Why the Folds Are the First to Go
Silk is a protein fibre. When moisture gets trapped between layers of fabric pressed tightly together, it creates the exact conditions fungal growth needs: warmth, darkness, and sustained humidity. The fold lines on a stored saree are not just creases, they are the points where two surfaces press against each other with no airflow between them. That is where rot begins, long before it becomes visible on the face of the fabric.
