Storage is a must to maintain the life of your fur and other fine outerwear.  The question most commonly asked is... Can i keep my fur  in the basement or closet for the summer, do i really have to store it?  The answer is yes you really do need to store your coats. The storage helps prolong the life of your fur, in some cases preserving it up to 50 or 60 years.  A coat  that has not been treated properly will deteriorate, a process that can not be reversed once it takes affect.   The fur storage vaults are designed to address many conditions that are vital to the life of your furs.  

A furriers storage vault maintains at a cool 45 degrees providing constant air circulation, while controling the humidity level at 50 percent.  Although your basement may be cool, the moisture level there is the highest and will dry out your coat faster than any other element.  Storage vaults also provide protection from insects and light.

Moths and other insects can cause severe damage to your coats, making tiny holes, or worst, nesting their eggs into your coat.  Moth balls should never ever be used to protect your furs from moths, the scent adheres to the garment and makes your fur smell awful. Removing the smell of moth balls can be a time consuming and costly process. Multiple cleanings and several months in an ozone room may remove the smell if performed promptly. Also, the smell can transfer to other garments preventing them from being stored near other clients coats.  Many customers now have cedar closets and air conditioners in their homes, although this will protect from moths, the stagnant air and lack of humidity control will cause the fur to lose its natural oils and stiffen the leather.

Sunlight or household lights will cause your fur to oxidize.  Keeping your fur in a home closet, with exposure to light, will cause uneven color change.  This means white fur will turn yellow, dyed furs will lose their colors, and all furs will fade.  Storage vaults are kept dark and have no sunlight access, thus preventing oxidation.