Should you store wool suits in nylon garment bags?

[zegogglestheydonothing]

Does nylon "breathe" like cotton? Is it safe to store wool long term in nylon?

 

[jasonsun]

Originally Posted by zegogglestheydonothing

Does nylon "breathe" like cotton? Is it safe to store wool long term in nylon?

My guess is no, but certainly would like to know for sure.

 

[zegogglestheydonothing]

The funny thing is that cotton garment bags are called breathable...

and nylon clothing is sometimes called breathable...

But I've never actually seen nylon garment bags recommended for storage.


ANYONE ELSE HAVE INSIGHT?

 

[Gus]

I buy suit length all cotton garment bags at The Container Store. They come in natural cotton and I like the way that looks in my closets as well as the fact that it breathes.

 

[dba]

I dunno, I am thiking there are more things that could go wrong than could go right, so may as well use the money for soemthing else.

 

[zegogglestheydonothing]

Originally Posted by dba

I dunno, I am thiking there are more things that could go wrong than could go right, so may as well use the money for soemthing else.

Things could go wrong? Like my clothes will spontaneously combust or something? I'm looking for insight here, not conjecture...

 

[a tailor]

cut a small hole at the closed end of an old pillowcase and it will fit over most clothes hangers. i make my covers from old sheets and pillow cases. they breathe and turn away dust thats ideal. "recycling is good"

 

[billiebob]

The 'thinner than paper' plastic bags you get from the cleaners make ideal suit storage bags. Don't tie a knot at the bottom and they hardly impede gas exchange at all, while protecting the garment from dust. They aren't as breathable as cotton suit bags but are 10x more breathable than typical plastic "garment" bags.

 

[zegogglestheydonothing]

Thanks for the ideas everyone! I still don't think I have the answer to whether or not nylon breathes -- I'm really wondering at this point...

 

[mt_spiffy]

I too store most of my suits in cleaners' plastic. The cleaners, among others, have told me not to do it, but I dont sweat much and I let my suits air out before putting them back in the closet.

 

[Drinkwaters]

http://living.health.com/2008/04/22/your-closet/

 

[billiebob]

Originally Posted by mt_spiffy

I too store most of my suits in cleaners' plastic. The cleaners, among others, have told me not to do it, but I dont sweat much and I let my suits air out before putting them back in the closet.

Drying a suit after wearing is important if you are going to use plastic. Brushing, steaming, and airing for 3 days is sufficient. Considering I don't dry clean my suits or use mothballs, I'm also not worried about retaining chemicals in the cloth. If I wore suits every day at work I wouldn't bother with the plastic at all, but I wear one maybe once a month and I don't want them to get dusty.

 

[bmulford]

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

I buy suit length all cotton garment bags at The Container Store. They come in natural cotton and I like the way that looks in my closets as well as the fact that it breathes.

I do the same thing, or get the ones that have a cotton canvas backing with a clear plastic front zipper section. Great for travel, taking garments to the tailor, or storing seasonal items.

 

[518aata]

I use nylon suit bags to store my out of season suits and sport coats, as well as my formal wear. I store those bags in a portable wardrobe in my attic, and hang a container of moth balls in the wardrobe. I'm not sure if this is the ideal storage method, but iI've been using this method for years and have never had a problem with it.