Aftercare
Dry Cleaning &
Gown Preservation
Specialist cleaning, stain treatment and heirloom boxing for wedding gowns, occasion wear and delicate couture — handled by the people who make them.
Why us
A couture gown should never be cleaned like an ordinary garment
Hand-beading, silk tulle, French lace and structured corsetry all react differently to solvent, heat and pressure. Because we build these gowns ourselves, we know exactly how each one is constructed — where the boning sits, how the beading is anchored, and which seams can and cannot take a press. Your gown is cleaned in-atelier by hand, not sent through a conveyor.
Starting prices
What it costs
All prices are starting prices, confirmed after a free inspection. Fabric, embellishment, train length and the condition of the gown determine the final quote.
Wedding Gown Clean
From R1,450
Standard silhouettes, light soiling
- ✦ Full garment inspection & fabric test
- ✦ Gentle couture-safe solvent clean
- ✦ Hem, train & underskirt soil treatment
- ✦ Hand press, steam & finish
- ✦ Returned on a padded hanger in a breathable garment bag
Beaded / Couture Gown Clean
From R2,250
Heavy beading, lace appliqué, long trains
- ✦ Hand-protected beadwork, sequins & appliqué
- ✦ Delicate spot treatment on silk, tulle & lace
- ✦ Loose beads and hooks re-secured
- ✦ Extended hand finishing & steaming
- ✦ Quoted after inspection for very heavy embellishment
Occasion & Evening Wear
From R650
Matric ball, nikkah, mother-of-the-bride, suits
- ✦ Evening gowns, matric ball dresses & abayas
- ✦ Two-piece suits and jackets
- ✦ Press and steam finish included
- ✦ Turnaround from 3–5 working days
Veils & Accessories
From R350
Per item
- ✦ Cathedral, chapel and blusher veils
- ✦ Boleros, capes, gloves and sashes
- ✦ Edge lace and trim re-shaped
- ✦ Rolled and boxed to prevent creasing
Add-on treatments
- Stain removal (wine, make-up, grass, oil)From R280 per treatment
- Hem & train de-soiling (heavily walked gowns)From R450
- Underarm & perspiration treatmentFrom R250
- Heirloom preservation boxing (acid-free)From R1,850
- Rush service (48-hour turnaround)+50% of clean price
- Collection & delivery in greater Cape TownFrom R220 return
How it works
Five careful steps
- 01
Drop-off or collection
Bring your gown to the Goodwood studio, or book a courier collection anywhere in greater Cape Town.
- 02
Inspection & quote
Every garment is inspected under light — fabric, beading, stains and existing damage are logged and a firm quote is confirmed before any work begins.
- 03
Specialist clean
Cleaning is matched to the fabric: silk, tulle, organza, satin and heavily beaded pieces are each handled differently, with beadwork protected by hand.
- 04
Press, finish & repair
Hand pressing and steaming, plus any loose beads, hooks or hems re-secured before packing.
- 05
Return or preserve
Collected on a padded hanger in a breathable bag — or sealed into an acid-free heirloom box for long-term storage.
Turnaround
Standard 7–10 working days
Heavily beaded or badly soiled gowns may need 10–14 working days. A 48-hour rush service is available on request. We recommend cleaning your gown within 4–6 weeks of your wedding — champagne, perspiration and make-up oxidise into permanent stains if left.