I’m thinking that hanging still doesn’t stress the fiber but possibly makes it stiff and brittle while a gentle motion caused a small wear but keeps the textile flexible. Any material science people in the house?
Any strain on the material would cause it to degrade. So your best option is keeping it spread out flat on the floor of a climate-controlled room. If you want to keep it hanging in your home, keeping it away from anything that would bring it into motion is your best option.
If preserving it is a high priority, keep it in an inert atmosphere and protected from light. Basically, like in a museum.
Damn. Well, guess it’s time to build a subbasement for flat laying all them textiles then. At least it’s a project.
You also have to consider the time scale that matters to you. I would rather enjoy grandma’s quilt by using it than having it stored away in pristine condition, or maybe by displaying it on a wall. Museums are aiming to preserve items for generations to come.
To be honest, this entire post was bordering to a shower thought because I was laying in bed thinking about nothing in particular and observing the curtains barely moving. I prefer to have my nice thing in use as well.
We all need hobbies
