Vintage Clothing Restoration
In our fast-paced world, fashion trends come and go with lightning speed. As a result, many of us find ourselves with a closet full of clothing that has fallen out of favor or simply lost its original allure. However, instead of immediately rushing to buy new clothes, consider vintage fashion.
Dry cleaning service is different than vintage restoration. Discover what the process entails below.
Treasured Garment Restoration
Treasured garment restoration services is an environmentally friendly alternative to the throwaway culture. Rather than disposing stained or outdated clothing, these services specialize in saving them. Restoration specialists breathe new life into garments in need of love.
The Garment Restoration Process
Wet cleaning (or a restoration) is ideal for heirlooms and vintage pieces. When you think restoration, some may think of odor or mold damage. However, a clothing restoration expert is able to help with these issues and more.
Pre-inspection & evaluation
Our restoration process begins with a thorough evaluation of your garment. Your garments is carefully examined for any damages including tears, loose buttons, missing embellishments, and discoloration. Based on the evaluation, we develop a personalized restoration.
Wet Cleaning aka Restoration
Our fabric restoration experts provide a range of techniques to restore the clothing’s color and texture. In the case of light fading, we may use color restoration methods to bring back the vibrancy. For tougher stains and marks, we utilize specialized cleaning agents that effectively lift stains. Wet cleaning involves a gentle solvent bath with mild agitation over time. Depending on the discoloration, additional soaks may be necessary.
Hand-finishing
Once cleaned, your garment is inspected. If no additional soaks are needed, the item is then hand-finished. More complex designs require extensive finishing. (Pleated items will require re-pleating. This is a costly process.)
Post-inspection and Packaging
Your items is inspected again. At this time, you may choose to inspect your item prior to be packaged. Often, vintage and heirloom garments are preserved. Hallak uses museum-quality archival boxes. Clothing is wrapped in acid-free tissue paper and then placed in the preservation box.
There is no easy answer. Garment restoration pricing is based on an item’s current condition. Color difference, mold growth, water damage, and other issues can affect the cost. Questions? Email or stop by a store location. Visit the location nearest to you: New York City or Bergen County.
Additional Vintage and Heirloom Services
Alterations and Repair Service
During the restoration process, we also address issues such as loose threads, missing beads, broken zippers, and torn seams. Often, we find ourselves consulting with specialized suppliers. Finding original hardware and buttons is not an easy task. This attention to detail helps maintain the garment’s authenticity. And also ensuring its functionality and wearability. We also offer alterations including specialty alterations for wedding gowns.
Personalization
Clothing restoration services offer a unique opportunity for customization. Have you ever dreamt of altering a dress to fit your body perfectly or transforming a jacket into a unique, one-of-a-kind piece? Clothing restoration services can make these dreams a reality. Skilled tailors and seamstresses work with you to alter the fit, style, or embellishments. Create a personalized wardrobe of your dreams.
Vintage Clothing Restoration
Hallak’s restoration providers understand the intricacies of different fabrics. They are also trained on the latest techniques to breathe new life into your wardrobe. Whether it’s a beloved leather jacket or fragile heirloom dress, our experts are here for you.
Hallak (the garment care experts) is the trusted name of aftercare for luxury fashion – and vintage garments. Restored items such as keepsakes for family memories and other beloved clothes have passed through our doors. When our restoration professionals breathe new life into these items, we are always so excited to share with the client. There is something extra special about restoration items.
Questions? Give our customer service a call or email us today.