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The only TRUE COLD 34°F FUR STORAGE in Michigan!

When winter is over don’t hang your fur in the closet, basement, attic or cedar closet, this can damage your coat. As the weather changes, so does the humidity and temperature. Even “air-conditioning” cannot properly protect your furs at home. Heat and humidity deplete the natural balance of oils in your fur, greatly shortening its lifespan.

Dittrich Furs services ALL fur, leather and outerwear garments, regardless of where they were purchased

No other furrier in the State of Michigan offers such complete services and facilities, especially at such a low price. We take pride in keeping your furs looking good, even if you purchased your garment elsewhere. Dittrich Furs offers the best protection and cleaning service available. All services are performed in-house by Dittrich’s trained and experienced staff… “Dittrich Care” means longer wear.

Dittrich Furs TRUE COLD Storage Features

  • 34°F for maximum preservation
  • Optimal Environmental & Humidity controls
  • UV Light Protection
  • Individual Garment Hanging Space
  • Located On-Site
  • HIGH-SECURITY Bank Vault Architecture
  • Multiple Redundancy Alarm system
  • Vermin & Insect Proof
  • Fire protection
  • FREE Fur Storage Hanger

PROTECT YOU FASHIONS @ DITTRICH FURS

MICHIGAN’S AUTHORIZED FURCARE SPEICALISTSM

MICHIGAN’S BEST SERVICE AND PRICES

MICHIGAN’S ONLY TRUE 34°F COLD STORAGE

Nationwide Easy Pick-up and Delivery Services Available
Please call (313) 873-8300 for rates and scheduling
(Tues. – Sat. 10:00AM – 6:00PM)

Dittrich Furs is CERTIFIED as an Authorized FurCare SpecialistSM by the

Fur Council of America and Furcare.org

Dittrich Furs is Michigan’s Authorized Fur Care SpecialistSM

Cleaning and Storage greatly extends the life of your fur
DITTRICH CARE MEANS LONGER WEAR

Not maintaining your fur exposes it to potential damage and accelerates natural deterioration.
Yearly cleaning prevents dry-rot damage and beautifies your fur garment. TRUE cold storage preserves your fur and keeps it safe. Combined, these two services GREATLY extend its wearable life!

TRUE COLD STORAGE (33°F – 39°F) + Optimal Environment + Security
Fur is a biological material that contains natural oils. It is these oils are what keep your fur garment soft and pliable.

As with all biological materials, fur degrades over time. Although there is nothing you can do to stop this process, you can slow it down. Cold storage preserves fur by slowing the biological degradation process. As a material gets colder, its molecular breakdown slows. Colder temps also slow the evaporation of natural oils from fur, preventing dry-rot. However, if the temperature drops below freezing (32°F) and then thaws, moisture expansion and contraction causes damage (think of freezer burn or how potholes are formed).

Furthermore, temperatures above 39°F are not cold enough to slow the molecular breakdown and therefore provide little to no preservation benefit to fur garment owners. Additionally, clothing moths, which are extremely hazardous to fur, are inactive at temperatures below 40°F. Therefore, the optimal temperature for preservation of furs is as cold as possible, yet still above the point of freezing.

In other words, fur material should be stored at temperatures between 33°F and 39°F. Air-conditioning and “climate controlled” facilities are inadequate for fur preservation.

Other environmental factors to consider when assessing the effectiveness of fur storage are; humidity control (40% to 55%) to aid in oil evaporation prevention and mold growth protection, minimal UV light exposure to prevent oxidation (color fading and dry-rot), vermin resistance, ample garment hanging space to prevent crushing and matting, and security.

We hope that you have found this information informative and helpful, and that it enables you to make an educated decision when it comes to the care of your fur and natural material outerwear. At Dittrich Furs we consider it our solemn responsibility to earn your trust by working in YOUR best interest! We are happy to service all fashion items regardless of where they were purchased and appreciate your loyalty and business!

Dittrich Furs high-security vaults are maintained at 34°F (±1°F).

NOTE:  If it’s NOT less than 40°F then it’s NOT “TRUE” Cold Storage!  True Cold Storage is defined as close as possible to, but not below, the freezing point with humidity control.  40°F to 70°F is considered “air-conditioning” which is not particularly beneficial to prolonging the life of fur and natural fiber materials.  Dittrich Furs high-security vaults are maintained at 34°F (±1°F).

WARNING: Fur garments should never be dry-cleaned.  Fur garments should be cleaned by Authorized Furcare Specialist℠ fur material cleaning methods ONLY. Fur material should never be stored in a refrigerator or freezer. Mothballs and cedar closets are harmful to fur material.