Never place a shearling coat or jacket right next to a open fire or other strong heat source, such as a heater. The high heat from a fire or heater can damage a shearling coat or jacket. Also do not store a shearling coat in direct sunlight as it can bleach a shearling coat over time.

When storing shearling coats and jackets, never put them in a plastic garment bag for any sort of extended time because they need to breath. Cloth garment bags are highly recommended for both storage and travel of shearling jackets and coats.

Never leave your coat in a car or trunk for any amount of time on a hot day, especially if it is wet. The combination of water, being crumpled & excessive heat generally results in coat shrinking, smelling musty and losing its shape. (Even best cleaner or restorer will have a tough time restoring it.)

You can choose to have your coat stored over summer but most people tend to keep them at home in a climate controlled room and this seems to work fine. Never put them in attic or basement for storeage.