Costume and Textiles Storage
Collections of costumes and textiles within museum differ vastly, which means they can be incredibly difficult to preserve and care for.
Textiles and costumes can range from rugs to roles of fabrics to clothes to handbags to shoes. They might be made from delicate materials, such as lace or silk, might be of intricate design, or perhaps stronger woven fibres used for tapestries and carpets.
Choosing the right kind of storage is absolutely essential if such collections are to be safeguarded in the interests of future generations.
We understand that textiles and costume collections are incredibly variable, which is why we have developed a range of shelving designed specifically to suit the various specifications of your collection. We design our system with preservation in mind but we also supply you with a versatile design that can grow with your collection as and when you need it to.
Rolls of material, carpets and textiles can be stored flat on wide access shelving or on spools that can be built in to the system. Costumes, garments and flags can be supported off specially designed hanging rails, whilst systems can be designed to accommodate custom built drawers to house jackets and shawls.
We pride ourselves on the stability and security of our storage systems and, knowing that dust is a major problem when storing textiles and costumes, we also provide innovative solutions to help prevent this becoming a concern for your collection.
From initial consultation, our Museums Storage experts will work with you to ensure you get the right solution for your requirement at a price that suits your budget. Our team of specialists will carry out a full audit of your existing collection, as well as liaising with your department to ensure we understand their concerns and the best way to overcome these.
We will provide you with a fully integrated solution that is flexible so that you can adjust it to fit your ongoing storage requirements. Our friendly team is also on hand to provide you with product training should you require it.
