I have kept my fabric folded on shelves for years, then I discovered this board with the other ideas for storing my fabric, I think for me using boards is much better, it is easier for me to see what I have, and what I need, I have purchased two different types of boards, some foam core from the dollar store and some coroplast boards from a local sign maker, I cut them into appropriate sizes according to how much fabric I will be putting on them, Personally, I feel that I am getting more fabric in the space I have