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Garment / Suit / Jacket hanging bags for moth prevention

Slewfoot

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Hi Gang,

Hope everyone is doing well! Been a while, but had a question and figure might as well ask the experts.

For years I've been using these canvas bags from The Container Store for suits and sportcoats to help prevent moths. They work well enough (you need some moretite for the holes on top), but after a few years always fail where the inner support system collapses with the weight.

Does anyone know of any better options besides these? Bags that hang in closets that will last and aren't cheaply made? Looked online off and on for years and haven't come across any. I suggested it to Kirby Allison that they make one, but they didn't seem interested.

Anyway, just thought I'd check...thanks!

471200CottonHangingBagsGroup_1200.jpg
 

Slewfoot

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Just a quick bump here...guessing no one has seen anything that's fits this bill?

Thanks!
 

comrade

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Hi Gang,

Hope everyone is doing well! Been a while, but had a question and figure might as well ask the experts.

For years I've been using these canvas bags from The Container Store for suits and sportcoats to help prevent moths. They work well enough (you need some moretite for the holes on top), but after a few years always fail where the inner support system collapses with the weight.

Does anyone know of any better options besides these? Bags that hang in closets that will last and aren't cheaply made? Looked online off and on for years and haven't come across any. I suggested it to Kirby Allison that they make one, but they didn't seem interested.

Anyway, just thought I'd check...thanks!

471200CottonHangingBagsGroup_1200.jpg
Whatever bags you choose- I prefer those that are more or less air tight,
Put a generous supply of cedar blocks, which have been enhanced w/ cedar spray
in the bags. My brilliant late tailor suggested airing woolen garments in the sun
for a couple of days before storage.
 

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