Have your clothes cleaned frequently as soils and stains can become impossible to remove and will cause abrasions on the fabric wearing out

 Consider the amount of sun exposure the fabrics receive. All fabrics are somewhat vulnerable to light degradation, but silk is the most vulnerable. Acrylic, modacrylic, polyester and glass fibres are the most resistant.

 Avoid fabric contact with solutions containing alcohol, such as perfumes and lotions. Alcohol can affect some dyes.

 Don't press stained or soiled clothes. The heat may set some stains.

 Do not store your clothing in plastic bags, especially if they are natural fabrics like cotton, wool, linen and silk; they need to breathe.

 Rotate curtains, if possible, to vary light exposure.

 Use good quality hangers that support your clothes. Flimsy wire hangers allow clothes to sag out of shape. Over time they may even cause damage to the shoulders of garments.

 Sort laundry before washing. Wash fabrics according to light or dark colors. You don�t want dark colors to bleed color onto your light colored clothes. Washing delicate fabrics separate from sturdy fabrics protects the delicate materials, which might be damaged by rubbing against coarse fabrics. Wash items that produce lint, such as terry cloth towels, separately for obvious reasons.

 When you iron or press clothes, use the proper heat setting for the type of fabric. An iron that is too hot can ruin fabrics in an instant. Pressing very delicate fabrics should be done with care, and using a press cloth adds another layer of protection.