Mouton fur coat - what is it made of?

In fact, each coat has a riddle, but the most mysterious can be called an outfit from a muton. Many people have no idea what they are made of, where this mysterious beast lives and hides. But for a long time to study information about this, there is no time. Therefore, in this article we will try to tell in detail about what a muton fur coat is, what this thing is made of, what advantages it has.

to contents ↑

Who is a muton?

If you translate this word into Russian, it becomes clear that this is a ram. The extracted material is used for the manufacture of hats, fur coats, decorative interior items. Outwardly, such things look no worse than fur coats from sable or mink, but they cost much less.

By the way, wool is not removed from any animal, there is only one species of sheep that are raised in New Zealand and Australia. But even animals of this breed are not all suitable for further processing because of the slightest deviations in terms of density and length. Specialists try to isolate from all the sheep only those that have the highest quality hide, then they begin to actively look after them carefully.

Important! Mouton coats are especially popular in countries with excessively cold winters. In such clothes it is always warm, its representatives of all ages wear.

to contents ↑

What kind of fur is used to make mouton coats?

Are you curious about what Mouton coats are made of? In fact, everything is simple: to get this winter product, the upper layer of sheep and sheep pile is sheared. Then the wool is attached to a smooth finish, polished.

Important! The skin of the animal is selected quite demanding. It is important that the sheep is young - only in this case you can get a gentle and soft skin that can be easily processed. Previously, this fur was used only on the inside of outerwear, due to the incredible heat retention properties.

Today, muton coats are the most popular in comparison with other products. There are several good reasons for this:

• The material is easy to process. If desired, it can be painted in any color, and it will retain its elasticity and natural luster.
• The fur is strong enough to endure the most severe weather events.
• The Chinese have developed a special processing technology for this material, thanks to which it becomes almost weightless.

Important! Mouton fur coat can last more than five years, the main thing is proper care. If the sun is exposed to direct sunlight, it can fade, so it is recommended to store such clothes in a cool place, while at the same time providing them with maximum space to avoid deformation of the shoulders.

to contents ↑

How is muton fur processed?

We already told how animals are selected to get high-quality material. Now it is time to figure out how to make fur coats from a muton.

The process of creating the material itself is divided into several stages:

1. First of all, the upper layer of wool is removed from the sheep. Use special equipment for this to get the most even coat, but not to damage the animal. A brand new hide from a muton grows fast enough, then it can be removed again.
2. Then follows the process of cleaning the skins.
3. The processed wool is placed in special equipment resembling a huge drum.The wheel starts, rotates slowly for several hours. This procedure is repeated several times. The result is a silky soft material that is fully suitable for sewing hats, sheepskin coats or collars.
4. If the skin is mined for the manufacture of a natural fur coat, then it lends itself to several more treatments. Each piece is stretched to give it strength and elasticity properties.
5. Then the material is treated with formalin, due to which it becomes moisture resistant. Due to this treatment, you can wear Mouton products in wet weather.
6. The final processing step is staining. It allows you to get any desired color.

Important! All stages of the processing, which went through the wool, are necessarily recorded in the documentation attached to each product.

to contents ↑

How to care for a mouton product?

We found out what Mouton coats are made of, how they extract the material, how they process it. It is equally important to learn how to care for such products in order to maintain their attractiveness for a long time.

The rules of care are quite simple:

• For a fur coat, it is imperative to pick up a special hanger made of wood.
• In the closet you need to free up a lot of space for its storage, create cool conditions. In summer, it is better to install ventilation in it.
• It is recommended to store products in a soft cloth case. It is strictly forbidden to use plastic bags.
• The main disadvantage of a muton is the absorption of unpleasant odors, harsh aromas, so it is advisable to protect things from their penetration. For example, smoking in the room where such a fur coat is stored is not worth it, because then you will have to make a lot of effort to get it out.
• Every year, it is necessary to take out the mouton clothes for dry cleaning.

to contents ↑

Stock footage

If you strictly follow all these rules, then your muton will not lose its attractiveness for a long time. Even after ten years, the surrounding socks will not be able to distinguish it from a brand new fur coat.