How to Store Autographed Jerseys?

[canjond]

Question for the board - how do you store your autographed jerseys/shirts/articles of clothing? Aside form the obvious around protecting from sunlight and extreme humidity/temperature swings, what else do you do?

Lately, I've been gently folding my signed jerseys, wrapping them in white tissue paper (non-gloss side), and then storing them in a ziplock bag. However, is it better to hang them on thin metal hangers (like you get at a dry cleaner) and keep them in a garment bag (although I imagine that hanging can eventually stretch the shoulders)?

Thanks.

[steve B]

Flat is better, and as few folds as possible, supported with rolled acid free tissue paper to keep the folds from being creases.

The ziplock probably isn't needed.

https://www.archives.gov/publication...-textiles.html

https://www.si.edu/faqs/antique-textile-storage

[Michael B]

Both Archival Methods - https://www.archivalmethods.com/
and University Products https://www.universityproducts.com/ have acid free tissue paper and storage boxes. Both companies are great to work with and have been in business for many years.

If you go to the bottom of the page for Archival Methods they have links for their blog, videos and referrals. The bottom of the page for University Products has a link for tips and videos.

I agree that fully wrapping them in archival tissue paper is a very good idea. I would also consider the storage boxes. A single box for each jersey would be the best idea. It can be pricey, but in the long run probably worth it.

[canjond]

Thanks all!