Protecting your jackets from moths etc

[rob20uk]

Hey all,

Just a quick question, how do you all look after your jacket?

Do you take any special care to stop moths etc from wrecking your very expensive collections.

Any thoughts are much appreciated.

 

[Smithy]

Moths don't give a shit about leather jackets, so first off don't worry about them.

The biggest problem if you live somewhere with moths is suits, tweed and woollen garments. If so store things with moth balls, in a camphor chest, suits and jackets in breathable suit covers, etc.

 

[rob20uk]

Moths don't give a shit about leather jackets, so first off don't worry about them.

The biggest problem if you live somewhere with moths is suits, tweed and woollen garments. If so store things with moth balls, in a camphor chest, suits and jackets in breathable suit covers, etc.

I am thinking more of aero wool linings and the Irvin jacket really.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Moth balls, moth balls?…how do ya smell moth balls? Spread those tiny legs apart

 

[Smithy]

I am thinking more of aero wool linings and the Irvin jacket really.

I've never had a problem with moths with an Irvin and I've had an ELC since 2007. Moths I've found are more interested in in wool, cashmere, that kind of thing. Never had a problem with a moth having a crack at the sheepskin on an Irvin.

 

[leper-colony]

Moth pheromone traps can help, but do not attract all moths. essentially a sticky trap for the winged bugars.

 

[B-Man2]

Find a cedar lined chest and get breathable wardrobe storage bags . You’ll never have a problem with moths eating your knits .

 

[P-47 thunderbolt]

Moths will eat wool knits on leather jackets. If you wear it regularly they probably won't bother as they don't like sunlight. But! For vintage gear that you want to keep out of the sunlight I would store in breathable moth proof garment bags. If they're on display, use pheromone traps. I also put moth paper in rolled up inside the wool cuffs for safe measure.

 

[B-Man2]

As a second option …. Get yourself a 6 toed cat . They’re known as a polydactyl cat . I kid you not . Nothing that flies … lives very long in my house . He’s got paws the size of catchers mitts and can knock a fly out of the air in one swipe . Moths don’t stand a chance !

 

[leper-colony]

My cats do not give a sh*t about bugs. lol

Cat: You saw it, your kill.

 

[ausreenactor]

If you wear it all the time the Moths can't chase you and land....

Camphor... and the knits will last..

I have an Eastman I bought over 20 years ago. By rights the knits should have eroded away or fallen off by now. And one I wear daily. No nips.....

 

[John Lever]

Moth proof garment bags and a sock full of mace spice as a repellent.