With warmer temperatures approaching, that means it is time to let Day Furs worry about your beautiful fur investment.  Proper fur storage and cleaning are perhaps the most important things you can do to prolong the life of your fur, shearling, or leather! 

Why should I store my fur?

Our temperature and humidity controlled vault not only securely stores your fur but protects it from damaging sunlight, humidity, and high temperatures. All of which drastically shorten the life-span of your fur, leather, or shearling. 

You don’t store your car out in the winter weather or scorching sun! You’ve purchased your garment to enjoy for years, and while you take your car in for regular checkups and oil changes, to care for your fur you must do all you can to keep it in pristine condition! Have the peace of mind knowing that you’re doing all you can to allow your garment to last generations.

Why should I clean my fur? I don’t see any dirt…

While your coat my not look dirty, the rough winter weather and general wear and tear on the garment will often leave it soiled deep within the skins and undercoat.  Using our exclusive dry cleaning process located on site, we are able to provide you with a service you won’t find anywhere else. 

So do yourself a favor, don’t wait any longer! Spring is a perfect time to store your coat with Day Furs, the Midwest’s premier fur, shearling, and leather retailer!

Fur has risen to the top of the trendy thermometer this fall, and the demand for these items is only going to increase as the weather turns colder. Whether it’s long, luxurious coats, modern and edgy shearling jackets, or accessories to complement every outfit, one thing is for certain – fur is in style this season.

Fur is luxurious. It’s stylish. It’s sleek. It’s the perfect way to turn winter doldrums upside down. Bundling up doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to style. With today’s range of fur garments, you can look great – and stay warm – all season long.

Designers all across the board are using fur in their fall and winter collections. From the most classic looks to the newest, most exciting ways to wear it, fur is popping up on major runways worldwide.

Fur can go on your sleeves, it can go on your collars and it can certainly be all over your handbags. It can be used to make a short bomber jacket or a high-end reversible ski parka. The sky is the limit this season, so go ahead and try something new.

Fur accessories are also all the rage. Whether it’s a pair of butter-soft, fur-trimmed leather gloves, a bold and vibrant fur scarf, or a truly stunning fur hat, these pieces can take an outfit from average to extraordinary. No matter what kind you choose, fur accessories are the perfect addition to your cold weather outerwear  collection.

Dare yourself to do something a little different with your winter wardrobe this year. Add a new fur garment you never thought you’d own – or the one you’ve wanted to buy for years. Experiment with different ways to wear it and discover just how stylish this season’s furs can be.

If you haven’t thought about adding a shearling fur coat or fur accessory to your cold weather outerwear collection, we recommend you think again.

Shearling fur coats are being showcased on runways at major fashion shows in New York, Paris and Milan. Designers across the board are embracing them, making it easy for you to find them in all kinds of classic styles, edgy looks and truly unique designs.

And what is the best addition to a new shearling coat? A fur accessory! Whether you want a new scarf, a snazzy headband, a classic clutch or a pair of super-soft gloves, a fur accessory is the perfect way to spice up any winter outfit.

So what’s so great about these shearling fur coats and their accompanying fur accessories?  It’s a tie between the wonderful style and incredible comfort.

Shearling coats are made from genuine lambskin, which is one of the softest, warmest and most durable materials you can buy. They are extremely breathable, but also have excellent insulating capabilities. Shearling comes in all kinds of colors, weights and styles, so it’s easy to find the type you love. It’s also an extremely versatile material, allowing designers to use it for classic coats as well as more modern, edgy designs.

Now that you understand the appeal to shearling, we’ll move on to fur accessories. These fashion essentials are as versatile and unique as the person wearing them. Just because you have to bundle up in winter doesn’t mean you can’t look great. By adding just a few fur accessories to your cold weather outerwear collection, you can ensure that every outfit looks lavish and pulled together. Plus, you’ll be wrapped in warmth and softness from head to toe.

Take advantage of the shearling fur coats and fur accessory trends exploding onto the fashion scene. Adopt them into your wardrobe and get ready to take on the cold in style all season long.

Uh-oh. You just put on your favorite fur coat and noticed there’s a small tear down the side of it. Not a big one, but to your eyes it’s instantly notable. Do you leave it and hope it doesn’t get any bigger? Or do you get it repaired before it has the chance to get worse?
 
Here at Day Furs, we believe it should never be a question. You always want to take care of minor fur repairs immediately. Why? Because doing so can save you money in the long run and keep your fur in good condition for years to come.
 
Taking care of those small snags, tears and holes can prevent them from turning into bigger issues that may require extensive work, or even ruin your favorite fur completely.
 
Professional furriers are well versed in the area of fur repairing and revitalizing. They can mend small tears and holes, replace damaged sections, remove worn areas around cuffs and hemlines, tighten loose hooks/closures and close up seam openings. If you can take care of these problems when they are small, the cost savings can be quite large.
 
In addition to fur repairs, professional furriers can also inspect your favorite garment annually to help prevent wear and tear from occurring. These proactive inspections can be hugely helpful when it comes to identifying potential trouble spots on your fur.
 
Fur cleaning and conditioning should also be done yearly to revitalize your fur’s sheen and get rid of any dirt and dust that has accumulated on it. This process will also remove the body oils that transferred to your garment while wearing it.
 
So this season when you take your fur out of storage, get it inspected to make sure there aren’t any issues that need to be repaired before you begin wearing it. Then don your favorite garment for an entire season of worry-free wear.

The wonderful thing about fur is that it will never go out of style. Why? Because you can always restyle it to fit new trends or transform it into a look that is uniquely you.
 
Fur restyling includes a wide range of alterations, from simple tweaks to elaborate changes. Some people choose to restyle their fur to make it more comfortable to wear. Small adjustments like lowering an arm hole or softening a shoulder can make a big difference in fit and feel. Other people restyle to achieve a certain look, or to make an old fur appear more modern.
 
Some of the fur restyling tactics you can consider include:

• Shearing a long-hair fur to create a lightweight, silky piece
• Knitting an existing fur into a woven garment
• Making your fur reversible to add versatility to your outerwear options
• Adding pelts to make a coat longer or fuller
• Turing an older fur into a stylish swing coat or bomber jacket
• Transforming an older fur into a liner for another coat/jacket

 
In addition, fur restyling can include taking an existing fur and making it an accessory. For example, if you are past the point where you want to wear your fur coat, you can use it to create: fur hats, fur headbands, fur earmuffs, fur handbags, fur scarves, fur gloves and more. You can also turn your favorite fur into a throw blanket or pillow that you can cuddle up with on the couch every night.
 
As you can see, your fur is more versatile than you probably thought possible. Explore your fur restyling options this season. Not sure what you want to do? Email the front and back of your fur garment to info@dayfurs.com for a FREE restyle consultation.