Saturday, September 17, 2016

How A Faux Fur Throw Is Being Made

By Brenda Hayes


The word faux is originated from a French word which means false. This means to describe something that is only an imitation or is fake. Manufacturers for these kind of objects must attempt to create products that would resemble an original item as closely as possible. But there are some products which are only made to look faux but are really original, this is because of debates that happen concerning the over use of real animal furs.

Faux materials can be produced in many different ways. This includes finishes that are made with marble dust. Some types of stones are being finished with spatter dash, sponging, or feather streaking techniques. Fake furs became popular because of its promotion for the animal welfare, thus, faux fur throw is being produced as an animal friendly and an alternative to the original clothing.

Aside from its purpose in some clothing, these are also use in stuffed animals, home decorations such as bedding and pillows, and as well as for fashion accessories. Real furs are a bit thicker. So for this reason, special sewing machines for its production are used.

In this generation, popularity of these fur types is increasing, especially when talking about fashion designing. It is considered today as popular for winter fashion which includes jackets and hats. For sure, modern designers are already thinking on some ideas for future fur collections. Most of the designers would prefer on using these faux materials due to its color and volume that can be easily controlled during production.

Variations of different materials are being used in fake furs. Polymeric fibers are the most typical materials being utilized. These are being processed and are being dyed to achieve the desired texture and color. Modacrylic and acrylic polymers are common types polymers used.

Modacrylic polymer and acrylic polymer have their characteristics that are very useful and these include weight lightness and it is also springy. Other useful characteristics are its sunlight, smoke, and heat resistance. It also has resistance to mildews, thus, lessening the attacks of insects. It also contains low absorbency making it dry quickly. Wool, silk, and mohair fabrics can be used to improve the appearance of the garment.

To be able to monitor the production, incoming raw materials should be inspected. Other features such as the density, appearance, pH, resiliency, and absorbency are also being tested. While the production is on going, from time to time, manufacturers are taking samples for them to know if ever they met the requirements.

The technology has been improving many aspects of product quality. And according to some researchers, more and more fibers, finishes, and clothing will be developed. Such materials are improving in its quality such as the look and has lower cost. Methods for a quicker and more efficient production is also being studied.

Since there is a continuous growth of the demand of these products, it would not be easy for a person in distinguishing faux from natural. And these may be one reason for the increase in the demand. Lastly, the manufacturers must strive in producing products that are of higher quality but have lesser cost.




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