The early forms had problems with keeping a seal I have had better luck with the new ones. The originals I keep for things that just need to be stored but not flattened. I did have a problem opening the new "box" form after I had sealed and vacuumed the air out. Definitely had a good seal as it wouldn't open and I ended up ripping it. :P
-----Original Message----- I have used the 1 st generation vaccuum bags with mixed success, I packed away a large bag with sweaters in them ,all nice and flat, under my bed. About sweater time rolling around ,I tried to remove said bag. Unhappily, the seal failed along the way and my sweaters "expanded" .I had to have 2 people jack up the foot of the bed so I could extradite them. All the while I thought they were "safe" and sealed up they were open and gathering dust,smells and moisture. The bags I bought were from the original designer, not a Pic n save knock off, they had the "zip lock "bag trac along the top and I figured failed at the very edges of the trac. Maybe a strip of duct tape might have aleveated the problem,but they never mention that in the info-mercials. The very small sized bags seem to do better in not cutting loose the seal.,maybe size is a factor.Or if you don't "smoosh" the all the way down to the krinkley stage, the may work ok My experience on the matter, Melody Susan Data-Samtak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My 2 cebts worth: I have used the Space Bags. They are great to keep stuff dry and clean. Also reduces bulk, somewhat, because they suck the excess air out. Susan On Feb 22, 2008, at 7:43 PM, Natalie wrote: > I'm sorry, I can't help give an opinion about those vacuum pack bags > as I haven't used them. I do know that they have those types of bags > for garments, and I'm sure they could be adapted to fabric. I've seen > them advertised on TV with the people packing away sweaters, > > I hope that helps! > > Natalie > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Hi, I'm moving and having to put a bunch of my fabric into a storage >> locker (climate controlled). >> I might take a bug or two with me. >>> Has anyone used the vacuum pack thingies that are for food to pack >> fabric for storage? I>> >> Tia, Susan (moving to Seattle from the eastside) >> --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
