Is a gown preservation kit really necessary for a ruby colored wedding dress?
If you want to preserve your gown, then gown preservation is a must. These preservation steps include dry cleaning and packaging the gown with acid free papers in a box which does not allow air infiltration. These steps are paramount to preserve a gown for many reasons. Air or light can destroy fibers over a period of time, particularly if no acid paper is used. You will notice fold marks and color fading if the dress is not preserved. You will also see that plastic zippers may crack or sequins will change color among other embellishment changes, not to mention bug infestation. These are the reasons to preserve a dress, no matter what color your dress is. You should never store a dress in plastic, the attic or the basement, whether you chose to preserve it or not. Plastic holds in moisture and causes enough minute condensation to stain the dress and extreme heat or dampness will destroy the fibers in the fabric. Being a seamstress who has vast experience with clothing and home decorati
