Best Tips for Storage: Remember Clean, Cool, Dry & Dark does the trick!

Before putting ANYTHING textile based away, make sure it has been laundered or dry cleaned. Body oils, perspiration, invisible tannin stains, dead skin cells, etc. are all magnets for moths and other destructive pests. Slight discoloration is another risk. - Always store textiles (table linens, clothes, bed covers, etc.) in a COOL, DRY, DARK and WELL-VENTILATED space.

Avoid the attics, basements, garages and closets located on outside walls. Attics and basements can experience dramatic fluctuations in temperature throughout the day. They can also be quite dusty, damp, and poorly ventilated. The garage tends to be dirty and has an unregulated climate. In addition, chemicals in the air from automobiles can create a hazardous atmosphere for textiles. Closets on outside walls can be susceptible to temperature extremes, especially when the homeowner is away on extended vacations.

- AVOID PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS. Plastic can emit fumes that will damage dyes and/ or fibers. If you are hanging your garments for long term storage, protect it from dust or dye sublimation using an unbleached cotton or muslin cloth. If you are packing your garments away select an acid free storage box or a clean suitcase, and be sure to place acid free tissue or unbleached muslin between each item.

Is wedding gown preservation really necessary?

Wedding gown preservation is an important step that is sometimes overlooked after your vows have been exchanged. To properly store and keep your gown remaining in the same condition that it was in when you walked down the aisle, we recommend having your gown preserved with a reputable dry cleaner that specializes in garment preservation. As the only member of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists in Tarrant County, we offer an unparalleled level of excellence when cleaning, preserving and restoring wedding gowns of any age.

With Kite’s you can trust that your gown is in the best, most experienced hands in the industry. Gowns are inspected inch by inch upon arrival to identify the individual steps needed to treat your gown. After cleaning, your gown is thoroughly inspected for missing beads, sequins, or tears. All necessary repairs are completed before pressing and the final inspection. For brides with a vintage gown, further attention to detail is given to treat delicate fabrics.

Our cleaning team treats your gown with an anti-sugar process to prevent invisible stains from appearing years later. Sugars from cake or champagne can be invisible after standard cleaning. Only Kite’s anti-sugar process completely removes remnant sugars, which caramelize over time and can leave your gown with yellow stains that are extremely difficult to remove later on.

For safe storage after the wedding, Kite’s utilizes MuseumCareTM preservation techniques which clean and protect your gown to retain its original elegance for years to come. These techniques meet the Smithsonian Museum’s guidelines for the preservation of historic garments. Every preservation comes with a lifetime guarantee that is honored internationally and includes free member services when the gown is to be worn again.

Without the preservation process, your wedding gown may yellow and deteriorate with age, and the last thing you want to reminisce on your wedding day is a damaged gown! You spent countless hours searching and thinking about the perfect gown to wear for your special day, so treat your gown to the care that it deserves by scheduling a free consultation with our Wedding Gown Specialists today by calling 1-866-811-1554 for an appointment!