bearisgray

I've heard/read that one should not store fabric in plastic

How about plastic totes? I had my husband drill air holes near the top of some of mine - was that a good idea or not?

How about plastic bags? I just read about storing cut pieces in baggies - which would not be an issue if they get sewn in the near future - but what if they are left in them for many years?

Oklahoma Suzie

I have had fabric in totes for years, and it seems fine.

bearisgray

I have, too. I do give fabric a "yank" test to see if it seems more fragile in any one spot.

I do try to rotate the contents now and then.

(Translation - I root about looking for something and dump the fabric back in the container)

SuziC

I store my fabric anywhere i can and in anything that works. I have never had a problem. I have fabric that is years old and is still in fine condition.

Julie in NM

I store fab in plactic containers, too. Every 6 months I go it and play around with them to let them get some fresh air. My way to get inspired and see what's hiding in there, Just don't have direct sun it them.

sewcrafty

90% of my fabric has been stored in large plastic bins for years. No problem, in fact, because I store my fabric in the basement it doesn't get musty!!

bearisgray

How about ordinary cardboard boxes?

Moonpi

Cardboard boxes are acidic and can cause damage, too. I use plastic, and have never run into any problems. I guess the true test will not be for a hundred years to see which holds up better, but for shorter term, totes work and are affordable.

BellaBoo

Fabric warehouses and storage have fabric on cardboard bolts and wrapped in plastic and it's kept that way for a long time. I have mine wrapped on fabric boards I cut myself from Wilton Cake boards on bookshelves. I'm not the least bit worried it will ruin before I use it. If it does get discolored then it will be a new color for me to use.

Ditter43

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