Artificial flowers have long gotten rid of the label of "plastic feeling" and have become a popular choice for home decoration, wedding arrangements, and holiday gifts. However, the quality of products on the market varies. If you choose the right ones, you can enhance the texture of the space, but if you choose the wrong ones, they may look cheap and abrupt. The following are the details that need to be focused on when buying artificial flowers to help you avoid misunderstandings and find the "eternal flowers" that are really worth buying.
1. Material is the basis: give priority to natural and durable fabrics
The material directly determines the texture and life of artificial flowers, which is the first criterion for purchase.
High cost-effective first choice: Silk (Silk) and polyester fiber (Polyester)
High-quality silk artificial flowers are soft to the touch, the petals have a natural drape, and they show a delicate luster under the refraction of light. They are especially suitable for roses, peonies and other flower shapes that need to show a sense of layering. Polyester fiber is more wear-resistant and easy to clean, suitable for high-frequency use scenarios (such as offices and children's rooms), and has high color saturation and is not easy to fade.
Advanced choice: PU (polyurethane) and silicone
This type of material can simulate the "fleshness" of real petals, and even has fine lines and a moist touch. For example, the highly simulated Austin roses and tulips often use PU materials, and it is difficult to distinguish the real from the fake even at close observation.
Avoid: Inferior plastic flowers
Cheap plastic flowers are often stiff and reflective, with sharp edges of petals. Not only are they not beautiful, but they may also become brittle and crack due to sun aging, and have a very short service life.
Second, the realism is hidden in the details: from shape to "defects", you must be serious
Good artificial flowers win in "fake and real", and details are the key to widening the gap:
Petals and leaves: reject "perfectionism"
Natural flowers do not have completely symmetrical petals, and high-quality artificial flowers will deliberately imitate this "imperfection" - such as the slight curling of the edges of the petals, the natural spots on the leaves, and even the gradual color smudge (such as the transition from the center of the flower to the edge of the petals of the rose). On the contrary, products with uniform colors and stereotyped shapes are easy to look full of plastic.
Flower stems and flower art: pursuing natural support
Flower stems need to have a certain toughness and can be slightly bent and shaped (convenient to match different vases), but they should not be too soft. At the same time, observe the overall floral design: the height and direction of the flower heads of real bouquets are different. If artificial flowers can restore this sense of staggeredness, they will be more vivid. For example, in a bunch of simulated daisies, if the flower heads are staggered and some petals are slightly drooping, it will be more spiritual than neatly arranged.
3. Choose according to demand: scene adaptability is more important than "good-looking"
Different scenes have very different requirements for artificial flowers, and blindly following the trend is easy to step on the pit:
Home decoration: taking into account both style and size
Small-sized living rooms are suitable for small and medium-sized bouquets of 30-50cm in height to avoid being overshadowed; Nordic-style spaces can choose simple monochrome flower patterns (such as white lisianthus and light pink tulips); retro style is suitable for full large bouquets (such as peonies and hydrangeas), which are more textured when paired with old vases.
Wedding/Celebration: Focus on "presence" and preservation
Wedding bouquets need to be light and three-dimensional, and PU material is recommended (not easy to deform); for stage decoration or table flower art, slightly larger sizes can be considered, but it is necessary to confirm whether the material is resistant to falling and transportation (to avoid damage during the celebration). In addition, if you want to keep it as a souvenir, washable and dust-resistant fabrics are preferred.
Outdoor use: must be sun-resistant and weather-resistant
For outdoor scenes such as balconies and courtyards, special artificial flowers marked "UV-resistant" and "waterproof" must be selected. Ordinary materials will fade and crack if exposed to the sun for a long time, while sun-resistant models can last for 1-2 years without fading.
Fourth, environmental protection and cost-effectiveness: Don't sacrifice health for "low price"
Pay attention to environmental protection indicators
Poor-quality artificial flowers may use recycled plastics, which release pungent odors (including harmful substances such as formaldehyde), especially not suitable for children's rooms and bedrooms. You can smell them when purchasing. High-quality products should have no odor, and brands marked "degradable" and "food-grade contact materials" should be preferred.
Cost-effectiveness ≠ low price
Artificial flowers with a unit price of less than 10 yuan often cut corners on details and materials. It is better to spend 30-50 yuan to buy a high-simulation flower - the latter can last for 3-5 years, which is more cost-effective on average. In addition, check whether there are problems such as petal loss and glue overflow. These details directly affect durability.
V. After-sales and returns: keep a "regret medicine"
When shopping for artificial flowers online, give priority to stores that support "7-day unconditional returns and exchanges" because there may be color differences in the pictures and the physical texture needs to be touched in person to judge. After receiving it, check whether the petals are firm, whether the flower stems are crooked, and whether the packaging is intact. If used for important occasions (such as weddings), it is recommended to purchase samples 1-2 weeks in advance and place orders in bulk after confirmation.
Choosing the right artificial flowers can not only save the trouble of care, but also make beauty permanent. Remember: the material determines the texture, the details determine the realism, and the scene determines the adaptability. Avoid cheap traps and invest in an artificial flower that can stand the test of time, allowing it to bloom in your life with the tenderness and vitality that is no less than real flowers.
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