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Store winter coats in 6 steps: protect the shoulders

Check care labels, coat condition, hanger support, ventilation and dust protection.

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An ill-fitting hanger may stress a coat's shoulders. These household tips adapt Canadian Conservation Institute guidance. Valuable or fragile garments need specialist advice.

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1. Read the coat's care label and clean it only in permitted ways. Do not store it while damp or stained.
2. Inspect shoulder seams, lining, buttons, and signs of mold or pests. Isolate suspect clothing until the problem is identified.
3. For sound, structured coats, choose a broad, smooth or padded hanger that supports the shoulder width. Avoid thin wire hangers.
4. Consider flat, folded storage instead of prolonged hanging for knits, heavy embellishments and weakened shoulder seams.
5. Leave space between garments and keep the wardrobe dry. Use breathable fabric protection against dust, not sealed plastic around damp clothes.
6. Recheck shoulder shape, moisture, odors and pest signs during storage. Remove affected items until the underlying issue is resolved.

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Your try-it-at-home checklist

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