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Fabric Storage Tips


  • The storage area should be clean, cool, dry, and dark. If possible free it from drastic changes in temperature and humidity.

  • Fabric should be stored as clean as possible because dust particles cut fibers through friction and abrasion.

  • Fabrics that cannot be cleaned should be vacuumed. However, samplers, painted and embroidered pictures, and beaded work should not be vacuumed.

  • Try to store flat. If folding is necessary, avoid sharp folds by padding at the points of the folds.

  • Cottons and linens should not have any direct contact with wood, blue tissue, regular tissue, or other wrapping paper.

  • Fragile fabrics should be rolled over cloth-covered cardboard tubes.

  • Should not be exposed to the light.
  • Fabrics should be removed from storage periodically and it should be aired.

  • Avoid folding tapestries and rugs. If necessary, it should be in the direction that is natural for it, usually parallel to the weft.

  • Costume items should be stored flat and should not be crushed by heavier textiles stored on top of them.

  • If hangers are used, it should be well padded.



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