How To Fix A Matted Fuzzy Jacket Hood

Sep 15 2015 i thought i would share a quick tip for all of you newborn photographers who love faux fur but hate the way it gets all matted when you have to wash and dry it.

How to fix a matted fuzzy jacket hood.

Although materials differ per garment always check the tag for the manufacturer s care instructions basic textile safe care procedures help you restore your fuzzy duds back to their original. Most faux fur garments are sensitive to heat and moisture and manufacturers will usually label them dry clean only. I just bought this jacket before this winter and i can t believe i just ruined it. While many faux fur coats or trimmed garments may have a tag that recommends dry cleaning only.

If you have just a small stain on your fur jacket you should spot clean with a dab of water and vinegar. When it comes to items made of faux fur there is definitely one hard and fast rule of care. If however you feel the need to wash the whole jacket place it in the washing machine on cold using the delicate cycle. I m going to show you simple steps that will bring your favorite coat back to life in 30 minutes for under 30.

Tools needed to fix matted fur trim. If you re in the same position i was do not panic get angry or throw it in your donation pile. Good quality faux fur a synthetic less expensive alternative to animal fur looks as nice and feels as soft as real fur without the guilt. Beyond the issue of animal rights fake fur offers some advantages over real fur by being more resistant to insect damage and easier to care for during moisture and temperature changes.

Wash faux fur not real fur. The extreme heat of the dryer melts the synthetic fur of a stuffed animal vest or faux fur hood turning it into a matted mess once you remove it. Getting the fur wet even for washing could risk matting. Only when necessary.