How To Care For Your Faux Fur Apparel – Before It Mattes!

Caring For Faux Fur

By Jennifer Strong
March 13 2024

Taking proper care of faux fur fabrics is absolutely essential to ensure their longevity. One of the biggest issues with these materials is the possibility of shrinkage and matting if not properly maintained. Many people make the mistake of washing their faux fur items in too high temperatures, which is a common culprit for these problems. Therefore, it is crucial to avoid hot water and automatic dryers and instead, opt for cold water and air-drying. These simple steps will not only prevent shrinkage but also help keep the fibers from melting together, ensuring that your faux fur apparel remains in excellent condition. For more helpful tips regarding faux fur care, continue reading below:

*Always check the tag of your faux fur item for washing instructions to confirm if your item is machine-washable or not

*Quickest and easiest way to wash faux fur items is machine-washing in cold water

*Best and safest method is hand-washing in cold water

*Use lukewarm or cold water and add conditioner to the laundry detergent for machine-wash & hand-wash

*Never tumble dry or iron faux fur because heat can damage or weaken your faux fur fibres – instead, pat the faux fur with a thick cotton towel to remove excess water, and air dry

*Avoid washing the faux fur often as it gets dry and matted

*You can gently steam faux fur

*Avoid direct sunlight & humidity this causes faux fur to become matted