Store your fur garments in cold storage when you are done wearing them for the season or not using them. The more time fur garments spend in cold storage the longer they will last.

Clean your fur garments at least once per year. If you wear your fur a lot (more than 6 times per season) or it is exposed to beauty products or smoke, then have it cleaned mid season as well.

When you have your furs cleaned, take them only to an Authorized Furcare Specialist ^SM or QUALIFIED furrier.  Fur cleaning is like no other cleaning process.  It is highly advisable not take them to a drycleaner.  Too many times do people end up with a destroyed fur coat and in a legal dispute with a business that was unqualified to service their fur to begin with.  Authorized Furcare Specialists^SM use equipment and materials specifically designed for fur, as well as having extensive process knowledge and skills not possessed by people or businesses that do not specialize in furs. Furs cannot be dry-cleaned and NEVER put them in a clothes washer or dryer… ever!

Have your fur garment cleaned by Authorized Furcare Specialist SM methods only. Dry-cleaning, washing or laundering may severely damage your fur.

Use broad-shouldered hangers when hanging a fur garment.

When hanging in a closet, allow space to prevent it from being crushed or creased by other garments.

Have rips, loose seams and damage repaired as soon as possible by a professional furrier. This prevents minor problems from becoming major, more expensive problems.

Never store your fur in a cedar closet.

Never store your fur with moth balls.

Do not store your fur in a bag of any type while at home or in a storage facility.

Hang your fur away from heat sources such as radiators and heat vents.

Do not allow your fur to be exposed to direct light for a lengthy period of time. Long-term exposure to direct light can cause oxidization and discoloration.

Do NOT store your fur in a freezer . . . bad idea.

Never spray chemicals directly on your fur. (including all alcohol, solvent, and silicon based substances)

Avoid perfume, hairspray, or makeup from coming into direct contact with your fur. The alcohol content in these products will dry the leather and stiffen the guard hairs.

One of the beauties of fur is that it can be repaired or remodeled over time to provide a garment that can be worn for many years, through many phases of fashion. If part of your fur has been worn away, matching fur can be sewn in to replace the worn areas.

Yes, it is OK to wear your fur in snow or light rain.

Cloth car upholstery should be covered to prevent damage to your fur. Cloth car upholstery stretches under weight and will grab the guard hairs on your fur and pull them out when you leave your seat.

Be certain your fur garments are adequately insured.

• Store your shearling garments in cold storage when you are done wearing them for the season or not using them. The more time a shearling garment spends in cold storage the longer it will last. Like fur, the natural oils in shearling keeps it soft and pliable. Colder temperatures and proper humidity control slows down the evaporation of these necessary oils.?Shearling and fur have the same storage requirements. (click here to learn more)
• While at home, do not keep shearlings in a cedar closet, with mothballs, or where it is exposed to direct light or heat sources.
• The fur side of shearlings should be cleaned every year to keep it in good condition. Clean the leather (suede) side of shearlings only when necessary (not annually) if it gets soiled or spilled upon. Cleaning of the leather side can cause wear or characteristic changes to the leather finish of a shearling. (i.e. uniform color changes, smoothing of suede, temporary stiffening, etc.) These changes may be unavoidable but, are not necessarily a negative. In either case the consumer should be made aware of the possibilities and risks by their Authorized Furcare Specialist^SMprior to cleaning. Cleaning the fur only will not change the look of your garment or cause unnecessary wear when done properly.
  • If there are no visible stains, spots, blemishes, or dirt on the leather, then have only the fur side of your shearling cleaned.
  • If stains, spots, blemishes, or soiled areas are visible on the leather then have it cleaned prior to storage as well. Heavily soiled areas can become very difficult to remove with time. If a dirty area or spots can be seen, this is when cleaning becomes necessary. Your Authorized Furcare Specialist^SM will be able to advise you on whether or not to proceed with cleaning.
• Winter salt and solvents may accumulate on your garment and can lead to discoloration and drying out. The longer these remain on a shearling the greater damage they can do. Have these areas cleaned by an Authorized Furcare Specialist^SM as soon as possible.?(Note: Salt removal from leather causes little to no wear)
• Do NOT attempt to clean a shearling, leave it to an Authorized Furcare Specialist^SM as you may cause irreparable damage. Like all fine suedes and leathers, cleaning shearling garments requires special processes (including equipment, tools and cleaning agents) to prevent discoloration, drying out, cracking or extensive wear to the sueded side or damage to the fur side. The cleaning and restoration of shearling and sueded leather truly requires the skills of a trained professional to be performed successfully, without causing damage.
• Never put your shearling into a washer or dryer!
• In case something is spilled on the sueded leather side, gently blot the excess with a damp cloth while being careful not to rub it in further or spread it into a larger area. Take it to an Authorized Furcare Specialist^SM as soon as possible for professional treatment.
• At home hang your shearling on a broad hanger and never in a bag or covered. Allow room so that it is not pressed tightly inside your closet.
• Hang your shearling away from heat sources such as heat vents and radiators. Direct heat exposure can cause the material to dry and crack.
• Hang your shearling away from direct light. Overexposure to light can alter the color of your shearling.
• Rain, sleet or snow will not damage your shearling if treated properly. Accumulated moisture or light wetness should be shaken from the garment and the garment should then be hung to dry, away from heat but in a well-ventilated area. (Do NOT attempt to dry it with a hairdryer, space heater, etc.) If the leather becomes saturated, take it to an Authorized Furcare Specialist^SM or Leather specialist to be reconditioned. (excessive wetness can cause a mottled change in color or misshaping)
• Sueded areas smoothed by wear may be able to be restored by an Authorized Furcare Specialist^SM.
• Your Authorized Furcare Specialist^SM may offer a weather protectent application service to help guard your shearling from the elements and various types of stains.
• When in doubt or if you have specific care questions always contact an Authorized Furcare Specialist^SM.

When you have your furs cleaned, take them only to an Authorized Furcare Specialist ^SM or QUALIFIED furrier.  Fur cleaning is like no other cleaning process.  It is highly advisable not take them to a drycleaner.  Too many times do people end up with a destroyed fur coat and in a legal dispute with a business that was unqualified to service their fur to begin with.  Authorized Furcare Specialists^SM use equipment and materials specifically designed for fur, as well as having extensive process knowledge and skills not possessed by people or businesses that do not specialize in furs. Furs cannot be dry-cleaned and NEVER put them in a clothes washer or dryer… ever!