Many women with the onset of cold weather think about purchasing warm clothes. A fur coat is not just a source of heat, it is an irreplaceable thing that distinguishes a girl, giving elegance, status, making the image truly luxurious. Mink coats are considered one of the highest quality and most comfortable models. They look beautiful and are also very comfortable.
Types of fur
At the moment, such products are made from two types of fur. In stores you can find fur coats from wild mink, the photos of which are presented in this article, and from those grown in captivity. Choosing the first version of a fur coat, you need to beware of fakes. In addition, when looking for a fur coat, you should remember about the features of your own physique. Short and plump women will do well in short or knee-length models, while thin and tall women should pay attention to elongated models.
What is a wild mink?
In the store, this model can be found quite rarely. If sellers offer a wild mink coat (photo in the article below), this may be the real deal.in fact, a painted marmot or an ordinary ferret. But such models do not last long, and they heat very weakly. At the present moment, such outerwear is practically crowded out on the market. The following reasons contribute to this:
- The fur of a wild animal is often damaged, which is explained precisely by the origin of the animal. These animals feed in a very peculiar way, which also affects the quality of the edge. The fur becomes not very thick, and parasites appear on it quite often.
- Mink is a rather rare animal, once listed in the Red Book. There is an American mink, the size of which is somewhat larger than our compatriot, but it is also rare. It makes no sense to catch these animals using their skins in production.
- It is very difficult to find a product made from real fur of a wild animal. Plus, they are incredibly expensive. This is due to the huge number of skins that are required to sew one model. Poachers sometimes catch animals, only fur is allowed mainly for collars.
- Farms for tailoring fur coats are specially bred minks. Animals are fed appropriately, they receive the vitamins they need. Therefore, such individuals have thick and fluffy fur.
Features
Despite everything, a wild mink coat can be worn for several years. A high-quality product is not afraid of rain, while it does not lose its original attractiveness for a long time. A feature of such fur is that its pile is much higher than the pile grown in artificialmink conditions. The fur is softer and smoother.
What is the difference between a mink and a wild mink?
How is the fur of these animals different and how to choose the right fur coat for yourself? Here are some differences that will help you understand all the nuances:
- Wild animals live on the shores of lakes and rivers, the usual can be grown on a farm.
- It is very rare to find wild mink for sale. Sellers should not be trusted, even if they prove otherwise to you. Only the certificate matters.
- In farm animals, the color can be dark chestnut or brown. Wild ones are much darker.
- The wild animal is small in size, while its pile is much higher.
- Farmers have richer and thicker fur, wild ones often have damage on their fur.
Therefore, no need to chase after a wild mink coat, because its quality is not always high. At the moment, there is a large selection of all kinds of fur coats for every budget and taste.
The mink short fur coat is a universal model suitable for active women. Incredibly popular models of colored fur that look festive and outstanding. You should not think that only a very rich girl can afford a fur coat. Exhibitions and sales will help you buy a beautiful product at an affordable price.
Ordinary mink is bred all over the planet in specialized nurseries. Its cultivation is gaining more and more momentum every year. The largest nurseries for growing these animals are located in Russia,America, Canada, Denmark, China. In accordance with where the mink was raised, its fur may differ in the quality of the pile and its color. In addition, manufacturers very often dye mink in different colors, however, such fur loses its color after a short wear.
Wild mink is a very rare animal, the color of its fur is only gray-brown, with roots the edge is always a little lighter.
Common reviews
It is worth noting that reviews of such fur coats are not always only good. Customers note that such models are quite light, do not lose their original appearance when worn for a long time. Fashionistas, however, are not happy with the fact that fur coats from wild mink are an order of magnitude more expensive than those grown in artificial conditions, while they often look even worse, since the quality of their fur usually suffers.
The fair sex is pleased with the fact that this fur does not shed, it shimmers very beautifully in the sun and in the shade, has a very rich color. Girls also note that this fur coat can be worn in very severe frosts. True, some customers are worried that they have never heard of a wild mink before, therefore, they are afraid to buy a fake from the fur of some other animal.
