Where did you store you bridal gown? Simply lay it in a old storage box, or put it in a a large plastic bag? Both of above ways may damage your cherished bridal gown. If you do want to preserve it in a good condition, an PH neutral and acid free storage box would be you best choice. You may ask why should it be acid free and PH neutral?
First of all, it’s common sense that acids will destroy fabric. The acids in the cardboard box will damage the fabric over time. Only when you make sure there is no acids in the storage box, it is possible for you to preserve the wedding gown successfully, then you may pass it on to a daughter or a sister, or maybe even dress on it again at the time of renewing your vows.
However, the box may still have a alkalinity even if the box is acid free. Alkalinity is also be able to discolour the fabric and bring damage to the gown .So to avoid most of the big damages of the bridal gown, you must find a storage box is acid free and PH neutral.
In addition to acid and PH, long time of light exposure will discolor the fabric too. Therefore, make sure to find the bridal gown storage box not only be acid free and PH neutral , but also without any windows .
It’s not necessary for you to add a tissue paper inside the box to cushion the dress, unless it is PH neutral too. Since you have got the right box, you should not need the tissue paper. To keep it in good condition, you should remember to clean the dress and allow it to dry completely before storing it.
In addition, temperature change may also have a little bit damage to the fabric of the gown. If possible, you’d better find a place with fairly consistent temperature all year round to store the box. The storage place should be dry and dark which will prevent discolouration. To check that there is no new stains on the gown, you have to inspect it every year, and meanwhile admire it. In a word, a PH neutral bridal gown box is the key part.
Follow all the tips above, you will have your wedding dress, which is the most special piece that witness your love story, in a very good condition. Never feel annoying about these things, your wedding dress deserves to be well take care of.
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