One of the primary parts of keeping the quality of your winter wear high for as long as possible is proper storage. Whether you have a leather jacket, a denim jacket, or a wool coat, following these guidelines will help you keep your garments looking their best for years to come.

General Storage Tips

• Avoid Direct Sunlight: Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause fading and damage the fabric. Store your jackets in a dark, cool place.  

• Clean Before Storing: Do actually make sure the jacket is clean before you put it away each time. The first step is getting rid of any spots or grime to stop them from the clothes.
• Hang or Fold Carefully: Proper storage of a jacket is crucial, and the style of the jacket will definitely impact the storage method. Generally, hanging is best for jackets with a suited structure such as blazers and suits, whereas folding is fine for more casual jackets like denim or bomber jackets.
• Garment Bags: Use garment bags to store long-term items and prevent your jackets from dust, rodents, and moisture.
• Rotate your jackets: Don't wear one jacket constantly. Rotate your wardrobe so that all your jackets can get the rest they need.

 Storing Leather Jackets

• To protect the form of the leather jacket, hang it on a padded hanger while adding some dried leaves in the sleeves. One must avoid the use of wire hangers as they might stretch or distort the fabric.
• Do not forget to put a leather conditioner on to maintain the flexibility and texture of the leather. Just use the instructions you will find on the label of the conditioner.
•  Your leather jacket should be kept in a dry place. To the utmost, humidity can cause mildew and weaken the leather.

Storing Denim Jackets

• Fold or Hang: When it comes to denim jackets, you can actually either fold it or hang it, and both ways will do.Folding can help to keep the original shape. However, you can hang it to avoid the wrinkles.
• Avoid Direct Sunlight: If the denim is exposed to the sun for a long time, it will fade.
• Wash Less Frequently: Essentially, denim jackets are usually quite tough and there is no need to wash them every so often. Wash it only if it is absolutely necessary in order to prevent its color from fading and shrinking of fabric.

Storing Wool Jackets

• Hang a padded hanger: Wool jackets should hang to keep their shapes.
• :Folding wool jackets can cause creases in wool jackets.
• Regularly brush your wool jacket yourself to clean it from dirt and lint.
• Protecting your woolen jacket from moths You can repel moths from your wool jacket by the use of mothballs or cedar blocks.

Storing Other Types Of Jackets

• Store your down jackets in a breathable garment bag so that the down keeps its shape and fluffiness.
• When storing raincoats and windbreakers, use a padded hanger for these jackets so that the material does not wrinkle.
•  Cotton jackets can be hung or folded. in case of folding, avoid the formation of sharp creases.

Follow the above advice and you will be able to keep your jackets in perfect condition for a long time. Storing them the right way will make sure that they don't wear out fast and that you can wear them for several spring seasons.