Re: Bridal Gown Preservation Box - How do i know it's in there?

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Posted by Cpt2007

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Posted by dewdrop

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Posted by Cpt2007

glad yours is in there!

wish I could get mine back!

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what happened to your dress?

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I brought it to my salon back at Easter to have it cleaned and preserved, as they offer it as a service. I have yet to get it back, and they claim it is on its way from Missouri still. I'm *this* close to calling BBB and threatening small claims court.

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oh no...i'm so sorry. that's really terrible
you should find out where it's coming from & call them - call everyone!!!

Re: Bridal Gown Preservation Box - How do i know it's in there?

This is what I found and I am kinda worried now:
Tne of the more popular storage methods is to have your gown sealed in a plastic bag and in turn store that inside a decorated display box. Although attractive in appearance, this method does introduce some technical problems of its own.
First of all, plastic bags are one of the worst possible storage mediums - arguably worse than just leaving your gown in the open. Here's why:

* Plastic bags give off fumes in the form of 'plasticizers' (chemicals that stop the bags going brittle). These fumes discolor fabrics over time. Remember, your gown is sealed in this chemical-laden air, accelerating the discoloration process!
* Plastic bags are very good at sealing in moisture. This can accelerate chemical destabilization of dyes and is an ideal environment for the growth of mildew and mold. Either condition will ruin a garment.
* Since plastic bags give off their plasticizers constantly, they do eventually go brittle and develop holes, negating the only useful function they might otherwise serve - keeping dirt and bugs off your gown.
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From what I can tell is the enemy is stains, oils and light. What they say to do is just use acid free paper, acid free preservation paper and place in the cardboard box and put under your bed and keep away from high heat and moisture. Your dress needs to have air so it says do not keep in a plastic bag. SO I wonder if I should break open the bag? I only need my dress to stay intact for up to five years until I do something with it but I don't want it yellowed!

So I am guessing the $250 was really to dry clean my dress and jacket. I can't ask the woman I got it cleaned and boxed since she doesn't speak english very well.

HEY LIW how about a article on this subject??? now that is a good article.

Re: Bridal Gown Preservation Box - How do i know it's in there?

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Posted by nifheim

This is what I found and I am kinda worried now:
Tne of the more popular storage methods is to have your gown sealed in a plastic bag and in turn store that inside a decorated display box. Although attractive in appearance, this method does introduce some technical problems of its own.
First of all, plastic bags are one of the worst possible storage mediums - arguably worse than just leaving your gown in the open. Here's why:

* Plastic bags give off fumes in the form of 'plasticizers' (chemicals that stop the bags going brittle). These fumes discolor fabrics over time. Remember, your gown is sealed in this chemical-laden air, accelerating the discoloration process!
* Plastic bags are very good at sealing in moisture. This can accelerate chemical destabilization of dyes and is an ideal environment for the growth of mildew and mold. Either condition will ruin a garment.
* Since plastic bags give off their plasticizers constantly, they do eventually go brittle and develop holes, negating the only useful function they might otherwise serve - keeping dirt and bugs off your gown.
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From what I can tell is the enemy is stains, oils and light. What they say to do is just use acid free paper, acid free preservation paper and place in the cardboard box and put under your bed and keep away from high heat and moisture. Your dress needs to have air so it says do not keep in a plastic bag. SO I wonder if I should break open the bag? I only need my dress to stay intact for up to five years until I do something with it but I don't want it yellowed!

So I am guessing the $250 was really to dry clean my dress and jacket. I can't ask the woman I got it cleaned and boxed since she doesn't speak english very well.

HEY LIW how about a article on this subject??? now that is a good article.

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word UP LIW, - we NEED a do & don't bit about bridal gown preservation!

thanks for the info nif