: Premium faux fur mimics real animal fur by having a dense "undercoat" of shorter fibers that hides the fabric backing. If a product photo shows a visible mesh grid underneath the hair, it lacks the density required for a luxury look.

Since you can't physically perform a "touch test" through a screen, you must rely on product descriptions and specific technical metrics to determine if a fur is premium or "plastic-y".

: Look for modacrylic blends . While standard acrylic is common, modacrylic fibers are often used in luxury faux furs because they are flame-resistant and have a softer, more realistic hand-feel that springs back into place after being compressed.