Can I iron a fur coat??

Question

I have a rabbit fur jacket (I know I know!!!!).... It got wet in a rain storm and now there are pieces of hair that look wavey while the rest is straight. Is there a way to straighten the hair again??

Answer 1

Probably not a good idea. Applying the sort of heat needed to straighten the fur, like straightening human hair, tends to dry it out, which causes splitting. I would think this is even more likely on a fur coat since the fur has been removed from its natural source of oils. Also, you could singe the fur if the iron is too hot. Your best bet is to take it to a furrier or a dry cleaner who has experience with furs.

PS (Get faux fur next time...kinder, gentler, and machine washable!)

Answer 2

I even have one from Hollister and one from Abercrombie and that they are the two pretend fur because of the fact it says so on the tag. Neither of the shops use real fur. They do from time to time use alpaca of their sweaters in spite of the undeniable fact that.

Answer 3

NEVER iron real fur garments! You can take it to a furrier, but, I doubt if they would work on a rabbit fur jacket. They usually work with mink, sable, fox garments.

Answer 4

no ,everyone knows that you can't iron a fur coat.

Answer 5

Dry cleaning is your best bet. They will know the proper way to clean it.

Answer 6

of course you can iron it!!!! women used to iron their hair to straighten it years ago....

Answer 7

I wouldnt risk damaging it yourself take it to a professional.
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Answer 8

bring it to a professional!!! don't risk ruining it by trying something yourself

Answer 9

take it to a cleaners they will know how to deal with it,,,,,

LH

Answer 10

you are sick...wear your own skin