Tips In Finding Out A Real From A Faux Sheepskin Rug

By Jeffrey Reynolds


People always wanted to look good that is why they are very much concerned with what they wear. They do not get contented with having only one style of clothing and accessories. They always wanted to look for something better and that is the reason why most clothing lines are often releasing various kinds of clothes for almost every month.

Most garments and clothing, especially in those that are in places where cold climate occurs often, are using animals skins because they are very thick and is an effective way in combating the cold weather. Sheepskin is one of those animal skins that have been used by some clothing lines in incorporating in some of their apparels. But you should know that not all clothing lines are using a genuine sheepskin, others only use a faux sheepskin rug.

A faux or a fake sheepskin comes from the skin of the sheep and is made with artificial fibers only. They are normally used in order to be a component of certain clothing like jacket or boots. When you are planning to buy some garments but you want to have that genuine skin, here are some tips on how to find out a real from fake ones.

Look at the brand names. If you know some brand names that are using genuine skins of sheep and those that are not, then it is an advantage for you. But, be aware also for the fake brand since they are also scattered around the globe.

See the labels. Each original garment often has a label that is being attached. The label of a garment will reveal the composition of that certain garment. They are usually found at the sides and it has a list of the materials being used.

Ask for the price. If upon asking the price, the saleslady would tell you cheaper price then doubt it. Genuine sheepskins are definitely costly because it is not easy to acquire one. If the garment is really using a genuine skin, they would really put a higher price in it because aside from being hard to acquire it, the supply is also low.

Caress the garment. A genuine sheepskin is always smooth when you touch it. There is always this warmth and comfy feeling when you touch and caress a true skin. However, the fake skins are often rough when touching it. You could really feel the coarse texture of the skin when touching it and this because it is only made up of synthetic fibers and is blended with plastic components.

Strike a pin through the cloth. When you strike the pin through cloth and it passes smoothly then it is probably a synthetic skin because this type is blended with plastic fiber so the pin can run smoothly in it. However, those real skins are very compact and rigid since they really come from real sheep unlike those faux skins which are only artificial. When you strike a pin through a true skin, it would often recoil because of its compactness.

Make sure that when you go to your nearest mall, you have the idea on how to detect a genuine sheepskin from a synthetic one. Various boutiques and shops claim that they offer only those garments that have genuine animal skin material. If you are not very watchful and not well informed, you may not be able to detect who is saying the truth and who is not.




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