Originally Posted by
kitsykeel
I have stored pieces of starched fabric in airtight containers for a period of time and when I opened it they smelled awful. Had to wash them before I could use them. Won't do that anymore.
This is common in warmer or wet climates. The person who started this thread is in the Netherlands, similar climate to the northern part of the midwest (US). Airtight tubs in a cool, dry place won't usually smell if everything placed in it is completely dry and it's not exposed to extreme temperature changes like an attic.