Don’t know what to recommend, but I’m told by a seamstress that you do not want to use covered plastic containers—you want the fabric to be able to “breathe” a little bit. Could get stanky. If on hangers, some people cover clothes with an old pillow case or a sheet or something to keep dust off.

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I use under-the-bed cloth storage rectangles from IKEA. They zip closed, stand up on their own, and are (somewhat) eco-friendly. I’ve had mine for 6 years and 4 moves. I love them!

The ones I use

An even more eco-friendly version

The cloth one doesn't keep the dust/smell of dust?

I have all my clothes and linen in a closet and they just sit there and get dust smell even if its buried under other clothes.

No, I store my sweaters in there between seasons! I’ve brushed off a thick layer of dust off the top of these storage bins, but I haven’t experienced the smell make it to my sweaters

What kind of clothes storage? Like seasonal storage or general use? I know a few people that store seasonal ones in vacuum bags to protect them as well as minimize space they take up.

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Both since I have a lot of clothes I can't wear generally and they tend to get literally dusty

They say vacuum bags are bad for the fibers. My stuff is kind of expensive so I don't want to risk it.

A sealed container within a perfectly constant air conditioned space will not need ventilation as much. But if storing in poorly conditioned areas (closets, garages, and such) then breathing is a priority to prevent moisture problems within the container.

Cedar chests are a classic way of storing fabric. They breathe and keep pests out while also leaving a smell that is not unpleasant ( i quite enjoy it)

Honestly that sounds like an issue of the specific environment. Dust covers can only do so much. If the space is exceptionally dusty or musty, DampRid and a fan with an air filter are going to help more.

How dusty are these clothes getting between wearings? or are they things not being worn?

I'm familiar with musty smells, they originate in high humidity or water exposure, but dust itself I never thought of as having a smell? maybe I'm odd?

I've always been a big fan of those giant vacuum seal bags.
They work well and you can store multiple of them in a regular tote.
No mold/mildew/dust issues and saves a ton of space.

Costco bins. Cheap, stackable, durable waterproof except for the seam. I have filled one with water and it didn't break open. That's like 200lbs of water. Shoot I used to put my niece in it so she wouldn't wander around the shop, with a moving blanket for nappies of course.

We have the name-brand ones and they always re-inflate.

What are we doing wrong?