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If anyone is interested in purchasing "faux fur" throws or blankets, just look at the label....if it says it is "machine washable", it does not contain any murdered animals....it is exactly as advertised, "faux" fur! EXAMPLE:
".......Fake fur, also called fun fur or faux fur, is any material made of synthetic fibers designed to resemble fur, normally as part of a piece of clothing. It was first introduced in 1929 and has been commercially available since the 1950s, but its increasing popularity has been credited to its promotion by animal rightsand animal welfare organizations which claim that it is an animal-friendly alternative to traditional fur clothing.
Fake fur is not an animal-use product.
Fake fur is a fabric and therefore is relatively easy to sew with.
Fake fur does not require or encourage the breeding of animals in factory farms like real fur.
Fake fur does not require cold storage to prevent deterioration and is impervious to moths.
A 1979 study commissioned by the Fund for Animals argued that the energy consumption for the production of one coat made out of fake fur was 120 MBtu, compared to 433 MBtu for trapped animals and 7,965 MBtu for animals raised in fur farms.
Disadvantages[edit]Fake fur is not a natural material.
Fake fur is made from several materials including blends of acrylic and modacrylic polymers derived from coal, air, water, petroleum and limestone. These materials can take a long time to break down, possibly anywhere from 500 to 1,000 years.
Fake furs are not able to keep snow from melting and re-freezing on the fiber filaments; this is very important, especially in hiking, mountain climbing, skiing and other outdoor activities which are done in extreme conditions.
Today’s technology gives faux fur the qualities and techniques as real fur. Hannah Weiland, founder of Shrimps, a London-based faux fur company, says, “I love working with faux fur because it doesn't molt and it feels just as soft. If the faux kind feels as good, why use the real kind?” Weiland is not the only designer taking advantage of faux fur qualities. Additionally, Stella McCartney, a designer with a reputation for ethical and sustainable fashion, incorporates faux fur throughout her collections with tagged patches reading “Fur Free Fur.” In 2014, Hugo Boss pledged to become fur-free publicly in their 2014 Sustainability Report, relaying the message that animal cruelty is never fashionable.

Channeled Mink Luxury Faux Fur Throw(FRONTGATE)

Designed in Paris, our Luxury Faux Fur Throw is densely woven of highly prized Japanese fibers with a feather-soft touch. With incredibly natural colorations and deep, soft pile that replicates the sheen of real fur, these throws add a dash of sophisticated elegance to your home. (I have numerous of these in my home....I enjoy using one, my son has one, I keep them on the foot of each bed during winter instead of heavy blankets, and my dogs love to snuggle into them so I got some less expensive ones for them! I even got a couple that look like cow hide from Pier One, to throw over several leather chairs in my study!)

Part of our Luxury Faux Fur Collection that includes coordinating throws and pillows
Makes an elegant gift for holidays or housewarmings; gift box available
Saves energy by keeping you warm while relaxing with a good book or lounging in a chair
Recreates the look of real fur without harming any animals
Fur is densely woven to 700 grams per square meter of 85% acrylic/15% polyester
Channeled seam construction
Easy-care, machine-washable convenience
Machine wash cold, gentle cycle; line dry
If anyone is really interested in faux fur accessories, just read the label....if it says it is machine washable, or if it contains actual percentages of acrylic/polyester, dead give away it is indeed faux fur.....