Fox fur Stole
Any fur lover knows that heat and humidity are a fur’s worst enemy. This can be especially true if you live in a sweltering southern state. If you need to store furs in Texas, or any place with less than perfectly maintained climate control, you should consider putting your fur in cold storage during the warmer months. Fur coats are often put into cold storage for the duration of the hottest part of the year, and it is this process that will most protect their value and lifespan. While in cold storage, your fur will be safe from extreme heat and humidity, both of which can deplete the fur of the oils that keep it lustrous and glossy. Without cold storage, a fur may dry out, or even molt.
Cold Storage vaults are specialized storage rooms that lack any exposure to direct sunlight or bright lights, as these can discolor or fade fur. Cold Storage rooms are controlled year round, to ensure that temperature and humidity levels never reach a point that can harm the furs. The cold temperature also ensures that pests like insects and rodents will not infest the storage rooms or disturb the furs.
For anyone intending to store a special fur, it is absolutely imperative to deal with a reputable and professional furrier. If you need local fur storage in Dallas, Morris Kaye & Sons offers an impeccable service. If need to find a local furrier for another area, ask around for a good referrals. Many businesses, such as dry cleaners may claim to be fur storage specialists, but this is unlikely to be the case. Your best option is to store your fur with the furrier it was purchased from, as that furrier will be guaranteed to give it the best care.
If you are unsure about who you should store furs with, here are some guidelines to follow:
· Request information regarding the cold storage unit, such as size, temperature settings, etc.
· Pay attention to how the furs in the showroom are stored. They should be hung properly on the hangers to guard against wear on the seams of the shoulders, and they should be spaced with plenty of room in between one another to prevent crushing of the fur. How the furrier displays his own furs will give you an indication of how he cares for them.
· Ask what temperature furs are stored at, and try to find out how heat and humidity levels are monitored.
· Ask the furrier about pest control, and whether or not they have had any recent problems with moths or mice.
· Any fur storage facility that puts your garment in a plastic or restrictive bag is a definite warning sign. Furs should never be crushed. If you see this happen, immediately remove your garment, and search for another location.
If you want to have your fur cleaned as well as stored, never take it to a dry cleaner, even if they claim to be experienced with fur cleaning and fur repairs. You should always have these done by a professional furrier, as a mistake made by a careless dry cleaner can ruin a very expensive investment.