Help with vintage uniforms

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Kmart (of all places) had the best ones, but discontinued them. I just got some off eBay that are almost as nice. Will forward a link when i get back home.

Would you mind forwarding link to me, too? Thanks...Matt

[aljurgela]

Thanks guys.... do the hangers "pull on the fibers" that damage the uniform?

A couple of mine are really dirty... has anybody decided if it is a good idea to dry clean them or do so by hand.

The link to the hanging bags is appreciated!

Thanks guys.

[perezfan]

Here are some currently on ebay. These are made to hold anywhere from 1 to 5 garments at a time. I prefer the single ones for display purposes. Hope this helps....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390371665387...84.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/220786568292...84.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380370314171...84.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360239718261...84.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-RICHARDS...item35b7f3a55c

[william_9]

If you're looking to store them with minimal damage, you should really use archival garment boxes lined with acid free tissue. Once you do that, just try to keep them in the most environmentally consistent rooms in your house and avoid attic or basement storage. Alternatively, there are a number of display cases with hangers that open from the front if you'd like to rotate your jerseys for display.

Personally, I'd avoid any kind of PVC storage. Soft plastics like that are known to break down and transfer harmful gasses and chemicals. A simple hanger in a clean, bug free closet should suffice if you don't want to go the full archival route. A good cotton or polyester garment case would be an upgrade to keep dust off while still allowing easy access. If you do decide to go plastic, look for mylar or clear polyester bags. Both of which are inert, stable materials. If it's archival quality, it will most likely be mentioned as it's a strong selling point.

Here are a few links to a nationwide chain. You may have a store in your area. If not, you can order online or use this info to find something that might be more suitable for your needs.

Archival garment boxes.
http://www.containerstore.com/shop?p...=&Ntt=archival

Hanging storage.
http://www.containerstore.com/shop/c...garmentStorage