All I can say is that if you use plastic tubs, buy the ones that have a locking lid on them with a handle, not just a snap on lid. I had to take everything out of my sewing room several years ago and put into storage, so I went to WalMart and bought maybe 10 of the cheaper, BIG, plastic storage totes. BIG MISTAKE. I loaded a very big one with fabric and my DH picked it up to move it and the lid came off first thing. Very heavy also. So, I had to take them all back and trade them in for a smaller size with locking handle lids on them - much better idea. I had colored totes the first time and the second batch were clear and my fabric is still in them and I can see what is in them without opening them or even taking them off the shelf that they are on. The fabric seems to be doing fine in them. HTH