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Why get my dress cleaned - it isn't really dirty?

You won’t need to be told why your wedding dress is precious to you but there are hazards in storing your valuable dress for more than a few months so it is a good idea to take precautions.

Firstly many untreated stains, however minor, will soon become ‘set’ into the fabric and are likely to cause permanent marking. Some invisible marks, particularly simple drink spills, will progressively darken with time and become very difficult or impossible to remove later.

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What are the main risks when storing my dress?

• Mildew - when your dress is subject to changes in temperature the moisture in the air condenses causing damp patches. This results in formation of mildew. This is especially likely if the dress is stored in polythene.
• Dust - over time dust collects and will mark your dress
• Fading - unless kept in dark conditions any sunlight will cause fading in areas.
• Oxidisation- uneven discoloration due to exposure to air.
• Fabric yellowing - Similar in effect to oxidation but occurs as a result of using unsuitable packaging materials.
  

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• Our boxes are made from pH neutral materials - this will prevent yellowing or discoloration of the fabric
• Unlike plastic covers, boxes allow the fabric to 'breathe'which eliminates the risk of mildew
• Boxes protect from exposure to light and dust which will cause uneven marking of the gown over time
• Textile care experts recommend boxing and then storing in a spare room. The attic is not advised as there are regular extremes of temperature
• Our boxes are simply beautiful - what better way to keep your cherished memories

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