Sunday, February 6, 2011

Understand Shearling Before Purchasing A New Coat

By Jim Marcus


If you're into fashion, you probably look forward to buying a new jacket. Shoppers get so excited about jackets, since it's something that we get to use more often than other garments we purchase. If you really love fashion (and staying warm), I'm sure you're into the thought of a gorgeous fur coat.

There are many types of fur that are often used in making jackets. There's also a wide variety of quality and this is extremely important when purchasing a new fur jacket. The better the quality, the longer the jacket will last. One of the factors that determine the quality of the fur is the country in which the fur originates from. Shearling is one of the most sought after types of jackets.

The quality of shearling varies depending on what part of the world it's produced in. Some of the features of high quality shearling include its durability, softness and how light the material is. A quality shearling coat can be used during extreme cold or on more of a mild day.

Many experts believe that the highest end sheepskin products come from Spain. Argentina has also made a name in quality sheepskin products. One of the main differences between sheepskin from Spain and average products is that Spanish sheepskin is supple. Since their products are so supple, the highest-end shearling coats can be made with Spain's products.

Another quality found in high end shearling is its flexibility. The more flexible the shearling, the better it is. Spain and Argentina produce flexible and light weight shearlings. The other countries producing shearling, like Australia and England typically produce lower end shearling, mainly because they're heavier products.

The heavy sheepskin produced from these countries makes it very hard to use in shearling coats. Uruguay is known for heavy coats as well, but they're made extremely high-end and are great in extreme weather.

Keep your eyes open for faux shearling coats. These have become more popular as the demand for authentic shearlings is on the rise. There's obviously a huge gap in price between an authentic high end shearling and a faux jacket.

If you're looking to buy an authentic shearling, take your time shopping around. They can cost several thousands of dollars and even more! With proper care, you can keep this jacket for many years!




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