{"id":59,"date":"2026-10-12T09:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T09:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overallsshop.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2026-10-04T16:31:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T16:31:10","slug":"storing-overalls-between-seasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overallsshop.com\/blog\/storing-overalls-between-seasons\/","title":{"rendered":"Storing Overalls Between Seasons"},"content":{"rendered":"

TL;DR:<\/strong> Clean dry before storage\u2014mud and sweat invite mildew and mice. Hang structured or fold loose; avoid hot attic and damp basement. Insulated pairs need flat or wide hang so batting does not clump.<\/p>\n

Pre-storage wash and dry mandate<\/h2>\n

Never store muddy or damp\u2014fermentation smell January is guaranteed. Insulated bibs fully dry 48 hours air before bag\u2014clumped batting ruins warmth next season.<\/p>\n

Hang vs fold by fabric weight<\/h2>\n

Heavy duck hangs on wide shoulder hanger preserves crease less than wire pinch. Light denim folds in breathable cotton bag with cedar block\u2014not sealed plastic long term.<\/p>\n

Pest control without naphthalene overload<\/h2>\n

Cedar, lavender sachet, clean closet\u2014moth holes in stored bib devastating spring discovery. Inspect monthly if stored in rural shed\u2014mouse nest in cuff real story.<\/p>\n

Climate zone storage spots<\/h2>\n

Humid south: dehumidifier closet or silica packet in bin. Dry heat: avoid sun window stack fade. Coastal salt air: metal buckle light oil wipe prevent rust.<\/p>\n

Strap and buckle prep<\/h2>\n

Loosen straps reduce permanent curl memory. Buckles open so pressure marks not set on strap leather if applicable.<\/p>\n

Labeling summer vs winter pairs<\/h2>\n

Tag bin \u201cinsulated winter\u201d vs \u201cunlined summer\u201d\u2014prevents October panic wrong pair grab.<\/p>\n

FR and treated garments storage notes<\/h2>\n

Follow manufacturer FR storage\u2014sometimes forbid plastic seal; contamination from garage chemicals voids FR\u2014store away from solvent cans.<\/p>\n

Mid-season partial storage<\/h2>\n

Swap spring\u2014store winter insulated May, pull August prep even if occasional cold morning\u2014rotation keeps both pairs exercised not forgotten moldy.<\/p>\n

Revival inspection before first wear<\/h2>\n

Shake out, check buckle function, smell test, quick seam finger rub for brittle thread\u2014repair before first kneel not after hole on job.<\/p>\n

Storage that protects next season\u2019s first shift<\/h2>\n

Clean, dry, pest-aware, labeled, revived before wear. Pairs bought from Overalls Shop<\/a> cost too much to lose to mildew from rushed November toss in plastic tub.<\/p>\n

Moth vs mouse evidence<\/h2>\n

Moth holes small round scattered; mouse chews edge irregular\u2014different prevention. Mouse trap near storage not mothball on food-touching bib wrong chemical.<\/p>\n

Off-season try-on size check<\/h2>\n

Spring open stored pair\u2014try on before first hot day order panic wrong size memory.<\/p>\n

Vacuum bag storage debate<\/h2>\n

Compression bag saves closet\u2014insulated only if manufacturer allows; unlined denim fine short vacuum season.<\/p>\n

Summer attic storage heat<\/h2>\n

Attic storage over 120F degrades elastic strap\u2014closet indoor preferred over attic \u201cout of way\u201d seasonal store.<\/p>\n

Earthquake kit closet overlap<\/h2>\n

Emergency go bag closet same stored bib\u2014moth cedar confusion\u2014label shelves earthquake supplies vs workwear storage earthquake prone regions reader relevant.<\/p>\n

Climate-controlled closet ideal<\/h2>\n

Ideal storage 60\u201370F dry\u2014not garage attic extremes. Basements need dehumidifier if must store there\u2014musty bib transfers smell to truck cab first morning spring.<\/p>\n

Off-season moth trap monitoring<\/h2>\n

Closet moth trap count zero two months good\u2014nonzero investigate which wool blend scarf nearby not bib cotton still moths nibble blend cuffs occasionally\u2014separate storage.<\/p>\n

Insurance claim flood damaged stored bibs<\/h2>\n

Flood basement stored bibs mildew total loss\u2014homeowners claim textile line item photos before discard\u2014disaster preparedness store bibs upper floor not basement default habit hurricane season readers geographic relevant.<\/p>\n

After flood even \u201cclean looking\u201d bib retire mold spore risk respiratory\u2014not worth wear post disaster health caution conservative.<\/p>\n

Flood storage lesson<\/h2>\n

Never store bibs in flood-prone basements\u2014upper closet beats attic heat and basement mildew.<\/p>\n

Post-storage revival test<\/h2>\n

Flex knees and test buckles before first spring wear\u2014dry rot shows in fingers before the job does.<\/p>\n

Before your next purchase, compare your measurement notebook against the size chart on the exact SKU you plan to order. Workwear rewards boring consistency: same fabric weight, same pocket map, same inseam after boots\u2014then one full shift confirms the choice. Revisit Overalls Shop<\/a> when reordering so you catch silent manufacturer spec changes instead of assuming last year’s pair equals this year’s label.<\/p>\n

Crew leads should photograph strap settings and knee pad placement on the best-fit pair in the fleet. New hires copy proven setup instead of reinventing discomfort. When a pair approaches retirement, log failure location and month count; that row justifies spec upgrades on the next PO with numbers, not frustration alone.<\/p>\n

Seasonal changes mean remeasuring once\u2014winter layers gone, summer heat back\u2014not a full wardrobe reboot. Adjust straps at lunch during the first hot week; bib sag from sweat looks like bad size when it is only loose hardware. Small mid-season fixes extend pair life more than premature replacement.<\/p>\n

Before your next purchase, compare your measurement notebook against the size chart on the exact SKU you plan to order. Workwear rewards boring consistency: same fabric weight, same pocket map, same inseam after boots\u2014then one full shift confirms the choice. Revisit Overalls Shop when reordering so you catch silent manufacturer spec changes instead of assuming last year’s pair equals this year’s label.<\/p>\n

Crew leads should photograph strap settings and knee pad placement on the best-fit pair in the fleet. New hires copy proven setup instead of reinventing discomfort. When a pair approaches retirement, log failure location and month count; that row justifies spec upgrades on the next PO with numbers, not frustration alone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Clean before storage; hang by straps or fold without sharp creases at knee stress lines to avoid fiber fatigue.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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