Basic Storage Preparation
ESSENTIALS
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Hanger: Use a wide-shouldered, seamless pure cotton cloth hanger. Avoid thin wire hangers — they may cause snagging and creasing.
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Dust Bag: Choose breathable pure cotton or non-woven dust bags. Avoid plastic bags — lack of breathability can cause mold and yellowing.
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Storage Environment: Place in a cool and dry wardrobe, away from direct sunlight, heating, and air conditioning outlets. Avoid storing near camphor pills, perfume, or other pungent items — these cause yarn yellowing and odor absorption.
Short-Term Storage
1–3 MONTHS
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Hang the thoroughly dried wedding dress on a cloth hanger. Organize the mesh of the skirt and collar to avoid wrinkles.
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Put on a breathable dust-proof bag and hang it on the middle layer of the wardrobe. Do not squeeze it, and keep sharp objects (such as zippers or metal jewelry) away from it.
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Headcloth: Spread flat in a clean cotton cloth bag and place it inside the wedding dust bag. Avoid hanging or pulling.
Long-Term Storage
COLLECTION / ANNIVERSARY
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Forming Treatment: First, iron the mesh to form it (see ironing method), ensuring there are no wrinkles before storage.
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Wedding Dress: Wrap the mesh parts — especially the collar and skirt — with acid-free paper (museum-grade collection paper to prevent yellowing), then hang in a dust bag.
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Head Veil: Gently roll the veil into a cylindrical shape (do not fold — this avoids creases). Wrap with acid-free paper and place in a dedicated storage box. Add 1–2 packs of desiccant inside the box to prevent mold growth.
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Regular Inspection: Open the dust bag or storage box every 3–6 months. Ventilate for half an hour. Check whether the mesh is yellowed, moldy, or tangled, and verify that desiccant is still effective.