"Also beware of folds and creases - acid free tissue can be crunched up into tube or sausage shapes and inserted into sleeves etc." Diana in Northants I collect sari's and have had many a story told to me about a woman opening up their all silk and real gold saris, with the silk cracked at the folds. I store mine in Rubbermaid though, so have not had that problem. (Knock on plastic) LOL They say it is best to cover a roll with acid free (whatever your choice), making sure several layers cover the paper (or pvc) tube, then rolling it. I used to teach how to pack 50 outfits in a brief case, and one of the tricks is rolling as you also avoid wrinkles, but I digress. This conversation of storage has come up on so many needlework lists over the last decade or so, and paper of many forms is very damaging (standard cardboard boxes are amongst the worst, besides the corrugation can host "critters" even if from a box manufacturer, much less the acids they emit, etc. There always seems to be two schools. One is seal the moisture out, and the other is sealing off seals the moisture in. I have never had that problem, but do not live on a coast line, but have lived in dry and humid climates. I think that is the deciding factor for most. Also living in newer construction most of my life has made critters a non-issue, and thankfully they aren't as drawn to cotton or linen as much as wool or silk, which helps lace's life. They say cedar chests help scare off pests, but the oils aren't best for linens and wearables either. Lavendar is a favorite scent too. Best,Susan Reishus
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