Storing Wool

[Roger Norris]

Tsalt just sent me a PM,asking an excellent question about storing wool.I thought it was worth posting up for all.  He asked if the snap lid totes he uses for his other hunting clothes would be ok for storing his Asbell wool. . Here was my answer:

"Thats exactly how I do it. Moisture and sunlight are any fabrics enemy. Wool has the added enemy of moths. I use the snap lid totes, and store them in a neutral kinda area like my basement workshop. I take a box of baking soda and sprinkle a bit between the layers, and then leave the box on top. If you get too much baking soda on your wool, it will kinda work it's way in and you will have a white spot. It doesn't hurt anything, and will wear out eventually. Just don't over do it."

I should have also said that I always make sure they are dry before storage, and give them a gentle brushing/picking over....removing any stickers and burs.

[speedwalker]

Rubbermaid totes are all I use.

[ronp]

Good info, Roger.  Thanks!

[D. Key]

I also place each wool piece into a plastic Zipper bag to prevent any moths from "accidentally" eating away at your fabric.  I use the clear plastic bags from bed sheets and comforters.

[SELFBOW19953]

What about cedar for bugs?

[bluemoonrising]

I put my wool coats/vests in cotton pillow cases and then store them in a big cedar lined trunk. Peace!

[JEFF B]

hey Bro just hang it up that will work LOL!!!

[two4hooking]

I got a big bag of red cedar chips from the pet store...filled a couple old cotton socks with it and store them in the totes too.

[limbolt]

I did use a couple of tote's with mesh bags of cedar shavings,now I use a large cedar chest,works great.

[hawkeye n pa]

I store mine in a wood hunting closet on hangers and use ENOZ moth cakes.  "Protects clothing and no clinging odor"  I've had no problems with moths and my wool.  And have shot  deer in close range the same day I've worn the garment.

[darin putman]

Cedar chest in shop works for me.

[njloco]

cerder chest, with a box of moth balls open, but not poured or sprinke on.

[long time archer]

cedar shests (3) purchased at auctions over the years---cheap! Works well--some wool is nearly 25 years old and still in great shape.

[Shakes.602]

Good Info Everyone!!  

[BUCKY]

Plastic bag in a plastic box

[njloco]

I  have  heard,  that  plastic  should  be  able  too  breath  somehow  if  wool  is  stored  in  it,?  don't  know  if  this  is  true  or  not.

[Hopewell Tom]

Mine is clean, dry and hanging in my "hunting" closet. No problems, but I like the cedar chest idea.

[longrifle]

Never any moth balls, I put mine in those big vacuum bags.

[maineac]

Plastic tote with Balsam Fir boughs in bottom.  Never had a problem with moths, and when they come out in fall they have a great cover scent for my area.

[Stone Knife]

I use plastic totes also, I don't use mothballs cause they make the wool stink bad when it gets damp or wet.