The word is out: fur has made a comeback in the fashion scene in a big way, and even fur hats are becoming more and more common fixtures in the fashion landscape. While once relegated to the back rooms and sleazy lounges of the fashion wasteland, fur hats have managed to reinvent themselves into viable and–dare we say–cutting edge fashion accessories. “It is all in the way you wear them” is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot in the fashion world, and it is particularly appropriate when used in reference to fur hats.
The good news is that while its popularity may ebb and wane, it doesn’t look like fur hats are going away any time soon, which means that you should probably give them a closer look when thinking of the next thing to add to your wardrobe. Fur hats can serve a wide array of purposes ranging from the functional to the luxurious, and it is only down to your imagination how you want to utilize them. In fact, depending on how well you make your purchase decision, fur hats can serve these dual roles.
Virtually all fur hats are warm by nature of course. As for how comfortable they are, that will depend on the type of lining that they are fitted with. If comfort is your utmost priority, you will want to go with fur hats that have soft shells. And while fur hats are usually designed for winter use, they can be used even in the summer months in temperate climates.
It is important to realize that fur hats are made of different types of fur, and they have a bearing on the comfort, style, cost and comfort of the hat. The fur strands themselves can be short or long, with the long ones providing more warmth, softness, and comfort. Fur hats made from the pelts of foxes and raccoons are of the long strand variety, with mink, sable and muskrat fur hats being the shorter ones. The shorter fur hats have the advantage of generally being softer and smoother, with a more velvety feel. Short strand fur is a particularly versatile material, and they can be used for hats that have exquisite detail. These types of fur hats are also generally less prone to matting when folded, as is the case with Russian trooper hats.
The introduction of faux fur into the market has been a welcome development for many people, particularly those who are concerned about the negative aspects of the fur trade. While many experts are of the opinion that fur hats made from faux fur are nowhere nearly as comfortable and as appealing as real fur, they have come quite a long way in recent years, and they are good options for those who are looking for low cost and animal friendly options in fur clothing. Whether you go for real fur or the synthetic varieties however, you will surely appreciate having one or more fur hats in your collection.