Handicrafts are often made from resin, rubber, cotton fabric, wood, leather, and paper. Wooden crafts may expand and contract in humid conditions, leading to structural deformation. Leather items stored in damp environments are susceptible to mold. Resin products may develop mildew spots when exposed to moisture. For crafts filled with cotton, or similar materials, mold can erode the filling, causing it to lose elasticity and thereby compromising the item’s support and structural integrity.
Moisture Issues: mold, glue cracking, moldy smell, deformation, collapse
Moisture Prevention Recommendations
Place calcium chloride desiccant inside the packaging to promptly absorb any excess moisture.
Monitor the temperature and humidity of the warehouse, andmaintain relative humidity within an appropriate range.
Container desiccants are used in shipping containers to effectively prevent container rain.
