My fabric is all stored in kitchen cabinets that were out of style..... that have some kind of laminate or arborite on the shelves. I have heard that the oil from the wood shelving would damage your fabrics over time, but have never experienced this myself. I do not make quilts intended for historical research 100 years from now, so I don't really pay that much attention to all the dos and don'ts that are posted. I have put a thin coat of varethin (sp?) on an oak board & displayed Steiff bears on it..... hopefully this is safe enough..... if you're really concerned about this issue you might want to inquire at some of the historical sites ?? It is interesting to hear & see what researchers come up with... but sometimes it's not realistic in our own lives. JMHO