Protecting and Preserving Jerseys

[Funnyman1026]

I am a noobie in here and if this is covered somewhere else, I didn't see it and apologize. I am looking for a way to protect game jerseys and it looks like some use dry cleaning bags. Where does everyone get these and is one type better to use than others? Thanks!

[johnsontravis@ymail.com]

Re: Protecting and Preserving Jerseys

I use dry cleaning bags and I just get them off EBay. It is hard to find them in a smaller quantity but I did find one seller who sold them in a small quantity bunch.

Type doesn't really matter. They are all the same. Just the simple cheap bag will do.

[Funnyman1026]

Re: Protecting and Preserving Jerseys

I use dry cleaning bags and I just get them off EBay. It is hard to find them in a smaller quantity but I did find one seller who sold them in a small quantity bunch.

Type doesn't really matter. They are all the same. Just the simple cheap bag will do.

Thanks for the reply. I appreciate the tip!

[johnsontravis@ymail.com]

Re: Protecting and Preserving Jerseys

Thanks for the reply. I appreciate the tip!

Just don't use zipper bags. You want the bottom to be open for air circulation.

Nothing will beat a case, but if you have a lot of jerseys or inexpensive ones dry cleaning bags are great.

[Phil316]

Re: Protecting and Preserving Jerseys

Here is some great in depth info by degreg

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=34195

[Phil316]

Re: Protecting and Preserving Jerseys

I meant dcgreg25

[xsentrixsupra]

Re: Protecting and Preserving Jerseys

Here is some great in depth info by degreg

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...ad.php?t=34195

Wow, good info in that thread!

Personally I have my jerseys in shadowboxes. Every collector is different, but for me I want to display all my stuff.

[yankees24]

Re: Protecting and Preserving Jerseys

What about white jerseys? Have any of you experienced it turning yellow over time? What is a good way to prevent this and if it does yellow, what are some ways to remove the discoloration? Thanks.

[danesei@yahoo.com]

Re: Protecting and Preserving Jerseys

I don't think the process can really be reversed. I suppose that you could use borax, but I can't see that being a viable solution, since we're discussing game used memorabilia. Basically, the chemistry behind whiteners for laundry tend to cause yellowing over time. This can be one culprit. Others would include sunlight (UV) or oils in skin.