This ensures your designer dress remains beautiful and in good quality for many years to come.
Below are some detailed steps that need to be performed in the preservation of your haute
couture gown:
1. Professional Cleanliness
Step 1: Clean as soon as possible
Why: Stains will set in and with time become more challenging to get out.
How: Your dress should be taken to a professional cleaner that specialises in wedding gowns or occasion dresses as soon as possible after your event.
2. Correct Handling
Step 2: Handle with Clean Hands
Because: Oils and dirt from your hands can degrade delicate fabrics.
How: Remember, always wash and dry your hands thoroughly before touching your gown.
3. Storage Material
Step 3: Acid-free Materials
Why: Acidic plain boxes and tissue paper will cause yellowing to the fabric.
How: Once cleaned, wrap your gown in acid-free paper and put it in an acid-free box.
4. Storage Preparations
Step 4:Stuff your luxury dress
Why: This eliminates any chance of creasing or ruining the gown.
How: Stuff the bodice, sleeves, and other structured parts of the gown with acid-free tissue paper.
5. Optimal Storage Conditions
Step 5: Pick the right environment
Why: High or extremely low temperatures and humidity can be the breeding ground for fabric
damage.
How: Store your dress in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid basements and attics.
6. Regular Inspection
Step 6: Examine Periodically
Why: To make sure that there is no ongoing damage.
How to Do It: Inspect your garment every 6-12 months for signs of discoloration or damage.
7. Handling Before Storage
Step 7: Avoid Hangers or use hanging loops
Why: Hangers can cause the gown to get stretched out of shape.
How: Lay the gown flat, if possible; otherwise, fully support it in a specially designed storage box.
8. Professional Preservation Service (optional)
Step 9: Professional Preservation Consideration
Why: The professional services ensure that the knowledge and material needed are given so that the best possible level of care can be provided.
How to do this: Google and pick an excellent wedding dress/couture preservation service.
10. Documentation
Step 10: Document the Procedure
Why: Monitors when and how the dress is cleaned and stored.
How: Have a cleaning and inspection log with dates and details. Following these steps will secure your custom-made gown as a treasured heirloom to be passed on for generations.
These are our advices for Teresa Si Clients.
Because a handcrafted dresses deserve your care.
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