Shoulder dust covers

[Marcus]

Any pitfalls I should be aware of for using these:

http://www.amazon.com/VINYL-ANTI-DUST-CLOTHING-SHOULDER-COVERS/dp/B000L1KN2I

Will the vinyl do anything to a vintage suit? My closet isn't really big enough to put the 10+ suits I have into garment bags, but they are getting dusty on the shoulders.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

The shoulders will get dusty even IN a closet.

Thin, oily, stretchy plastic like they make the dry cleaners bags from will degrade and 'melt'. The 'dryer', less flexible plastic of the shoulder covers should be OK for a considerable time. I have a few of them on my best vintage jackets. For a few years now, no problems.

I will be interested in reading other posts from knowledgeable Loungers and if they prove me wrong, go with their advice (and I will too!).

G

 

[Splenahan]

I doubt you will have any problems, so long as the vinyl is kept away from a heat source that might melt it (Radiator, warm iron). All of my jacket are kept in garment bags, keeps them from getting covered with dust when left in there for more than a few weeks.

 

[Tomasso]

I've used them for years with no deleterious effects.

 

[JimWagner]

^ Likewise.

 

[Tailor Tom]

Adding my bit

My concern would be in how tightly items are pushed together in your closet with the covers over them. As moister(depending on climate) can accumulate under the plastic and induce mold.....never a good thing.

If you can find cotton dust covers, that would be ideal. Or just drape a cotton hankie over them.