur – sand yellow, tan and ash gray. Sheared fur coats, where the dark ends of the outer hair are cut off, turn out to be rather light in color. The most common colors in which the groundhog is painted are black and dark brown. Manufacturers thereby try to give the marmot fur coats a resemblance to luxurious mink coats. Products made of marmot fur are infrequently dyed in bright colors, but, nevertheless, both burgundy and purple models are found.

Before deciding on the purchase of a marmot coat, it needs to be measured and carefully inspected. When trying on a fur coat, it should not be squeezed (it is better not to measure it on a T-shirt, but on a sweater in which you plan to go in winter), but it should not hang loose either.

Turn around, move your hands, sit down, bend over. If there is no discomfort, you can proceed to a thorough examination of things: first shake the fur coat, if you hear obvious crunching or rustling, then it was probably sewn from old skins, a high-quality fur product does not “rattle”; then pull the fur, it should not fall off easily, the coat should be shiny, without bald patches; look under the lining, the mezra should be soft, even beige in color without rust spots; between the skins there should be high-quality thin seams, if they are not there, the fur coat is glued, and it is better to stay away from it. Remember to read the marking tags. Be sure to swipe the dyed coat with a damp napkin; as a result of the test, there should not be a hint of paint on it.

In order for a groundhog fur coat to please its mistress as long as possible, you need to learn how to handle it carefully and properly care for it. It is better to store the fur product on the shoulders in a dark closet at room temperature. You should get a cover made of natural fabric. From time to time it’s worth aerating the coat, for these purposes a balcony or just open windows in the room is suitable. But make sure that the day is not sunny and not rainy.

You don’t need to carry a bag on your shoulder when you are in a fur coat, long hairs of fur at the point of contact will break off, and the undercoat will start to get caught. Remember that touching the coat with dirty or greasy (for example, after the cream) hands is prohibited. You can’t spray perfume or hair spray on the fur, this spoils it and, besides, over time, accumulating various aromas, it starts to smell foul.

If the fur coat from the groundhog fur is wet, then after drying at room temperature away from heat sources, you can comb it with a special comb with rare teeth. It is strictly forbidden to wash a fur coat from a groundhog; if you encounter serious contamination, contact a dry cleaner. Moreover, professional cleaning is even indicated by any, especially light, fur products at the end of each season, namely in the spring.

What is the cost of a marmot fur coat and is it true that almost any fashionista can afford such a fur product? In fur salons, the price of non-long marmot fur coats starts at about 30 thousand rubles. The longer the fur coat, the higher its price. Also, the wrapping goes for cutting and painting the product. You will also have to overpay for the brand, but you will protect yourself from buying a low-quality fur coat. In general, the cost of groundhog products is five times less than similar mink coats.

Reviews on the marmot fur coats are generally quite good, happy owners are pleased with the beautiful, shiny fur, the ease of products, the outward resemblance to a noble mink and a reasonable price.

The weaknesses of the owner of marmot fur coats include his weak ability to store heat and low wear resistance. Complaints are mainly about the fact that the fur is wiped on the sleeves, at the fasteners and on the sides. Residents of northern and windy areas are not advised to purchase an insulated fur coat from a groundhog.

• A fur coat from a groundhog longer than a knee is sewn from fur skins arranged transversely. Shiny smooth fur looks no worse than mink. Full length straight sleeves will protect your hands from the wind, and an elegant stand-up collar decorated with a shiny fastener will help keep your owner's throat and neck warm.

• The classic straight style of a marmot coat attracts with an elegant chestnut hue. The wide hood can be used for its intended purpose, but you can leave it lying on your shoulders, straightening it like a shawl. If desired, such a fur coat can be worn with a fur belt that emphasizes the waist.

• The original short fur coat of tinted groundhog will attract the attention of young girls and avtolyedi. This unusual product is complemented by a full-fledged hood and decorated at the top with a large shiny button.