Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Why Choose A Faux Fur Rug

By Betty Cox


Residences and homes can be made much cozier and better looking by the addition of certain items within certain rooms. These items can either be expensive or cheap and they can either be functional or not. Making an addition such as a faux fur rug will achieve some aesthetic effect that you may expect. This article covers some additional information on this item.

Prior to your purchasing this item you should know a bit about some of its qualities. By knowing more about a certain item before buying it, it will make you more confident in buying that item. In addition to this, additional advantages and disadvantages to choosing this item will also be covered.

When one goes out and buy these kinds of rug, then look for one made of fine acrylic fibers. A high quality rug will not release a lot of hairs when given a stroke test. To know the real ingredients of what makes it up, just read the product label for a complete listing of materials. Be aware though that some may still include a bit of real fur from dogs and cats mostly.

Many designs, sizes, and shapes are also available for these kinds of rugs. Most popular designs that are usually produced are tiger, zebra, fox, bear, chinchilla, mink and leopard. Whatever effect you want for your room, whether using these designs to contrast or complement, you will be spoilt for choice. Also these kinds of rugs are usually place on the floor and not hung on the walls as you would with the real thing.

These kind of rugs are also easier to maintain, apart from the foreseeable advantage of buying this kind of rug so as to preserve the life of some wild beast somewhere on the planet. These are also washable as compared to the real thing, the latter not being washable and prone to being smelly and stinky over the long term. Being resistant to wear as compared to its genuine counterpart, it is also hypoallergenic and moth resistant.

These also come in various shapes and sizes so it will not be a problem if you are looking for a specific size for a specific design. It is this flexibility of sizing, shape, and design or patterns that make it a dream for any interior decorator to use.

In terms of the price point, it is well below the price of an original or authentic one, which makes it an attractive purchase. It is also not so difficult to find online and you can make a very easy purchase. You will not be needing import papers or wildlife clearances for the more exotically patterned ones. Import clearances are usually need for genuine furs which are classified as trophies in some countries, especially if it is a trophy of an endangered species.

Although it can resist cold to a degree, it cannot provide much warmth. In extreme cold and freezing temperatures it will brittle as compared to the real deal. Most faux creations are also not as smooth as the genuine article when touched, and will more like cotton as is the case with low quality false furs. It is also likewise non biodegradable.




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