All ChecklistsTextile Restoration
Textile & Fabric Emergency Care
Immediate care steps for damaged clothing, wedding dresses, quilts, and other valuable textiles.
- 1Do NOT machine wash or dry smoke-damaged textiles
- 2Remove wet textiles from standing water gently
- 3Lay flat on clean, absorbent surfaces — do not hang
- 4Do not wring or twist wet fabrics
- 5Keep garments on padded hangers if hanging is necessary
- 6Avoid direct sunlight on wet or damaged textiles
- 7Do not iron or use heat on smoke-damaged fabrics
- 8Place tissue paper between layers to prevent transfer
- 9Contact Prism Specialties DMV for professional textile restoration
- 10Document each item with photos and descriptions for insurance