Storing Winter Items the Right Way

From large items like coats and blankets to small accessories like gloves,
winter is the season when we rely on more items to stay warm.
Whether it's a winter item you bought new this season or one you've cherished for years,
you'll want to store it properly so it can serve you well for a long time to come.
This time, we'd like to introduce some storage items perfectly suited for winter clothing.

Thick coats tend to be large and bulky.
They take up a lot of space even when folded,
and if you put one away before taking it to the cleaners,
you might worry about it attracting moths.

For a coat you'll be wearing every day, we recommend hanging it
in a well-ventilated spot until the season ends.

TEORI's Andradar is
a rack with an unusual ladder shape.
Made of supple yet sturdy laminated bamboo,
it's simple in design yet reliably sturdy.

With three rungs on the ladder,
you can hang a coat on a hanger,
or hang scarves and the like directly on it for storage.

If space allows, it's handy to place it by the entryway,
so you can hang up your coat right away
as soon as you come home.

This one is shaped like a takeuma (bamboo stilt), TEORI's
TAKEUMA Hanger Rack.

True to its name, it has a takeuma shape,
and as long as there's a wall, you can lean it up and use it anywhere.
Its compact size makes it perfect for hang-storage.

The laminated bamboo used in the Andradar and the TAKEUMA Hanger Rack
refers to a board-like material made by combining bamboo
cut thinly and evenly along its length.

Bamboo is known for being extremely resistant to bending and compression.
It tends to split when a load is applied along its length (in the direction of the fibers),
but by layering it into board form, as with laminated bamboo,
it becomes much stronger against external force.

Another reassuring point is that TEORI's storage items
are boiled for a set amount of time as an insect-repellent treatment.

When it comes to enjoying winter fashion, small essentials
like scarves, hats, and gloves are indispensable.
After coming home, you might casually toss them on the sofa
or drape them over a chair, only to find yourself thinking,
"Where did I put that?" the next time you need it.
To keep small items from going missing around the house,
it's best to decide on a fixed spot to keep them.

A scarf can be stored rolled up or hung,
but since you sweat even in winter, it's a good idea to hang it on a hanger after use
and let it air out.
Hanging it also helps prevent wrinkles.

Once the season ends,
have it dry-cleaned or hand-wash it,
then fold it and put it away in a drawer.

For hats and gloves, having a dedicated box is convenient.
Woodlore's Sock Box is
made for socks, but it's just the right size for storing small items too.

The red cedar used in the Sock Box
has deodorizing, moisture-resistant, and insect-repellent properties,
so there's no need to use separate mothballs or repellents.
The crisp, distinctive scent of red cedar is also quite pleasant,
letting you enjoy the comfort of storing clothing in natural wood.

Winter clothing often makes use of wool and leather.
One thing worth remembering is that both wool and leather
dislike direct sunlight.

When exposed to sunlight, wool can discolor and shrink,
while leather loses the moisture it needs,
which can lead to damage such as cracking.

To avoid unknowingly placing an item
somewhere in the house that turns out to get direct sunlight,

be sure to store items in a shaded spot after use.

Also, as the weather turns warmer,
humidity rises as well.
When humidity is high, wool is at risk of moth damage,
while leather goods are at risk of mold.
Store items in as well-ventilated a spot as possible,
and if you're concerned about airtight storage,
we recommend occasionally airing items out
even during the off-season.

For detailed care instructions for wool items,
please see the page below.

＞＞Everyday Wool and Cashmere Care

Rather than leaving boots out in the entryway,
properly shaping and storing them will help them last longer.

Use boot shapers inside boots to keep their form.
Tall boots in particular, if left with nothing inside,
can develop surface wrinkles surprisingly quickly,
ending up looking limp and worn out.

After wearing your boots, let them sit overnight to release moisture,
then insert boot shapers before putting them away.

Woodlore's Boot Shaper is
a quality item made of red cedar with a brass handle.
Its substantial thickness
helps keep boots in shape even over long periods.

Sumikusabana Boot Keeper Short is
filled with high-temperature carbonized charcoal.
Since charcoal is full of tiny pores,
it absorbs moisture and odors, providing excellent deodorizing and humidity-control effects.
It's light and easy to carry,
making it simple to slip in and out of boots.

Blankets, a winter staple, are used every day,
but have you ever found yourself unsure where to keep one?
If you own a blanket with a lovely pattern or color,
why not try displaying it in a stylish storage basket instead of hiding it away.

A basket from KORBO, born in Sweden.
It's woven by craftsmen from a single strand of stainless steel,
and its beautiful form is truly captivating.
With no seams, it won't snag a blanket
as you put it in.
Simple in design yet reassuringly sturdy thanks to its stainless steel construction,
It's also a lovely item to have as part of your interior decor.

Tsuruya Shoten's rattan basket has
a charm quite different from stainless steel.
Its softly whitish tone and finely woven texture
make it a storage piece where simply placing a blanket inside
somehow lets the blanket itself stand out beautifully.
The way it gains luster and deepens in color over time
is a charm unique to rattan.

Storing things away isn't just about "putting them away"—
it's also "preparation" for using them again.
So that you can feel the joy of using something once more
when you take it out after a long time in storage,
here are some handy little items worth keeping on hand.

CHIKUNO CUBE is
a natural air purifier made of jet-black bamboo charcoal
dotted with tiny air holes.
The power of bamboo works to remove unpleasant odors.

Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, its cute little form
also makes a stylish piece of interior decor
just by placing it in your entryway, closet, or shoe cabinet—
anywhere around the house.

When putting away your favorite winter clothes in the dresser,
why not tuck in a drawer sheet along with them?
THE LAUNDRESS's drawer sheets
just need to be placed in a dresser drawer,
and scents like cedarwood, herbs, and lavender
will gently envelop your clothes.

Made using volcanic stone,
the Volcanic Stone Diffuser 15ml is
a ball-shaped diffuser that requires no flame and can simply be hung in place.
Just hang it inside your closet or elsewhere,
and you can enjoy a naturally rich fragrance.