Protecting your fur coat should be a top priority. Fur coats can damage more easily than other types of coats, making it more difficult to care for them. One of the biggest causes of damage for a fur coat is simply sitting in the car with your coat. The length of time, as well as the material which makes up your car’s interior, can have a negative impact on the quality of your coat over time, often causing irreparable damage.
Anytime you spend a long period of time crushing the fur on your coat underneath your weight as you sit on it, you risk causing damage to the fur. The rubbing and compressing that occurs when you sit in your car will cause wear and tear on your fur coat. If you wear it often or go on a longer car ride, the damage can increase. Therefore, it is important to know what you can do to minimize the risk.
The material from which your car’s seats are made from can have an impact on fur coats. If your car’s seats are made from suede or a fabric material, you will see more damage than you would with seats made from leather. If you have seats made of suede or fabric, you can purchase seat covers that are made from nylon or leather so that you will do less damage to your fur coat.
No matter which type of seats you have in your car, the best thing you can do is remove your coat if you will be in the car for a long
period of time. This doesn’t mean you have to be cold, though. Instead, take your coat off and cover yourself from the front, just like you would wear a blanket. This will keep you warm while you are in the car and protect your fur coat at the same time.
Doing everything you can to protect fur coats and keep them in good shape will ensure that your coat lasts a long time. If your coat does begin to show damage from sitting in the car, the repairs will be expensive but can be done. However, the entire back of the coat will need to be replaced so that the coat matches. However, if you take your coat off on long trips and cover car seats made from materials that can cause more damage, you can help protect your fur coat and avoid the need for repairs.
