Wool put away dirty and hung on a hanger is wool you’ll find stretched or moth-eaten in autumn. Storing it right over the Nordic summer takes ten minutes and saves the whole wardrobe.
Clean First — Always
Moths are drawn to body oils, sweat and food traces, not clean wool. Wash or air everything before it goes away. A jumper that looks clean but was worn can still feed moth larvae. This single step prevents most damage.
Fold, Don’t Hang
Knitwear hung on a hanger stretches and loses its shape over months. Fold wool and store it flat. Heavy coats can hang; knits should not.
Keep Moths Out — Without Mothballs
Cedar blocks and lavender sachets deter moths and smell far better than chemical mothballs. Refresh cedar by sanding it lightly once a season. Store in breathable cotton bags or boxes — never sealed plastic, which traps moisture and can cause mildew.
Dry, Dark and Cool
Damp encourages both moths and mould. Choose a dry, dark, cool spot — not a humid basement or a hot attic. A little airflow is better than an airtight seal.
The Short Version
Clean everything, fold knits flat, use cedar or lavender not mothballs, breathable storage not plastic, somewhere dry and cool. Do that and your wool comes out in autumn exactly as it went in.
Snøluv Atelier. Written to be useful — not to sell you something you don’t need.
