Faux Fur Rugs

There is no dearth of faux fur fabric. All types of qualities and a wide array of prints, patterns and finishes make faux fur just as popular as the real fur – probably more given the relatively lower maintenance and cost while maintaining the classy and posh look.

The acrylic used to manufacture the faux fur fabric is of varying qualities too. The very exclusive fibers that give the most authentic finish would be in the higher range. Sometimes a blend of cotton and wool is also taken to give the finish of fur. This however is extremely expensive. Many manufacturers have succeeded in giving so much authenticity to the faux fur with add-ons that the fur seems realistic.

Have you ever picked up a stuffed toy from a shop just to feel the plush fur? Have you ever stared enviously at the lady with the mink wrap in the biting cold? Have you rubbed your hands in the cozy warmth of fur gloves? If you have, you’ll know the effect fur has on people. It provides warmth and comfort in the cold, dark winters. Fur by itself is a very expensive and high maintenance product to own. Everyone cannot afford original fur but there is good news for those who want to own fur. Now, with the technological advances, it is possible to own faux fur! It looks and feels like original animal fur but is actually synthetically made with very fine acrylic fibers. What’s more, now you can get such authentic looking fur that nobody can tell the difference even with close inspection. It would take an expert to tell the original from the best faux fur fabric.

Faux (pronounced ‘foe’) is French for fake. In the not so distant past, fake fur was considered infra dig. Only those who couldn’t afford the real stuff went in for the cheap copies. And of course at that time, the technology wasn’t as advanced as it is now so the copies did indeed look cheap and inferior. However, now if you own a faux fur product, you are in with the times. Faux fur is in vogue – it makes a fashion statement.

Faux fur is so generously thick and luxuriously soft, they can pass as real fur rugs any day! And whether you are a carnivore or not, you can do your bit for the animals by using these fake furs. Use them as a rug near your fireplace or simply throw it on the sofa and see it turning into a conversation starter! The best faux fur is made with acrylic fibers. They can be easily dyed to represent the desired patterns and colors of real animals. The Japanese Kiwami fur for instance is made of Kanekaron Modacrylic fibre which is fire-resistant and is almost like the real thing.

You could use some real fun rugs for your reading room. Take the polar bear rug for instance, its luxurious furry white rug adds warmth and elegance; and the rich suede finish on the underside is sure to please you. Today, there are so many options to keep warm and look stylish with the look of fur which are cheaper, better and do not involve the killing of animals. You can find them at a store near you, online stores and guess what even your favorite designer is using them to do up your home and you!