How to Store a Fur Bag When Winter Ends
Winter is when a fur bag works hardest. Spring is when it is most at risk.
Winter is when a fur bag works hardest. Spring is when it is most at risk.
Real fur doesn't want to be shut in a drawer and forgotten. The way you put it away decides how it looks next October.
The Grey Fluff bag is real Mongolian lamb: long, curly wool still on the skin it grew on. Here is how to look after it, and any real lamb bag, through the off-season.
Clean it first. Shake it out gently so the curls lift and separate. Spot clean any marks with a barely damp cloth. Never put it in a washing machine.
Untangle by hand. Use your fingers, not a brush. A brush pulls the curl straight and leaves the wool frizzy.
Make sure it is dry. If it got wet at the end of the season, let it air-dry slowly at room temperature, away from radiators and direct heat, which dry out the skin. Then shake it out again.
Store it loosely. Don't squash it. Give it room so the curls keep their shape. A loosely stuffed bag holds its form better than a flat one.
Use breathable fabric. A cotton dust bag or an old pillowcase. Not plastic, which traps moisture.
Keep it dark and cool. A wardrobe shelf, away from a sunny window or a heating pipe.
Check it once. Halfway through summer, take it out, shake it and put it back.
One rule: dry, loose and breathing. That is all real fur asks for.
Grey is a forgiving colour. It hides small marks and looks right with everything from charcoal tailoring to faded denim. Looked after properly, it will be ready for next winter, the first cold morning it is needed.
When October comes, take it out and shake it hard. The curls come back.
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Further reading
- Fur bags and fluffy bags: real Mongolian lamb vs faux fur (the full guide)
- The Fluff bag, in six colours
- Winter bags 2026: fur, fluffy and rain-proof
Published: 13 October 2026