Storing scarves, especially silk

Do you store scarves flat? How do you store them so you can see them?

So I've been perusing the Hermes website. I bought my first an only Hermes scarf in the late '80s after our first trip to Europe--mainly Paris. It seemed like every woman over 30 had a draped Hermes scarf to wear with her neat little suit. But I digress. I bought a scarf here after we got back and had it for years.

I've wanted an Hermes panther or tiger scarf for a while, but the colors weren't quite right. I may have found one. The care instructions say store flat, without folds. I don't have a cupboard or drawer big enough to lay a scarf flat, especially if it it 36 x 36. Right now I have mine draped over non-slip hangars in my closet, least folds manageable, where I can see them.

My dermatologist advises me to wear a scarf around my neck, especially in summer. Too much sun exposure in back and I never seem to get the sunscreen spread out enough. So I also have a growing collection of smaller square cotton scarves and bandanas. I keep them folded once in a drawer for now.

If I get the scarf that is calling to me, I'm not sure how I can store it.

5 years ago

Runcarla

Veteran

I’m not going to be much help, because I say wear it - don’t store it!

I store my (few) scarves folded, but not folded small IYKWIM in a drawer that has very little else and where there is lots of room. But if I have the scarf in rotation, I just drape it over a hanger under a coat, in my front closet - because I’m likely to wear it every day. A Hermes scarf is #bucketlist - but I’m still playing with thrifted silk scarves ATM.

Please post pics of your Hermes pets, MsMaven.

rachylou

Yes, I fold and roll. My closet is a 100 years old. There will be no storing of scarves unfolded... Altho I suppose conceivably, I could hang them.

MsMaven

I didn't think about rolling them. This might work for the smaller scarves using a cardboard roller from something like paper towels.

Carla, I'll post a photo when the new scarf arrives later this week.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Check out how Maria Kondo does it. Folded and stored in boxes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84-xttmP66o

Katerina

I store mine folded in shallow IKEA drawers. I have many silk scarves I have owned for more than 20 years and they are in excellent condition - I don’t think the folding has made any damage.

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April

For the Hermes silk, what about hanging it on a velvel slim hanger? They are genius at holding slippery items.

Sisi

I do not like folding, if I could I would not fold anything. I think that a hanger is a good idea. My method: I roll the scarf around my hand, then slip it off and put the "roll" in an old tin cookie box, without the lid, in a drawer. This way I can see them all in one go.

Janet

I do a sort of combo fold/roll, depending on the scarf’s size and thickness. Then they are “filed” in fabric storage boxes in an armoire — Similar to the Marie Kondo video. The boxes work almost like removable shelves. Yes, I have a lot of scarves. Hope you share a photo of the Hermès!

avicennia

I do a combo fold and roll like Janet describes and then store in a vertical, hanging shoe container in the closet. I have a number of lovely silk scarves. I’m always on the lookout for scarves at consignment store and have had great success over dying them by hand.

Lesley

I roll and stuff through a hanger that has holes in it, but I do not have fine silk! Mine are all cotton or light wool. Or synthetic.

https://www.amazon.com/Kenton-.....B016VERS3U

Anonymous

I have folded thin silk scarves with no problem and have stored them in my dresser.

Kate

I roll mine, regardless of fabric, and they do just fine.

The Cat

My silk scarves (and other scarves) are stored on scarf hangers like the ones shown in this picture. I hang 3-5 scarves on each hanger, sorted by colour.

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Gretchen

I fold mine and hang on pant hangers on the same rail as dresses. If I don’t see them, I don’t remember to wear them.

Suz

I fold/roll mine and store in fabric boxes. I don't own anything as precious as a Hermes, but my silks don't seem to suffer from this treatment.

Staysfit

I have 3 Hermes scarves. I store them in the original boxes. They were folded when I received them, and they stay that way in the boxes and ha e been fine. I keep the rest of my scarves, most of them silk, in the pockets of an over the door shoe container. They are loosely folded or rolled.

StyleDetective

Active Member

I store mine using a scarf hanger like this one, but none of my scarves are very delicate or expensive. I'm not sure what I'd do with a hermes scarf! Probably buy it its own bed to sleep in. Do post a pic if you buy the one you have your eye on, it sounds glorious.

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