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It’s officially time to break out warmer clothing and start pairing those toe sandals with toe socks. Have you recently discovered your fall sweater supply looking worse for the wear? Thinking of tossing those cardigans and going mothballs to the wall on prevention? Pullover.

Umbra is here with suggestions about how to mend your frays and avoid moths in the first place. Clothing moths hate light, so doorless closets or solar-powered lights can help. Read on for more advice.

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