Many textiles suffer structural damage as a result of wear and/or natural degradation processes. This is frequently catalysed by factors such as poor storage or long-term open display.

The Textile Conservancy is able to consolidate damaged textiles through application of a broad range of support techniques, from stitched repair to adhesive treatments. Each treatment is designed to achieve the maximum support for the object whilst being sympathetic to the materials of construction.

Repair Examples
	The leading edge on two pairs of silk damask curtains were damaged as a result of long-term exposure to natural light. Appropriately dyed silk and conservation-grade net were used to repair the shattered silk. Image courtesy of ‘The Trustees of the Goodwood Collection’
	The pole sleeve of a silk banner was damaged along the line of machine stitching. A patch of appropriately dyed silk was placed behind the silk and secured in position using silk thread.

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