Raccoon Fur Coat

Of all natural furs, raccoon fur is considered the most wear-resistant. Its durability is about 15 years. It has a long guard coat and a short thick undercoat, which ensures its excellent heat-saving qualities. In appearance, the raccoon fur has a gray or brown color, the tail is a striped raccoon. Long awnings of the pile give the fur fluffiness and volume.

The features of raccoon fur include:

• Wear resistance and durability;
• Heat saving qualities;
• Affordable price.
• Often, raccoon fur is used as a decoration and combination with other materials and furs.

Raccoon coats are presented both in classic style and in modern. Classic models of A-silhouette, straight and semi-fitting fit for women of different ages. A feature of raccoon fur is the visual effect of volume and gravity. Therefore, the classic models of fur coats are offered in a laconic cut, without unnecessary details and elements. The sleeve of the classical model, as a rule, is long and straight. The collar is round, or shawl, turn-down. The main emphasis in coats of raccoon is made on the color and length. Traditionally classic fur coats with a hood are in demand, allowing to wear it without a hat.

Modern models of raccoon fur coats are characterized by lightness and airiness of fur, bright color and unusual toning. The use of the latest technologies for processing fur and cutting allow designers to endlessly experiment in interesting ways of cutting and sewing fur coats.

Current models are fur coats, made in the technique of "cross", when the fur is located on a fur coat with horizontal stripes of the same size. Fur stripes can be combined with leather, suede. This model looks weightless and greatly facilitates the product by weight, while remaining at the peak of fashion.

Models for young people are represented by variants of coats of different lengths according to the type of jackets, with or without a hood, in the style of “Chanel”, etc. Such models are painted in bright juicy colors.: green, bright red, gold, violet, red.

In raccoon coats, popular methods of cutting fur are used, such as flashing, dissolving, knitting, and plates. The technology of the dissolution of the fur lies in the fact that the skins are pre-stretched, which makes them elongated and narrow. Then the skin is cut diagonally into narrow strips and stitched into a canvas. Dissolution allows you to make fur coats with a large number of wedges, any flared styles, long fur coats, as well as large-sized fur coats. Dissolution is actively used by leading designers, as this technology of sewing fur coats allows you to make almost any style.

The advantages of this method of sewing include:

• Great product modeling capabilities;
• Excellent appearance and fit;

The main disadvantage is the fact that such a fur coat, sewn into dissolution, is more difficult to alter if the style is outdated. As well as the technology of dissolution is more expensive because of the additional processing of fur, which affects the price of a fur coat.

Roshiv - sewing technology using inserts from another material (leather, velor, suede, etc.) between the stripes of fur.In lining they process mainly skins of long-haired animals: fox, arctic fox, marten, raccoon. But also recently used for mink, sable, etc.

Advantages of Russian:

• Because of inserts from another material, the amount of used fur in a fur coat is significantly reduced, which reduces the price of the product;
• Reducing the volume of fur due to inserts of leather or suede.
• Excellent appearance that gives unlimited possibilities for modeling.
• Relief in weight and appearance - due to the inserts, the weight of the fur coat is reduced and the fur does not look too bulky.

The disadvantages of the method include a more thorough and gentle care., less long service life of a fur coat, low wear resistance. Both methods of tailoring coats of raccoon are indispensable in modern fashion and can significantly diversify the range of coats of raccoon.

Another unusual method of sewing fur coats is knitting. Its essence is that the skin is cut into very thin strips, stitched them in a continuous line, twisted and dried. The resulting thread is obtained with fur in all directions. From such fur yarn they crochet, knit or weave various products up to an elastic net, including trousers and handbags, mittens, etc. Fur coats obtained in this way are very soft and warm, have an unusual appearance.

The length of the coats of raccoon differ as well as other coats. There are models of maxi, length to the ankles and toes, medium length, short fur coats and fur coats. Classic models are presented in length to the knees or slightly below. Modern models are ultra-short "kurtochnoy" length, length to mid-thigh, above the knees.

The main fashion trends in raccoon fur coats are dyeing in unusual colors., tailoring of fur coats we will open and embroidery, creating the effect of lightness of a fur coat, combining with other materials and furs, the use of newfangled parts - a shortened sleeve, wide sleeve, no collar, stand-up collar or yoke, etc.

