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2. Fake fur - Wikipedia

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   Fake fur, also called faux fur, is a pile fabric engineered to have the appearance and warmth of fur. Fake fur can be made from a variety of materials, including polyester , nylon , or acrylic . First introduced in 1929, fake furs were initially composed of hair from the South American alpaca .

3. Modacrylic - Wikipedia

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   The combination of flame retardancy and low density is also useful in furnishings, draperies, and outdoor fabrics. Modacrylics are also commonly used in fake fur fabrics, toupées, wigs and fleece-type fabric. By mixing the various forms of fibers one can easily create a realistic synthetic fur.

4. Acrylic fiber - Wikipedia

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   Acrylic can also be used to make fake fur and to make many different knitted clothes. As acrylic is a synthetic fiber, the larvae of clothes moths are unable to digest it. However, acrylic fibers that are blended with wool or soiled may be eaten as a consequence of having blended fibers.

5. Fur clothing - Wikipedia

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   Fur may be shorn down to imitate the feel of velvet, creating a fabric called shearling. The introduction of alternatives in the early 20th century brought tension to the clothing industry as the faux fur manufacturers started producing faux fur and capitalising on profits. By the 1950s synthetic fur garments had become popular and affordable.

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   These popular fabric-softening balls can be reused for over a thousand laundry loads. ... This shaggy throw has one fleecy side and one made of faux fur for an impossibly plush feel that you'll ...

7. List of types of fur - Wikipedia

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   The fur measures about two and one-half inches in length. It is used mainly for muffs and neck, shoulder pieces. [4] The trapping of fishers is restricted in many States leading to it becoming a more uncommon type of fur in comparison to the mink. Fisher fur is more durable and water resistant than other types of fur such as fox. [7]