Plastic-Free Closet Storage Kit
Store clothes so they last, without plastic boxes.
Plastic-Free Closet Storage Kit
A fabric-by-fabric storage chart, a twice-a-year swap checklist, a box and bag guide, and a log so you know where everything went.
- Storage chart for wool, cashmere, silk, cotton, linen, denim and leather
- Twice-a-year swap checklist, autumn and spring
- Box and bag guide: what to use and what to avoid
- Storage log to tape inside the closet door
Most damage to stored clothes comes from four things: dirt, damp, light and pests. Get those right and almost any container works, including the cotton pillowcase and the cardboard box you already have.
This kit is the reference you reach for twice a year. Look up each fabric before it goes away, work through the checklist, and write down which box it went in so spring does not start with a search.
What is inside
- The four rules of storing clothes: clean, dry, breathing, cool and dark
- Fabric-by-fabric storage chart for wool, cashmere, cotton, linen, silk, denim, down, leather, synthetics and shoes
- Seasonal swap checklist for putting clothes away and bringing them out
- Box and bag guide: what to use, what to avoid, and what you probably already own
- Storage log to tape inside the closet door
Who it is for
Anyone who rotates a wardrobe by season, has had a moth hole in a good jumper, or is wondering whether the plastic tubs in the loft are doing their clothes any favours.
How to use it
- Print all five pages on plain paper. The storage log is the one to print again each season.
- Before packing, check each fabric in the chart. Wash, dry completely, then fold or hang as it says.
- Fill in the log, tape it inside the closet door, and set a reminder for the next swap.
FAQ
Questions about this printable
Why not store clothes in plastic boxes?
Sealed plastic traps whatever moisture is in the clothes and the air on the day you close the lid. Over months that turns into musty smells, mildew and yellowing on natural fibres. Cotton bags, canvas bins and cardboard let that moisture out. The kit covers which container suits which fabric.
Does the kit mention cedar?
Yes, briefly, alongside lavender, as one of the things you can tuck in with wool. It is one line in a chart, not the point of the kit. The four rules do far more to protect clothes than any sachet.
Is it only for wardrobes?
No. The same chart works for under-bed boxes, a chest in the hall, a suitcase of winter things, or the top shelf of a cupboard. Wherever clothes sit for a season, the rules are the same.
Guides that go with it
How To Pack Your Clothes For Long Term Storage
Is It Safe To Store Clothes In Plastic Containers?
Preventing Moth Damage in Wool: Storage and Prevention Tips
