I have a piece of fabric that is over 40 years old that I bought because I liked the pink and white print. I have since searched for other fabrics to use with it, and never found one with the same color in it. I have it stored properly, but may have to give up and pass it on, but it is as fresh as the day it was printed. If you can't touch it, don't buy it. Others may not be as picky as we are about storage...