Why Storage Matters More Than Wear Here
In Bangladesh, a piece like our Two Way Zipper Cord Winter Jacket might only see a few weeks of actual wear each year — which means how it's stored for the other eleven months matters just as much as how it's worn.
Wash or Air Out Before Storing
Never store a jacket straight after the winter season without cleaning it first. Body oils and any trapped moisture in the cord fabric of the TWZ-1 or TWZ-2 jacket can set into stains or develop odor over months of storage, even if the jacket looked clean when put away.
Make Sure It's Completely Dry
Any residual dampness sealed away for months is a direct invitation for mildew. Let the jacket air dry fully, ideally over a couple of days, before it goes into storage.
Fold, Don't Compress
Corduroy pieces like the TWZ jacket hold their ribbed texture better when folded loosely rather than vacuum-compressed or crammed under heavier items. Compression bags are useful for bulk storage but can flatten the wale permanently if a cord jacket sits compressed for months.
Use a Breathable Storage Bag
Plastic bags trap moisture and can yellow fabric over time. A breathable cotton garment bag protects the jacket from dust while still letting air circulate, which matters a lot during Bangladesh's humid off-season months.
Keep It Away from Direct Sunlight
Store jackets in a closet or drawer away from windows — UV exposure over months can fade the outer fabric of the TWZ-2 unevenly, especially on darker colorways.
Check on It Mid-Season
A quick check partway through the off-season — unfolding it, airing it out for an hour, refolding it differently — helps prevent permanent crease lines from forming in the exact same spots for months at a time.
Getting It Ready for Next Winter
Before the cold returns, air the jacket out for a day and check the zipper function on the Two Way Zipper design before you actually need to rely on it.
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Browse BLISS's cord winter jackets and get a full season of wear out of them, year after year, with the right off-season storage routine.