If you’re an entrepreneur with an online clothing shop or an eCommerce store then you know the importance of keeping your inventory organised and storage space optimised! Without proper storage, you can quickly find yourself buried beneath mountains of clothes and products while struggling to keep up with demand. Fortunately, here are a few tips that can help keep your business running smoothly.  

Read on for storage tips for clothing traders and eCommerce businesses. 
 

Use the correct packaging products 

Correct packaging varies when it comes to clothing and textiles. However, paper wrapping is often better than plastic – which can cause mould due to condensation and sweating. You should also use acid-free colourless paper to avoid transferring colour onto the clothing.  

Wigwam Chipping Norton offers an onsite packaging shop with the perfect materials for clothing! 
 

Purchase top-quality storage equipment 

It’s no secret that storage units come completely bare. So, it may be a good idea to invest in some shelves, hanging racks, heavy-duty boxes, garment bags and other storage equipment that’ll make your work life a little easier and more organised! 

Our business storage solutions are ideal for storing inventory, palletised goods, office furniture and more! 
 

Take extra precautions with antique items 

If you’re dealing with antique textiles, you already know how much extra care is required. Antiques need to be handled ideally with both hands and sometimes wearing gloves. You should also avoid cleaning fragile or damaged items as this can sometimes do more harm than good. 
 

Customise storage methods  

Each textile will have its storage method for optimal preservation. While some items, such as cotton, can be hung on a rack, others, such as wool, should be loosely folded with paper wrapping in a heavy-duty box to prevent stretching. Some items may also require silica gel packets which ensure extra protection against moisture. 


If you’re looking for a secure place to store your inventory or want to free up space in your home office, you’ve come to the right place. Wigwam has a perfect business storage option whether you’re a budding start-up, a growing online business or a large enterprise.  

Call us on 0800 2545585 or request a quick and easy quote online now. 

Written by
Simon Fothergill

Simon Fothergill has more than 20 years of experience in the UK self storage industry and is Managing Director of Wigwam Storage.He writes practical, easy-to-follow advice to help customers make the most of self storage, whether they are moving house, decluttering, renovating, storing business stock or simply needing extra space.With a long background in self storage operations and customer service, Simon shares useful self storage tips, packing advice and storage solutions designed to make storage simple, flexible and stress-free.

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J J
1 week ago
Really easy to deal with, Lenny was very helpful and I would recommend.
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Chris Hathaway
2 weeks ago
Really good, staff very helpful.
Units were good and secure.
only critisms - lights turned off automatically too quickly and no onsite toilet.
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Sara Hardy
2 weeks ago
Very happy with the service. The staff are very helpful and friendly and explain the whole process right from the start. I can access my belongings easily via an app, which is easy to use.
I Highly recommended this company.
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Louise Penfold
3 weeks ago
Huge big shout out to Lenny 🥳 most helpful in setting this unit up over the phone with me,
Also the girls in the office who are extremely helpful with a cracking sense of humour,
Unit was superb, extremely clean,
So easy to access, completely idiot proof
Will definitely use them again
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Jack Bennett
3 weeks ago
Really friendly team and helpful customer service, as well as a smooth move-in experience without any issues. The facilities are also tidy and clearly well-maintained.
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Omar Musani
4 weeks ago
Great storage place! Close to city centre, easy to access, and lovely service.
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T Field
4 weeks ago
Quick, friendly customer service, very direct and helpful. Storage facility is excellent. Simple and easy to use. Furthermore, I know my items and safe and secure.

The air conditioning was also a blessing in this recent heat 🤣
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Senor Sol
4 weeks ago
Sarah and the Wigwam team have been fantastic! They've made the whole process easy, convenient, and affordable! Wigwam do really good deals on their storage spaces, 50% off for the first 8 weeks, and they use an app-based system for access to the storage unit which is quick and efficient! This is the best experience I've had with a storage space company to date!!
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barak wolnerman
4 weeks ago
Very easy and straightforward to access and use facilities.
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Craig Burgess
1 month ago
Very clean and do everything through the app
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Chantal Palmer
2 months ago
Brilliant experience from start to finish! Reception team super helpful, friendly, professional and very efficient, would definitely recommend! 😊😊
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ANDREW RAGGETT
2 months ago
Excellent service and very easy to use