Hairdryer to Fluff a Fur Coat?

[CoyoteFox]

Hello All,

I have a few coats that could use some "fluffing up", and I have seen that you can use a hairdryer set on low or cold setting...

Has anyone had success with this? Any errors or tips on what to avoid?

Here's an A.I. answer on it:

Fluffing Up Your Fur Coat with a Hair Dryer

Choosing the Right Tool

Using a hair dryer is an effective way to fluff up your fur coat after shipping. It helps restore the coat's appearance by removing creases and pressure marks.

Recommended Settings

• Temperature: Set the hair dryer to medium heat. High heat can damage the fur.
• Blow Setting: Use the high blow setting for best results.

Fluffing Technique

1. Distance: Hold the hair dryer at a safe distance from the fur to avoid burning it.
2. Motion: Use an up-and-down motion while fluffing. This technique adds fullness to the fur.

Important Tips

• Dry Fur Only: Never use a hair dryer on damp fur. If your coat gets wet, let it air dry naturally before fluffing.
• Brushing: After using the hair dryer, gently brush the fur in the direction of hair growth, then lightly brush against it to add volume.

By following these steps, you can effectively fluff up your fur coat and keep it looking beautiful.

[Chrisfurlover]

I’ve used a hair dryer to fluff up certain accessories when we first received them. It also helps to get all the other hairs that may have been packed along with it during shipping out of the fur so there won’t be much shedding down the line. Just be absolutely sure there is no heat and don’t hold the hair dryer too close to the fur. We have a little Dyson hair dryer and it comes with what looks like a duck bill attachment. That thing works miracles

[Tom1698431614]

It‘s far easier and more effective to take advantage of an autumn storm. 

[CoyoteFox]

59 minutes ago, Tom1698431614 said:

It‘s far easier and more effective to take advantage of an autumn storm. 

Interesting... Please explain how that works.

[CoyoteFox]

Need to get this coat fluffed up and rocking again...

While I appreciate that they're not exactly the same, this Moonlighting coyote was the goal in mind... Hoping I can add the soft glow with some additional fluffiness... 🥰:

[FoxFurStory_35]

Great tips CoyoteFox!  At first I was thinking “No hairdryer on a fur!”  But the low temperature setting makes sense.  Adding fullness and fluffiness to a fur would enhance their already incredible appeal.  Soon you and your lady will be rocking your furs!  
 

Cheers mate 🍻

[Tom1698431614]

23 hours ago, CoyoteFox said:

Interesting... Please explain how that works.

you take a hanger. put your coat on it. As soon as the wind blows, of course, no rain is permitted, then hang it outside. Even better, a snow storm. Your fur will be fluffy and fresh again. 

[Charfur]

I am not an expert on this matter, but there is a big difference between fluffing up after transport and fluffing up a coat that has be used.

When the coat has been used there will be a lot of dirt between the hairs, you cannot get rid of that just by using a hair dryer. The dirt will stick the hairs together, you need to use some sort of cleaning solvent, like very fine saw dust combined with some proper cleaning solvent (odorless cleaning vinegar or eucalan). Usually at the furrier this is done by a tumbler where saw dust mixture is added and the tumbler runs for 45-60 minutes (or just rub it by hand). After the saw dust has collected all of the dirt compressed air is used to remove the saw dust, in your case cold air from the hair dryer. I do not think using only cold air from the hair dryer will give zero result, I think the result will be limited. Next you need to comb the fur, a brush for sheep skin will work. It is quite some work to do this by yourself but buying saw dust, eucalan and a comb is a lot cheaper then cleaning by the furrier.

Since you are busy anyway, you can also use the saw dust mixture to clean the lining, this is done by hand and is just a matter of rubbing. Preferably do this first

Next is glazing the fur to make the hair shine again, I have no clue how to do this myself yet. The machines to do this are very expensive.

Last step is ironing the fur, this can be done with a normal iron filled with water. Do not let the iron make any contact with the fur. You are just using the iron to make the steam.

But if just fluffing is the goal, here is your grocery list :

• Eucalan
• sheep skin brush
• air dryer with cold air option
• fine saw dust (large saw dust will not reach the places between the hairs)

Alternative is to purchase the fur cleaning kit from lanasfur.com together with a hair dryer

Hope this helps

 

[minkme]

Cleaning is important. 

If you have a leaf blower, use it on your fur, it will do a better job and is faster than a hair dryer. More air movement too. May help get rid of some dust too.