---
type: "fabric"
name: "Faux Fur"
slug: "faux-fur"
fabric_family: "pile_napped"
construction: "pile(cut)"
subtype: "pile(cut)"
typical_fibers:
  - "Polyester"
  - "Acrylic"
  - "Modacrylic"
weight_gsm: "200–600 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/faux-fur"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:09:54.639287+00:00"
---

# Faux Fur

Faux fur is a luxurious pile fabric designed to mimic the look and feel of real animal fur, made primarily from synthetic fibers such as polyester and acrylic.

- **Fabric Family**: Pile Napped
- **Construction**: Pile Cut
- **Subtype**: pile(cut)
- **Typical Fibers**: Polyester, Acrylic, Modacrylic
- **Weight**: 200–600 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 5–15 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Faux Fur

Faux fur is constructed using a cut pile technique, where fibers are tufted into a backing fabric and then cut to create a soft, plush surface. This fabric is known for its warmth, softness, and aesthetic appeal, making it a popular choice for outerwear, accessories, and home decor. The typical fibers used in faux fur include polyester, acrylic, and modacrylic, which provide durability, colorfastness, and ease of care.

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 0%
- **Weft Stretch**: 0%

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Bright
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: plush
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Anti Static Treatment
- Stain Resistant Finish

## Common Applications

- Coats
- Jackets
- Blankets
- Accessories
- Costumes

## Common Uses in Detail

### Outerwear & Jackets

Faux fur's dense, [Plush](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/plush) pile provides exceptional warmth and visual drama, making it a popular choice for coats and jackets. It delivers the opulent aesthetic of real fur without ethical concerns, and its synthetic fibers resist moisture while remaining lightweight and easy to care for.

### Home Throws & Blankets

Soft and inviting, faux fur is widely used for decorative throws and blankets that add warmth and a cozy, luxurious texture to living spaces. Its durability and ease of washing make it well suited to everyday home use without sacrificing comfort or style.

### Costumes & Accessories

Its ability to convincingly imitate a wide range of animal pelts makes faux fur ideal for theatrical costumes, cosplay, and fashion accessories like hats and handbags. The fabric is easy to cut and style, offering designers bold textural impact at an accessible price point.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat or air dry. Iron on low if necessary.

- Machine Wash Cold
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low
- Iron Low

## Additional Information

Faux fur is often used as a more ethical alternative to real fur, providing similar aesthetics without the ethical concerns associated with animal products.

- **Regional Names**: faux fur, synthetic fur, plush fabric
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: Pilling (ASTM D3511), Colorfastness to light (AATCC 16), Colorfastness to washing (AATCC 61)

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester.md)

## Similar Fabrics

- [Cuddle Fleece](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cuddle-fleece.md) — Pile Napped
- [Flannelette](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/flannelette.md) — Pile Napped
- [Microfleece](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/microfleece.md) — Pile Napped
- [Polar Fleece](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/polar-fleece.md) — Pile Napped
- [Baize](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/baize.md) — Pile Napped

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