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Store seasonal clothes: clean, dry and protect from light

Follow garment labels, dry fully, store in a clean cool place and inspect periodically.

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For people storing coats, knitwear, cotton garments or keepsake textiles between seasons. Have garment care labels, clean cotton covering or a suitable box and a dry storage area. Existing storage may cost nothing extra; archival supplies vary. Smithsonian conservation advice is especially relevant for valuable or fragile textiles; ordinary garments must still follow their own care labels.

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Read each garment's washing, dry-cleaning and drying label, and clean it appropriately or use professional care if required.
Dry clothes fully and inspect for stains, odor or pests before storing. Do not seal problematic items away for months.
Choose a clean storage spot away from moisture, direct light and large temperature swings; avoid damp basements or unstable attics.
Fold or hang according to fabric and shape, avoiding pressure on sharp folds in delicate pieces. Protect valuable historic textiles with clean cotton or suitable conservation tissue.
Do not overpack containers or seal damp items. For antique or fragile textiles, conservation guidance cautions against long-term airtight plastic storage.
Check stored items periodically for moisture, insects, odor or color changes and adjust storage conditions as needed.

Smithsonian InstitutionHow do I store antique textiles at home? ↗Conservation guidance recommends clean, cool, dry and dark areas, clean textiles, non-sharp folds, cotton covers and periodic inspection. These points are qualified as chiefly for historic/fragile fabrics.Smithsonian Museum Conservation InstituteClimate and Textiles Storage ↗Explains fabric sensitivity to humidity and climate; do not treat museum climate numbers as required home targets.Wikimedia CommonsFile:Jeans and brown shirt folded.jpg ↗Ejdowning00 own-work photograph under CC BY-SA 4.0; actual image file displayed.Wikimedia CommonsCommons: Reusing content outside Wikimedia / technical ↗Hotlink allowed if creator/license obligations met.Smithsonian Institution스미스소니언의 오래된 섬유 보관 지침 ↗스미스소니언의 오래된 섬유 보관 지침 Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute습도와 섬유 보존 관리 참고 ↗습도와 섬유 보존 관리 참고

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