Short sheepskins - favorites of the winter season

No matter how many new synthetic materials a man invented, leather and fur never go out of fashion. The current autumn-winter season only confirms this - almost no collection of fashionable clothes has not been without at least two or three leather or fur things. Many girls can not decide for a long time what to choose - a sheepskin coat or a fur coat . But fur, especially valuable natural - is often not particularly practical. In the car, he wipes, in wet weather, the fur coat is also not worth wearing, and about trips in public transport or on nature in general, do not even remember. In such cases the sheepskin coats are rescued, but not long and thick models that are comfortable on the same level as fur coats, and shortened versions made of natural or artificial leather. They are especially popular this winter. It's about them that we'll talk.

Selection of sheepskin coat

At first glance, the difficulties with the choice of sheepskin coats should not arise - take your favorite thing and wear it to your health. Meanwhile, when buying sheepskin coats, you should pay attention to some details:

  1. Length and density of fur. There are models of very thin, medium and thick sheepskin, there are also long models (both from sheepskin, and from Tuscan wool or valuable types of fur). The general rule for sheepskins - the longer and denser the weight, the heavier the sheepskin coat. However, it is also warmer, so if it is important for you that the sheepskin can withstand a noticeable lowering of the temperature scale without any problems - stop the choice on thick long-haul models. If you primarily need convenience - choose options thinner.
  2. Type of skin. The undoubted leader here is the sheepskin - strong, durable, very warm and not too expensive. In addition, the sheepskin can easily be painted in absolutely any color. But lovers of exclusives can always find a unique model of valuable fur. Fighters for animal rights, too, do not deny yourself the pleasure of wearing sheepskin coats - a wide selection of synthetic models will allow everyone to pick a sheepskin coat to his liking. And not one animal will suffer!
  3. Style of the model. Choose it should take into account the already available you have outerwear. After all, if in addition to the sheepskin coat you have a fur coat, a classic coat, down jacket and a pair of sports jackets of different styles - you can choose absolutely any sheepskin coat, if only she liked you. But if the sheepskin coat is your only option for winter outerwear, willy-nilly you will think about universality. The indisputable leader of practicality is the classical model. They fit most outfits, are rather restrained and will never go out of fashion, so you can certainly wear such sheepskin coat for more than one season. And if the funds allow you to buy not one, but several sheepskin coats, be sure to buy a short sheepskin coat in the style of military and classic strict with a belt. Excellent looking sheepskin coats with hood, patch pockets, contrasting inserts, bright decorative trim - designers this year have tried to glory.

How to care for sheepskin coat?

Buying sheepskin coat, immediately take care of the rubber brush for suede and nubuck - it is useful for cleaning. In extreme cases, spots on the sheepskin coat can be tried to remove with a dense eraser, but this method is suitable only for small impurities.

The second thing that the owner of a sheepskin coat should have is "hangers" for storing the product. Only in this way you will save the sheepskin coat from stretching and folds, which are formed if you hang the sheepskin coat on an ordinary clothes loop.

It is also advisable to purchase an aerosol to protect it from moisture (water repellent spray) and apply it to the skin surface two or three times a season. This will protect your sheepskin coat from the adverse effects of water. Avoid also wearing sheepskin coat in the rain or wet weather, after all it is winter clothing and it is intended for use in frost, and not in slush. If the sheepskin is still wet, do not crush it, do not sit on it - wet skin immediately stretches and to return to its former form is very, very problematic, and in most cases - impossible.

To prevent salting of cuffs and gates, periodically treat these places with a mixture of tooth powder and ammonia - just apply the mixture, and after a while, comb these places with a natural nap brush. Also sebaceous stains well cleans semolina - put on a stain, rub well and clean with a brush. If the stain does not disappear - repeat. The method with a manga is good because it does not lighten the skin and is suitable even for dark products.