I bought a bunch of cedar coat hangers and some lightweight garment bags from IKEA (I think they were 2 quid for five bags) which I use to keep dust from my jackets. I picked up a tin uniform trunk at a local auction in Leith for a fiver, and I keep kilts and hose in this, along with a couple of moth balls. You can also buy cedar boards at any of the DIY/home improvement stores and use these to line a closet in which to keep your woollens. Twice a year I take everything out and give it a good airing. Thus far, in more than 40 years, no moth damage.

One of the best ways to prolong the life of your clothes is to make sure they are well aired and put away clean after each wearing.