Freezing?

Eichenblatt

Eichenblatt

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There are theories that deep-freezing of fabric artifacts (uniforms,caps and others) allows to eliminate eggs and even larvae of moths.
It is hard to disagree with this.
However, doesn't the low temperature negatively affect the elements of uniforms made of leather (visors, sweaters, appliques), effects, metal, cardboard elements, etc.?
I would appreciate your opinions.

Piotr
 
I would think that if you were to say put it into a garment bag and remove all the air/moisture and then insert it into a freezer, it would ensure that larvae or any other pests might be killed off. Depending how long you keep it in there for. That would be my suggestion. Vacuum seal it before hand. Using natural wood like cedar hangers and such can also help with natural repellent from pests like moths and silverfish.



Best Regards,
Justin
 
I do this with every single wool item that comes into the house including tunics.

I've had luck with this formula for decades which was given to me by and older collector long since passed.

One week in the freezer one week out and then one week back in. The idea at least the way it was told to me is that the larva would be awakened and hatch when taken out after the first week and then killed during the second freeze.

I don't really know the science or if there is any involved, but I've never suffered any additional mothing when this has been followed. Maybe I've just become superstitious. :unsure::LOL:
 
I’ve used the car (vehicle) bake method with much success. Sealed jumbo ziplock or garment bag in a vehicle parked in the sun. When ambient temp in the bag gets up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, all it takes is thirty minutes, go longer or a couple of hours to make sure. If anything is active it will try to escape and be easy to pick off, eggs are all killed.
 
John Josef said:
I do this with every single wool item that comes into the house including tunics.

I've had luck with this formula for decades which was given to me by and older collector long since passed.

One week in the freezer one week out and then one week back in. The idea at least the way it was told to me is that the larva would be awakened and hatch when taken out after the first week and then killed during the second freeze.

I don't really know the science or if there is any involved, but I've never suffered any additional mothing when this has been followed. Maybe I've just become superstitious. :unsure::LOL:
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Thank you. I am calmer therefore.
My best regards
 
Helmetz said:
I’ve used the car (vehicle) bake method with much success. Sealed jumbo ziplock or garment bag in a vehicle parked in the sun. When ambient temp in the bag gets up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, all it takes is thirty minutes, go longer or a couple of hours to make sure. If anything is active it will try to escape and be easy to pick off, eggs are all killed.
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Thank you.
Very interesting method of insect control.
Not freezing,but baking.
I will apply.
My best regards
 
JustinG said:
I would think that if you were to say put it into a garment bag and remove all the air/moisture and then insert it into a freezer, it would ensure that larvae or any other pests might be killed off. Depending how long you keep it in there for. That would be my suggestion. Vacuum seal it before hand. Using natural wood like cedar hangers and such can also help with natural repellent from pests like moths and silverfish.



Best Regards,
Justin
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Thank you for your reply.
My best regards
 
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