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.