• The main supplier of the fishing raccoon is Canada. The Canadian wild raccoon is distinguished by a fluffy padding, a long guard pile and a gray-brown color.
• Finnish raccoon It is a special product of selection, characterized by a long awl pile and color with a feather color effect. Also in color the Finnish raccoon is white, milky, beige with a brown ridge. The skins of the Finnish raccoon are large in size and heavy, so it is more often used for finishing and sewing hats.
• Chinese farmer raccoon practically not represented in fur auctions and world markets, but is used domestically for trimming and sewing fur products. The Chinese raccoon is distinguished by a long guard pile with smooth tint transitions.

Very often, raccoon fur is confused with raccoon dog fur, which look alike in many ways. In fact, these are two different animals from different species families - raccoon and wolf. The fur of the raccoon dog looks very similar to raccoon fur, but differs in a more rigid pad and nap, the length of the guard pile. Finnish and Chinese raccoons are bred on the basis of breeding raccoons and raccoon dogs.

Raccoon fur is a good color, even in bright colors - green, red, purple, red, blue, white, etc. Modern coats of raccoon are less often represented in the natural color of the fur, most often the fur is colored or tinted.

Breeders displayed in pure form white and beige raccoon color, which is easier to paint in any color. At the same time, natural shades - golden with brown, gray-brown, brown still remain popular.Raccoon fur is often tinted, emphasizing and imitating patterns on the hem of a fur coat, sleeves, collar or hood.

When choosing a coat of raccoon should pay attention:

• The quality of the fur (softness of the pile, silkiness, elasticity, etc.);
• Seam quality (under lining);
• The quality of staining.

First of all, it is necessary to touch the fur, to stroke in all directions. To avoid becoming victims of a fake, you need to remember that the fur of a raccoon dog is very hard and coarse, and the guard pile is uneven.

An important quality of raccoon fur is that it visually adds weight, makes it heavier due to its fluffiness. This should be taken into account when fitting a fur coat, especially if you have chosen a single cut or flared coat. In addition, a quality fur product must be certified and chip. If there are none, then you should refrain from buying a fur coat.

Raccoon coats represent the average price category in fur coats. Price category depends on many factors - the technology of fur processing and tailoring of fur coats, color, length, etc. The price range of coats of raccoon ranges from 35 tr. on short models up to 160-170t.r. for long.

According to reviews, a raccoon fur coat has two undoubted advantages: wear resistance and heat retaining functions. Caring for such a fur coat does not pose a particular problem, the main thing is to follow the general rules of natural fur care. The fur is resistant to precipitation, warming in any frost, soft and tactilely pleasant.

If you have become the owner of a bright-colored raccoon fur coat, select accessories and wardrobe items to it should be in moderate colors. Coats of raccoon are combined with almost all things wardrobe. Wear a fur coat of a raccoon should be with comfortable shoes - boots, ankle boots with heels. To go out, you can wear boots with stiletto heels. Bags come in leather or suede, depending on the style of your fur coat.

From hats look better knitted hats, felt, wool scarves and stoles. If you decide to choose a fur hat, then make sure that it is made of a raccoon or other short fur, as the raccoon fur is very fluffy. Combination with other dlinovorsovym fur is considered vulgar and bad taste. Additional accessories to a fur coat from a raccoon is not required due to the fact that the raccoon fur is lush and shiny.

• Stylish coat of raccoon deliberately simple straight cut, with long sleeves and without a collar, with a round neckline. The impression is the color of the fur coat, which is the "highlight" of this model. The bright red primary color, enhanced by the red and dark hairs of the pile, gives the fur coat the appearance that it is made of beautiful bird plumage. Ideal option "and in a feast, and in the world", as they say.

• A very feminine version of a coat of raccoon with a neckline in the style of "Chanel", a length above the knee, semifitted silhouette with a wide leather belt. The fur coat is sewn crosswise, the length of the sleeve is кожаный, the leather belt is two turns long and tied with a spectacular bow. The color transition from golden red to dark brown gives a special charm and ultrafashionable.

• Incredibly glamorous coat of raccoon will suit young and extraordinary girls, creative and active. In addition to combining the fur of a raccoon with another shorter one, in this model the main place is occupied by the different colors of the fur coat details - stripes and triangular wedges - beige, red, smoky, blue and green. Long awnings of pile are toned in dark color, which adds spice and emphasizes the brightness of the dress. Coat length to mid-thigh, long sleeve with a transverse effect, neck without a gate in the style of "Chanel". Such a fur coat will make the image memorable and bright.