Conserve-O-Gram 4/15 Storage Techniques for Hanging Garments: Dust Covers
Source: National Park Service (NPS)
Dust covers are used to:
- protect garments from dust and light
- protect textiles from the oils and acids in your hands
- prevent the transfer of fugitive dyes from one object to another
- prevent metallic embroidery from catching on and tearing other garments
- prevent abrasion of adjacent objects as costume items are moved in and out of storage cabinets
