Is your storage space going to be *dry*? Your best bet is probably going to be acid free cardboard boxes, though those get pricy. A good second choice would be to line standard cardboard boxes with acid-free tissue to act as a barrier between the aciding vapors the boxes give off as they age, and your textiles. Plastic can both offgas and trap moisture, which will lead to mildew in the summer. Cardboard allows any trapped moisture to escape.
(Sorry, tired--can give more detail tomorrow, if needed) Emma ________________________________________ From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of maddna...@aol.com [maddna...@aol.com] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 10:05 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Need info on fabric & yarn storage We're in the process of decluttering our house prior to sale, and I need to disassemble my sewing room and put a lot of things in storage.? I have numerous fabrics (primarily natural fibers), including yardage on bolts, and various types of yarn that will be in non-air conditioned?storage in North Carolina during the summer.? I would greatly appreciate advice as to things to do/not do to ensure that there is no damage to the materials.? I am considering various options in regards to plastic vs cardboard storage. Thanks, Nancy _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
