Keep your favorite cozy clothing in good condition for years to come.
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Almost everyone has a favorite sweater.
Either way, you’ll want it to last as long as possible.
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Folding prevents stretching and closed storage protects the sweater fibers from accumulating dust.
The sweaters can then be stored in a dresser drawer or lidded container.
It’s also important to fold sweaters correctly to minimize wrinkles.
How you fold depends on the size of the storage space.
Sweater Folding Steps
Method 1:This produces a wider, thinner folded sweater.
Method 2:This produces a thicker, more narrow folded sweater.
In this case, sweaters can be hungbut you must do it the right way to prevent stretching.
Off-Season Sweater Storage
If you are storing sweaters off-season, they should be freshly cleaned and dried.
Moisture can lead to mildew formation and attract insects.
The bag can trap moisture and gases from the cleaning fluids which can cause discoloration.
Sweaters can be stored in covered plastic bins in a cool, dry location.
Add sachets of cedar chips or lavender to deter insects.
Open storage or cotton storage bags are not recommended forwoolandcashmere sweatersbecause insects can chew through cotton.
Consider vacuum-sealed bags for bulky sweaters to save space.
