Tests Performed by Independent Laboratory on Four Identical Bridal Gowns, Cleaned and Preserved by Four Nationally-Known Bridal Gown Preservation Services and Measured Against Fifth Identical, Never-Worn Bridal Gown

Appearance includes:

- original whiteness/color maintained;
- no damage from stain removal procedures;
- no visible damage/distortion to beads, sequins, or lace;
- no spots, stains, streaks, or swales;
- appropriate finish on fabric; no seam or button impressions on right side;
- hemline level;
- no distortion or stretching;
- no creases in sleeves;
- no leave-off marks;
- no sharp creases in gathered areas;
- no zipper that sticks;
- no loss of body or hand;
- seams pressed open or in direction secured;
- no rips, tears, unstitched seams or hemlines;
- inside facings flat and smooth.

Packaging includes:

- no metal hangers;
- metal buttons/findings and shoulder pads stored separately;
- acid-free box or box lined with white, acid-free tissue;
- instructions for consumers on where and how to store;
- no plastic bags used;
- sleeves, bodice, and folds stuffed with acid-free tissue to prevent hard wrinkles;
- no vacuum sealing; integrity of guarantee.