Cold Storage
Store your fur garments in professional cold storage when you are finished wearing them for the season or not using them regularly. One of the most important steps you can take in preserving your fur garments is ensuring they are properly stored in a climate-controlled environment.
There are no strict rules regarding when fur garments should be stored. Generally, when temperatures become warm enough that heavy winter outerwear is no longer necessary, it is a good time to place your fur in storage. Likewise, when colder weather returns, your garments can be brought home and enjoyed again.
The more time your fur spends in professional cold storage, the longer it can maintain its beauty and structural integrity.
OPTIMAL STORAGE CONDITIONS
At The Fur Vault, we store all fur garments in carefully controlled environments maintained at:
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55° temperature
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55% relative humidity
These optimal conditions help preserve the softness, flexibility, and integrity of fur and leather materials while reducing unnecessary wear caused by fluctuating environmental conditions.
Professional cold storage should also include:
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Climate-controlled preservation
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Security and theft protection
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Protection against insects and environmental damage
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Minimal light exposure
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Proper garment spacing and care
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Convenient accessibility when needed
Your fur garments will be stored on-site in our secure, climate-controlled vault, and we are happy to show you exactly where they will be kept. Your investment deserves expert care and complete peace of mind, and we’re committed to providing both.
Why Cold Storage Matters
Proper cold storage plays an essential role in preserving fur garments. As temperatures decrease, natural molecular activity slows, helping reduce the deterioration process that can affect biological materials such as fur and leather.
This controlled environment helps maintain softness, flexibility, and the natural beauty of your garments for years to come.
WHY FREEZING IS NOT RECOMMENDED
Although freezing may seem like a good idea, extreme freezing and repeated thawing can place stress on delicate natural materials. Expansion and contraction over time may lead to brittleness and deterioration.
Professional cold storage creates the ideal balance—cool enough to preserve fur while avoiding the risks associated with freezing temperatures.
PROTECTING NATURAL OILS
Natural oils found in fur and leather are essential to keeping garments soft, luxurious, and pliable. Exposure to excessive heat or poor storage conditions may dry out these oils, increasing the risk of wear and damage.
Maintaining proper storage conditions at 55° temperature and 55% relative humidity helps support long-term preservation.
THE IMPORTANCE OF HUMIDITY CONTROL
Humidity plays an important role in preserving fur garments while in storage.
If air becomes too dry, the natural oils within fur and leather materials may dry out more quickly. Excessive moisture can also negatively affect garment preservation.
A professionally maintained environment with balanced humidity helps protect the condition, softness, and longevity of your garments.