Wool coat

Woolen coat never goes out of style. Such stylish outerwear is an invariable attribute of the autumn-winter season for both men and women. It will warm you in any weather, provide comfort and elegance. Wool is a natural material, very warm and pleasant to the touch, but it has one drawback - capriciousness. Observance of simple rules on leaving, storage of a woolen coat will help to keep its appearance for a long time.

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Features of wool coat

High-quality wool differs in structure density and absence of relief. In the manufacture of clothes, the following wool is used:

• Sheep.
• Goat.
• Camel.
• Rabbit.

Woolen coats can be made in different techniques. For example, from boiled wool or felted.

Boiled wool coat

Boiled material is very dense, and in its structure resembles felt. A coat made of such material can be used perfectly even in rainy weather. And not to spoil your hair, mood and health, wear a woolen coat with a hood.

Coat from felted wool

For felted wool characterized by a relief structure and softness, which provides ample opportunities for design and allows you to create exclusive elegant clothes. Often a coat made of such material is made exclusively by hand.

Important! In the process of making coats, only natural materials for processing are used, so these clothes do not irritate the skin and are suitable even for allergy sufferers of .

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Types of woolen fabric

Depending on which particular combination of fibers was used, fabrics for woolen coats can be:

• Cashmere is a natural fabric based on the undercoat of Kashmiri goats. This is the most expensive material, but its wear resistance is low.
• Velor is a soft, pleasant to the touch material, moderate in price, but quickly deformed and abraded.
• Tweed - this material is a textured wool with a peculiar ornament for herringbone. Clothing made from such a fabric does not burn out, is durable, so it is an excellent everyday option.
• Rattling - woolen fabric, very warm, but tough, inexpensive for the price.
• Boucle is a fabric of intricate texture with numerous knots. The material is less pleasant to the touch than other wool analogs. Lack of tissue - the probability of inhaling is high.

Important! The top woolen garment is much heavier than a down jacket, but is easier than a fur coat or a cashmere trench coat. Unlike a gentle cashmere analogue, a coat made of wool should be considered as a daily option. More expensive and warmer options are a combination of wool with alpaca or angora. They can be worn in the harsh winter, since such a dense material reliably retains heat.

How to distinguish quality material?

High-quality wool from low-grade differs not only the density of the structure, but also the absence of relief. So that after the first cleaning, the coat of wool is not sown and not lost, in the production of clothing material, artificial fibers are used: acrylic, polyamide and others. Such additives do not allow small spools to form on the fabric, which spoil the exclusive appearance.

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Choose a woolen coat

Outerwear of wool can be of a different style: from classical to sporty. When choosing a coat from wool to consider the necessary climatic conditions in which you live and how long you will be in a coat in the open air. Not the last factor is the price of clothes.

Important! Thanks to the content of lanolin, the woolen coat is water resistant, but if you get very wet, then you will smell like a "wet sheep".In addition, to dry you have to spend a very long time.

Woolen coat is universal. It can be worn in summer and in winter. It will add to your refinement and emphasize the sense of style. The styles can be varied:

1. A short fitted coat is an echo of the 50's. Such a product is decorated with a wide belt and buttons.
2. Straight clothes with long sleeves and a concealed zipper or button closure on the front. This is the classic and most popular model.
3. Extended options for the shin or feet.
4. Caps( coats with slots instead of sleeves).Such models do not have a clearly defined silhouette.
5. Poncho, coats of different length.

Accessories for coat

Collars on different models also differ in variety: stand, fur trim or without collar at all. Additional elements that impart femininity are tucks, cuts at the back or sides, and folds. Pockets on models - hidden or invoices.

Tinting

The color scheme differs in variety. More often you can find muffled variants of black and gray colors, although among the masterpieces of various designers there is an abundance of models in bright colors - red, orange, blue. And, of course, always very urgent is very difficult to care, but so elegant white woolen coat. Velor and cashmere are presented in warmer colors: peach, mustard, beige, caramel colors.

Tips for choosing a style:

1. If you want to emphasize the business style, then the best option is a short or long wool coat of straight cut. This choice will give you a more professional look.
2. For a more feminine image, a fitted wool coat is suitable. The product of medium-length wool is perfectly combined with both skirts and pants.
3. A long wool coat can be worn with any clothing, even light. For example, it is very convenient if you most of the time will be in a well-heated room.
4. For winter wear, choose a woolen coat with a hood that will perfectly protect you from rain, wind and snow. Many designers decorate the hood with fur trim, which adds intrigue and coziness to the image.
5. Young lovers of the classics will be interested in models with fur on cuffs, along the fastener line, and also on the hem of the overcoat.
6. For extravagant ladies, designers offer a woolen coat with fur, performing not only a decorative function. For example, it can be models with fur sleeves or a three-dimensional collar-scarf.
7. The military style of clothing is actual in recent times. Models of military-style coats are often decorated with large gold buttons and military paraphernalia.
8. Romantic natures and lovers of fur will have to taste the product with pompoms on long strings, with a complex double collar.

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Coat care

A woolen product is bought not for one season, so it requires proper care to maintain an ideal appearance. When wearing and storing things from wool, follow these rules:

1. Hang clothes on a suitable size hanger so that the shoulders are not deformed.
2. Use special cases to store clothes made of wool.
3. If necessary, iron the coat only through gauze, steam.
4. If you are exposed to rain, dry the product on a hanger away from heat sources.

Important! Do not use a radiator, open sources of fire, or direct sunlight for drying.

1. The surface of the wool fabric is electrified during the wear process, which means it attracts dust and various debris, so you should buy a brush with a soft pile for cleaning.
2. Use special antistatics for wool: spray the product on the coat before going out - the fabric will stop attracting dust, small debris, hairs to it.
3. Do not self-wash the product, but use the service of professionals from dry cleaning. They will be able to restore color to you, save the product from scuffs on pockets, cuffs, elbows and extend the life of your favorite product. If you decide nevertheless to clean your woolen outerwear at home, on our website you will find articles with useful tips to perform this work qualitatively and safely for the product.

A woolen coat always gives any girl femininity, elegance and grace. The beauty of it consists in a huge number of different models, which you can choose, based on the characteristics of your figure and preferences. Properly take care of your favorite clothes, and it will be your indispensable companion in the period of spring, autumn and winter.