Storing & Preserving Game Used Jerseys

[Klattsy]

Re: Unwashed Jersey Storage Concerns

I don't think grass and sweat would actually eat away at the material though would it? There isn't an acidic base to the stains? Unless the grass for examples becomes an enticement for insects/bugs to attract them to the material, then you could be in trouble. Like if you had a goat in there or something.

I would have thought the only detrimental effect with leaving stains on clothes would be the difficulty in REMOVING the stain in the future...but that would never be a requirement.

Mark.

[mad87man]

Re: Unwashed Jersey Storage Concerns

Geoff yeah but i think he means how do you preserve them so the dirt and grass don't eat away at the fabrics. Kind of like UV light does.

[geoff]

Re: Unwashed Jersey Storage Concerns

I Used Fabreze On A Game Used Adam Jones Unwashed Orioles Jersey And I hung It In my Closet for A week before I put It In A Jersey Case And It had No Smell.

Thanks
Geoff


geof631@yahoo.com

[mad87man]

Re: Unwashed Jersey Storage Concerns

ohhh ok. i don't know anything that could be done personally.i mean i have seen some jerseys a couple years old that are still fine but 10-15 years down the road i don't know if people really know what will happen. Unwashed jerseys seem to be a new trend that just started a few years ago.

[chd49er]

Re: Unwashed Jersey Storage Concerns

What I am asking is, even when jerseys are stored in the correct fashion to preserve them, over time we are now faced with heavy sweat, blood, dirt, grass, paint etc... in unwashed jerseys. As these stains and actual elements sit on the jersey, one would assume that this would cause accelerated deterioration.

If one wanted to preserve an unwashed jersey, just as it came off the field, is there a way to neutralize the deterioration over time. We all know that simply storing a jersey wrong that is in good condition with only repairs, hit marks etc... can cause a jersey to be destroyed. One would assume that unwashed jerseys that have been exposed to these elements and had it grinded into the jersey would cause accelerated aging and harmful damage.

I am not sure if there is something to spray on these jerseys to preserve them as they are and stop any accelerated aging or deterioration that may be caused by them being unwashed.

I am all for unwashed jerseys and obtaining ones that are completely destroyed. I thought it may be a good idea to bring this up for open discussion now, instead of having thousands of dollars of partial jerseys left, years down the road.

I will post a good example of a jersey tonight.

Clay
BUYING ALL 1995 49ER GAMERS AND PAYING BIG MONEY!
cdubois@carolina.rr.com

[mad87man]

Re: Unwashed Jersey Storage Concerns

Honestly you here so much i don't know what to believe and what not to. Some people hang their collection on hangers in a closet, some people think hangers are no good. so people say lock tite air bags or boxes, some don't like them. i think its about prefrence as i have seen some collections on here with people that put them in mannequins and have no problems.I know some people who keep them in bags and in a drawer out of light and such.I personally have mine in the bags they came in on a book case just b/c idk what else to od with them. I do wanna build a hutch type thing and hang them in there with hangers and suit bags (clear zip up protector thing) and put a door on it. I don't know if i will do that though. I do know you shouldn't leave them in regular light as the jersey will fade. As far as unwashed jerseys i wondered that too. Some people are so careful of their jerseys and what not yet they are covered with mud and grass stains.

[chd49er]

Unwashed Jersey Storage Concerns

As we all know, how you store your game used jerseys over time has a significant impact on the shelf life and overall possible deterioration of the jersey. There are many different ways of storage in order to preserve the life of your jersey.

Now days we are seeing and collecting a lot more unwashed items. Knowing that exposure to certain elements in many cases can cause permanent harm to your item over time, one would assume that with all of the dirt, sweat, grass, blood and paint stains on jerseys now days, this would cause deterioration and aging at an accelerated rate.

I do not know if there is a way to neutralize the affects of long term exposure to these elements that we have not really had much of a concern about until more recent collecting.

Any and all feedback would be great if someone has the answers.

Thanks,
Clay
cdubois@carolina.rr.com
LOOKING FOR ALL 1995 49ER GAMERS!!!!

[dcgreg25]

Re: Storing & Preserving Game Used Jerseys

I noticed you didn't have anything to say about framing jerseys(either positive or negative). Light would obviously be able to get in, but it seems like if you used UV glass along with keeping it away from windows and using an acid free matt/frame that would cover most of what you mentioned, including flat storage and avoiding folds. Clearly framed jerseys that are laid flat and not folded take up a lot of space and money, but is this a good option? I just love the way they look. I would love to hear your input.

In my mind, framing is ok but presents a couple concerns. First it is important to use UV glass and acid free matting. From a pure conservation standpoint you should rotate your displayed jerseys anyway as the UV glass is not 100%. The other serious concern I have with framing is how the jerseys are secured to the matting. Some frame shops use adhesives, some pin and some use other methods. IMHO pinning is the best but still can present issues with folds in the jersey and stretching the fabric.

While there are concerns with framing, I have some of my jerseys framed because I like how they look in the frames. I think if it is done for a relatively short time period (a few years) and done right the damage is not significant relative to a jersey. Hope this helps. Again, just my opinion based on the general research I did.

[mlupo]

Re: Storing & Preserving Game Used Jerseys

I noticed you didn't have anything to say about framing jerseys(either positive or negative). Light would obviously be able to get in, but it seems like if you used UV glass along with keeping it away from windows and using an acid free matt/frame that would cover most of what you mentioned, including flat storage and avoiding folds. Clearly framed jerseys that are laid flat and not folded take up a lot of space and money, but is this a good option? I just love the way they look. I would love to hear your input.

[dcgreg25]

Re: Storing & Preserving Game Used Jerseys

what size of these boxxes are you using?

I have been using both 24.5 x 20.5 x 3" and 31 x 23 x 3". I have been using primarily the larger lids to minimize the amount of folds in the jersey.

[solarlottry]

Re: Storing & Preserving Game Used Jerseys

what size of these boxxes are you using?

[dcgreg25]

Re: Storing & Preserving Game Used Jerseys

http://www.familyarchives.com/products/Textile-%252d-Deep-Lid.html

Those are the boxes I have been trying out. As far as your question on acid-free anything that touches your jerseys ideally should be acid-free and lignin-free. All archival companies selling boxes should label their boxes as such. The presence of acid and/or lignin in your storage boxes, etc. can damage or discolor your jersey over time.

[TriplexXxSports]

Re: Storing & Preserving Game Used Jerseys

A good example of what he is talking about is card boxes. The long, slim ones, ya know, that people store sports cards in.

Here's a quick visual aid - http://www.familyarchives.com/produc...52d-Large.html - to kinda give you an idea.

[legaleagle92481]

Re: Storing & Preserving Game Used Jerseys

Greg what is an acid free noncorrugated box? can you give an example. or post a pic of one.this is a great article it has opened my eyes as i have been storing my items in plastic bags in a plastic bin and now i want to preserve them.

[TriplexXxSports]

Re: Storing & Preserving Game Used Jerseys

Good read. Cool info.