What’s Inside the Kit That Protects Your Dress
Your Dress, Our Kit, A Lifetime of Protection
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Begin by selecting the Flower Girl Christening Dress Preservation Kit and tailoring it to your needs. You can personalize the preservation chest with a name and date for a refined touch, or elevate it further with the addition of a photograph alongside the name and date. Then choose your preferred processing timeframe and include optional additional insurance if desired, with $2,000 coverage already thoughtfully included for your peace of mind.
Once your order is confirmed, we promptly prepare and send your shipping kit. It arrives at your doorstep within 2–5 business days and includes a crush-resistant, water-resistant container, waterproof poly bag, prepaid shipping label, stain identification stickers, packing tape, an order form, and simple step-by-step packing instructions to guide you through the process.
Using the materials provided in your kit, gently pack your little one’s dress by following our step-by-step guide (linked here). Once securely packed, affix the prepaid UPS label to the outside of the box. You can then drop it off at your nearest UPS location or arrange a pickup at your convenience.
As soon as your dress arrives at our facility, it is carefully unboxed and registered into our secure tracking system with a unique ID and barcode. From there, every stage of its process can be followed through our GownTracker system, giving you clear, real-time updates throughout its journey.
Your dress is treated with our SYSTEMK4 eco-friendly cleaning method, a gentle, non-toxic, and fragrance-free alternative to conventional dry cleaning. Each step is handled with precision. PRENETTK4 is first used to carefully address stained areas by hand, CLIPK4 then works deep within the fibers to cleanse and refresh the fabric, and finally VINOYK4 is applied to leave a discreet protective finish. The entire process is designed to be safe, effective, and kind to even the most delicate materials.
After cleaning, our skilled seamstresses carefully inspect the dress, reinforcing any loose threads, fragile trims, or delicate embellishments. Every detail is handled with meticulous care and attention, and if any significant repairs are needed, we always consult with you first before proceeding.
The dress is gently steamed to remove wrinkles and restore its original shape. Special attention is given to lightweight fabrics and fine details. This process helps bring back the natural flow and softness of the dress without causing stress or damage.
Your gown is carefully wrapped in acid-neutral, lignin-free tissue paper and then placed inside a premium preservation chest made from the same protective materials. A UV-coated viewing window allows for safe display while helping prevent discoloration, creasing, and long-term fabric damage, ensuring your gown remains beautifully preserved over time.
Once preservation is complete, the dress is carefully packed for return shipping. Each layer is secured to prevent movement during transit. It is then delivered back to your home within approximately 6–8 weeks, ready to be stored or cherished as a meaningful keepsake for years to come.
Your Dress, Our Kit, A Lifetime of Protection
More Than a Dress
Free preservation of 5 christening/flower girl accessories
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Includes insured, pre-paid 2-way shipping. No hidden fees.
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Follow your gown’s journey with updates via GownTracker
Guaranteed for 100 Years
Stored in a museum-quality chest with anti-yellowing protection.
Christening gown preservation isn’t just about fabric and thread—it’s about preserving the memories stitched into every seam. Here’s how simple and
easy the steps are to preserve your little one’s Christening gown
with us at DressPreservation.com.
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Expert Cleaning And Preservation
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A christening gown carries memories, traditions, and a whole lot of love. Our approach is simple: treat it gently, protect it properly, and preserve it for the future. With decades of experience, families across the country trust us to clean and protect their little one’s christening gowns with the care they deserve.
With our GownTracker system, the gown’s journey is carefully documented from professional cleaning to final shipping, offering peace of mind at every stage. We don’t stop there—your kid’s gown is kept in a military-grade, heavy-duty storage chest and a reinforced shipping container designed to protect it through transit and long-term storage.
Every gown we preserve is treated with pH-balanced, fabric-safe SYSTEMK4 technology that prevents yellowing, fading, and long-term damage, ensuring it stays as beautiful as the day your little one has worn it.
Backed by our 100-year anti-yellowing guarantee, you can rest assured that your child’s christening gown is in the safest hands possible.

Our 100-Year anti-yellowing guarantee starts the day your gown is returned and ensures it remains as breathtaking as the moment you wore it—for your lifetime and the next.
A promise is only as strong as the company behind it. We’ve been preserving christening gowns for over a century, and we’ll be here for the next hundred years, honoring our commitment to you and your family.
Your gown isn’t just safe—it’s guaranteed to stay beautiful for generations.





Our Christening Dress Preservation Kit is designed to professionally clean and archive your baby's christening, baptism, or flower girl gown. Whether it's a family heirloom passed down for generations or a newly purchased piece, the kit protects every delicate seam and embellishment for decades of cherished safekeeping.
We use Kreussler's exclusive SYSTEMK4 technology, the same museum-grade cleaning method trusted for couture bridal gowns. It's organic, eco-friendly, and gentle enough for the most delicate fabrics, laces, and embroideries found on christening gowns, while powerfully lifting both visible and invisible staining from the special day.
Absolutely. Your Christening Kit includes fully insured, prepaid 2-way shipping. Your gown ships with $2,000 coverage and is tracked using our GownTracker system. The kit also comes with a specially designed, durable, crush-proof, and water-proof shipping box that cushions and protects your delicate gown throughout its entire journey.
Yes, a full 100-Year Anti-Yellowing Guarantee is included, ensuring your kid’s christening gown remains protected from yellowing and fabric decay for a century after preservation. With over 110 years in business since 1913, Dress Preservation will absolutely be here to honor that commitment for you and future generations of your family.
Yes! You can include up to five accessories at no extra cost, like bonnets, booties, sashes, gloves, or other christening-day keepsakes. Simply label each item clearly using the form inside your kit before shipping. Our team will clean and preserve every piece with the same expert care given to the gown itself.
Standard processing takes 6 to 8 weeks from the day your gown arrives at our facility. For families on a tighter timeline, rush processing reduces turnaround to just 14 days, with your gown receiving top-priority treatment throughout the entire process.
That's exactly the goal! Proper archival preservation keeps the fabric, lace, and embroidery in wearing condition for future generations. Families frequently preserve christening gowns specifically so they can be worn again for a younger sibling, a grandchild, or as a beloved family tradition passed lovingly down through the years.
Yes. Our team inspects your gown upon arrival and performs minor repairs, such as reattaching loose buttons, securing delicate beadwork, or fixing small thread pulls, at no additional cost.