Fur coats, whether new or pre-owned, can be a relatively expensive investment. Unlike ordinary garments, they don’t cope very well when stored in ordinary household closets. To protect your investment, it’s always best to surrender your fur coat to a fur storage professional who can store it in a cold, dark, low-humidity fur vault.
In lieu of a proper fur vault, you can opt to store your fur at home, as long as you follow the following guidelines:
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Hang your fur coat on a sturdy, broad, padded hanger so that the shoulders retain their shape. Make sure that the hanger’s neck is long enough to keep the fur away from the hanging rod.
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Never store fur in a cedar closet or chest. The oils from the wood can harm the fur.
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Keep the fur in the coolest (preferably coldest) chest you have at home.
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Keep the fur out of the damp and do not store it in a plastic garment bag. Furs need good air circulation to keep from drying out.
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Always keep the fur in the dark. Light can damage the fur, causing it to become discolored or, especially if some heat is involved, cause the fur to shed.
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