Best by Test

A blind test of four nationally-known gown preservation services conducted by National Bridal Service proved our MuseumCare™ preservation was cleanest, provided the safest packaging environment, and offered the most comprehensive guarantee. You can trust us to give your special gown the individual care and attention it deserves.

Tests Performed by Independent Laboratory on Four Identical Gowns, Cleaned and Preserved by Four Nationally-Known Companies and Measured Against Fifth Identical, Never-Worn Gown 

Characteristics Possible
Points		 Wedding Gown
Specialists®		 Company 2 Company 3 Company 4
Appearance 60 47 42 28 25
Packaging 40 40 23 9 27
Total 100 87 65 37 52


Appearance includes:

- original whiteness/color maintained;
- no damage from stain removal procedures;
- no visible damage/distortion to beads, sequins, or lace;
- no spots, stains, streaks, or swales;
- appropriate finish on fabric; no seam or button impressions on right side;
- hemline level;
- no distortion or stretching;
- no creases in sleeves;
- no leave-off marks;
- no sharp creases in gathered areas;
- no zipper that sticks;
- no loss of body or hand;
- seams pressed open or in direction secured;
- no rips, tears, unstitched seams or hemlines;
- inside facings flat and smooth.

Packaging includes:

- no metal hangers;
- metal buttons/findings and shoulder pads stored separately;
- acid-free box or box lined with white, acid-free tissue;
- instructions for consumers on where and how to store;
- no plastic bags used;
- sleeves, bodice, and folds stuffed with acid-free tissue to prevent hard wrinkles;
- no vacuum sealing; integrity of guarantee.

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