I store my fabric in a closet on wooden shelves, with acid-free tissue paper between the shelves and the fabric if I care a lot about the fabric. If it's Joann's stuff that I care less about, it's just on the wooden shelves. I try not to use plastic at all unless I have to. I also try not to have so much stuff that some of it needs to be stored elsewhere. I have a healthy fabric stash, but in general, if it's in storage, I'm not enjoying it, and I have to ask myself, do I really need so much stuff, anyway? If my home starts to overflow, a trip to the local charity drop-off station is in order.
Originally Posted by Glenda Kay
Originally Posted by Mattee
The solid plastics can also offgas, or release VOC's, which are chemicals that can alter the coloration of some fabrics, depending on the dyes used. Is it a common problem? Probably not. I, however, have had it happen with some hand-dyed fabrics. If it's a fabric you really care for, I suggest not using plastic.
What's the alternative? How do you store your fabric?