A Warm And Fuzzy Tale

First, there was fur. Then there were fur coats. Then there were fake fur coats, which saved a lot of animals. Also paint, which became popular as something to throw on real fur coats.

Fake fur – or faux fur, as it is often called, because it's French and automatically sophisticated — almost always turns out to be made from polyester and acrylic. In other words, plastics. Who knew?

And now, there is a new kid on the block. It is fur-like and plant-based. That's right — like fur, it grows. Unlike fur, it doesn't grow on animals.

Plants such as hemp, nettle or flax are used to create something that does not look like it grew in a field. Just put in a little rayon or silk, add water and stir. Bake one hour at 350° and you have a fur coat.

Okay, maybe not, but those really are the ingredients. If this sounds like a delayed April Fool’s, check it out here. Prepare to be amazed.

No animals were harmed in the writing of this post.

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