When Was Faux Fur Invented?

Faux fur is often the "fur" of choice for those who do not want to wear actual fur. While it may not be actual fur, it carries many of the same looks and properties of fur as clothing.

What is Faux Fur?

Faux fur is a synthetic material that mimics the look and feel of actual fur. The goal is to create the aura of fur without actually using an animal fur.

Invention

According to Fake and Faux Fur Fabric, faux fur was invented in 1929. Faux fur as we know it really started to come into its own during the 1950s, when polymers were used to create a fake fur.

Significance

Faux fur was also invented to give more variety to the fashion look of fur. Faux fur is easy to dye and manipulate, achieving a wider range of looks.

Initial Use

Initially, faux fur was created simply because of the high demand for fur. Real fur was simply too hard to find and too expensive for there to not be a faux counterpart.

Animal Rights

Those who are against using animal fur for clothing use and wear faux fur. People can support animal rights by not wearing fur while still having the look of the real thing.

References

• Fake and Faux Fur Fabric