faux fur vs artificial fur

Both 'faux fur' and 'artificial fur' are correct phrases used to describe synthetic fur that mimics the appearance and texture of real fur. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning.

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faux fur

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to synthetic fur that imitates the appearance of real fur.

It is used to describe fur-like material that is made from synthetic fibers to resemble real animal fur.

Examples:

She wore a stylish coat made of faux fur.
The throw pillow was covered in soft faux fur.
The fashion industry is moving towards using more faux fur.
The faux fur trim on the hood added a luxurious touch to the jacket.
The faux fur lining kept her warm in the cold weather.

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like silk, faux fur and velvet.
Is that like when "they" say that faux fur vests are in this season?
A labelling requirement would not be suitable to achieve the same result since it would disproportionately burden the garment trade in general, including even traders who specialise in faux fur and would also be disproportionately costly.
A labelling requirement would be routinely contravened, ignored or manipulated by unscrupulous traders to subvert any such requirement and in any case, would impose a disproportionate cost upon the entire garment industry, including those who only ever use faux fur.
Member States would also have to bear the cost of testing items they believed to be fraudulently labelled as being made from faux fur or other kinds of fur, when in fact they were made from cat or dog fur.
And of course it will all be faux fur.
It's a faux fur, Sam.
They're all faux fur and all the best brands.
Such furs, dyed to appear like faux fur, have been found for sale on garments in shops and stores within the EU.
First, I took your precious Karen while you were in the shower, and I planted the faux fur.
In some third countries it is cheaper to use cat and dog fur than to produce synthetic or faux fur.
Such furs, dyed to appear like faux fur, have been found for sale on garments in shops and stores within the EU.
I mean, I nearly walked out of that place with a little faux fur shrug for her and a T-shirt for me that said, "don't pet my pussy."
A labelling requirement would not be suitable to achieve the same result since it would disproportionately burden the garment trade in general, including traders who specialise in faux fur, and would also be disproportionately costly.
According to the Humane Society of the United States, many fur or fur-trimmed jackets sold in the United States as having "faux fur" - or not labelled at all - are actually made, at least in part, from dog fur.

Alternatives:

imitation fur
synthetic fur
fake fur
vegan fur
man-made fur

artificial fur

This phrase is also correct and can be used interchangeably with 'faux fur' to describe synthetic fur that resembles real fur.

It is used to describe fur-like material that is not derived from animals but is manufactured to look like real fur.