Tsontos Furs


Fur Services

Fur Repair

Your go-to for your Fur coat repair in Nassau County

We know how it feels when your favorite mink coat, fur jacket or fur accessory has become damaged. But don’t panic, we are here to help you.

These are the most frequent type of damages we help our customers with.
  • Repair tears in the fur skin
  • Sew garment rips
  • Repair tears in lining
  • Fix loose seams
  • Repair dried out fur skin

Cost of fur repair

The cost to repair your fur coat, fur jacket, fur vest or another accessory depends on what has to be done. We pride ourselves for our transparency and communication when it comes down to the cost to repair your fur garment. Once we examined your garment, we can give you a good idea what the costs are to repair your fur.
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Fur Rentals

Fur for your wedding

Wearing a fur on your big day can really be the finishing touch to your look.  We have a variety of pieces that can be paired with your wedding dress to give an extra touch of luxury to your photos.  Contact us to set up an appointment to browse our selection and select the piece that will make all your guests say WOW!

Fur for a special occasion

Special occasions are also a time that people want to enhance their final look with something chic and stylish.  Whether it is a holiday party, anniversary celebration, baptism, or any other major milestone – we have a selection of items that can make you stand out and feel confident and beautiful. Since 1947, Tsontos Furs is known for it’s reliable rental services of quality furs. We invite you to give us a call or give us a visit in our conveniently located store on Long Island.
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Fur Appraisal

Whether you want to add your fur coat to your insurance policy or if you want to know the value for resell purposes, we take the appraisal of your fur coat seriously.

We provide you with an appraisal you can rely on using our professional step-by-step assessment and appraisal creation process.  Information listed on the appraisal is as follows:

  • Replacement value in current market
  • Type of fur
  • Description of style
  • Length of garment and sweep

Fur Coat Insurance

Did you know that you can actually insure your fur coat? The best way to do this is to take it to a professional furrier for a written appraisal and then give the appraisal to your insurance company so the fur can be listed on a separate rider of your homeowners’ insurance policy.

A fur coat insurance is an inexpensive way to get some peace of mind in case your fur garment gets damaged, lost or stolen.

We always recommend to discuss the conditions of coverage with your insurance company.

Fur Coat Resale Value

Did you know that you can actually insure your fur coat? The best way to do this is to take it to a professional furrier for a written appraisal and then give the appraisal to your insurance company so the fur can be listed on a separate rider of your homeowners’ insurance policy.

A fur coat insurance is an inexpensive way to get some peace of mind in case your fur garment gets damaged, lost or stolen.

We always recommend to discuss the conditions of coverage with your insurance company.

Fur Coat Resell Value

When you decide to sell your fur coat, mink coat, mink jacket or another type of garment, you want to have a better understanding of it’s resell value.

Our experts are here to give you a good idea on the latest market value of your fur.

In Store Fur Cleaning

Tsontos Furs is Long Island’s preferred fur cleaner since 1947!

Cleaning & glazing are proven methods to maintaining the longevity of your fur coat investment.  They are also important to remove the damages that may have occurred while you wore your garment all winter long. 

We pride ourselves on having a fully integrated on-premise cleaning process so your coat never has to leave the building.   

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How We Assess Your Fur

When you bring in your fur garments to our store in Mineola, our experts follow the 6 steps examination process.

  1. Examine the condition of the fur.
  2. Check for rips, tears or worn areas that need repair.
  3. Examine the lining for loose seams, labels or tears that need repair.
  4. Thoroughly check hooks and eyes, buttons and loops.
  5. Determine whether the garment requires a cleaning.
  6. At your request we can discuss remodeling possibilities.

Cleaning Facts

Why you should clean your fur

You do not only clean a fur coat because it gets dirty. Because fur is a natural material it is of great importance to have it cleaned and conditioned once a year. Whether you own a garment made out of mink, beaver, fox, rabbit, sable or something else, we know how to deal with it!

Conditioning of leather

Conditioning of the leather is essential to keeping the natural oils in the pelts from drying out. During our conditioning and glazing process we remove pollutants, dust and chemicals that are trapped in the fur and its pores.

By conditioning the fur we remove the particulates from the skin and replenish the natural oils in the skin.

Glazing

Glazing is the process of bringing out the natural luster and sheen of a fur and is normally performed after the cleaning process. This involves a steaming/ironing procedure that’s unique to the type of fur being treated.

Damage prevention

Your fur coat, fur vest or anything else that goes around your body has points of tension. If the leather of the pelts becomes dry, the probability of rips and tears increases.  To avoid future damages it is important to regularly clean your garment as a form of maintenance for the skins.

Removing dirt, stains and odors

You love your fur, but accidents happen to the best of us. Whether you spilled fluids on your fur coat or it got wet by the rain, it will need care by an expert.

Fur Alterations & Restyling

Are you concerned that the style of fur coat might not be in style anymore?  Did you inherit a coat from a loved one but it is not quite your taste?  Or are you just looking to revamp your garment because you don’t want to purchase a new one?

Don’t worry, restyling your coat is one of our specialties. Our team is happy to discuss possibilities to restyle your fur coat, vest or  jacket. We strive to transform your coat into something you will want to wear all winter long!


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Fur Alterations

Anything you can imagine, we can make happen. These are some of the fur alterations we often hear our clients request:

  • Shorten your full length coat into a shorter jacket or vest.
  • Shorten sleeves.
  • Shear down your mink coat.
  • Soften shoulders for a more modern look.
  • Resize your fur garment for a better fit.
  • Make a scarf, headband or earmuffs out of leftover fur material.
  • Turn your garment into home accessories like pillows or blankets.

The prices of fur alterations and restyling vary per request. We understand that your fur holds (sentimental) value. Never throw away your fur!  Our customers appreciate our great communication and transparency in what they can expect.

Feel free to schedule an appointment so that our fur specialists can review the condition of your garment and discuss the vision you have in mind.  We will give you a quote on the spot so that you know the cost before we begin to transform your fur into the garment of your dreams.

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About the Owner

Bill Greene has been a staple in the Mineola Community for over 40 years.  As owner of Tsontos Furs and a member of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, Bill strives to service the community through not only his store but multiple charity events all year long.  

He prides himself on his customer service, always going the extra mile for any one of his customers.  He has created a family with his staff at Tsontos, and his customers are included in that.  Come down to Tsontos today to speak with Bill about your fur related needs.  

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