1. Fabric weakens where it is folded. Fabric weakens in the same way that paper weakens where it is folded, so that creases from the folds may become permanent. (You may have experienced this if you have ever let down the hem on a garment.) Or worse, the fabric may tear at the weakened creases. This is why the Smithsonian refolds the garments stored in drawers and boxes periodically.

2. Inspection is critical. Periodic inspection ensures that the garment does not develop permanent damage from oxidizing stains or any other problems. The sooner problems are discovered, the more likely they can be remedied.

3. Sealing promotes mold and mildew. If the textile can breathe, then the humidity remains constant around the garment. If any moisture were to condense inside a storage container, it would likely develop mildew.

Museum conservators recommend keeping heirloom garments: clean, cool, dry and wrinkle-free. Our two preservation methods will do just that.

Choose Your Preservation Method

You have a choice! Choose between Museum Method (hanging) preservation as well as un-sealed Heritage Box preservation. Either will keep your gown is the best condition possible.

30 Day Money Back Guarantee
If you are not satisfied with the cleaning and preservation of your garment, return it to us, and we will reprocess the garment or refund your preservation costs.

Lifetime Warranty
If your bridal gown ever develops oxidation spots, or yellows, you may return the gown to us to be re-cleaned and preserved at no charge (shipping charges excluded.)

Free Shipping
We pay for shipping both ways! We'll send you shipping instructions, along with a pre-paid UPS label. You drop your boxed wedding gown off to any UPS outlet, and we'll do the rest. Your cleaned and preserved gown will be returned to you UPS with signature delivery.

Free Estimate
You will receive an estimated cost before you send us your gown. After we receive your gown, we will inspect it carefully and let you know of any differences in costs from the estimate. You do not pay for our services untill you know the final price.

6 Steps to our Professional Preservation Services.

1. Receive a no obligation estimate for our cleaning and preservation services.
2. You place an order for gown preservation from the link in your estimate email.
3. We send you a shipping box with instructions and with a prepaid UPS label.
4. We inspect the gown and send you an invoice by email.
5. Upon your approval with payment, we clean and preserve your gown to museum standards.
6. We ship your preserved gown back to you via UPS signature delivery.

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