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Orange Restoration Labs

Why Choose Orange Restoration Labs?

Orange Restoration Labs is an award winning wedding dress and specialty garment preservation, cleaning, and restoration specialist in Norwalk, Connecticut. At Orange Restoration Labs, we understand that your wedding dress is one of the most cherished garments you’ll ever own, which is why we have dedicated ourselves to the delicate art of preserving and restoring them. Our experienced team has over 30 years of expertise in wedding dress preservation and has had the pleasure of handling a variety of gowns, from the most simple and understated to the most complex and intricate.

Environmental Responsibility:

  • At Orange Restoration Labs, we value the environment as much as we do your wedding dress. As such, we have developed our green, eco-friendly practices to reduce our impact on the environment and preserve our natural resources. We also offer personalized cleaning and restoration techniques that do not involve the use of harsh chemicals or bleaches.

Reputation and Credentials:

  • Our clients can trust us as our experts are accredited by the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists (AWGS). This guarantees that our restoration, preservation, and cleaning techniques have met or exceeded the stringent standards required by the association.
wedding gown with intricate beadwork and floral embellishment
bride trying on wedding gown with bridesmaids

Personalized and Comprehensive Services:

  • We pride ourselves on offering personalized services to our clients, treating each wedding dress like a unique masterpiece. Whether you require cleaning, alterations, repairs, or restoration, we are committed to providing you with the highest level of care and attention. Our staff is also dedicated to providing you with the best customer experience by offering free consultations, quick turnarounds, and unmatched value.

state-of-the-art preservation and cleaning techniques:

  • Our preservation techniques are tailored to the specific needs of your dress. We utilize top-of-the-line, acid-free preservation boxes and an exclusive archival packaging system to guarantee that your dress remains pristine for generations. Moreover, our expert cleaning process is second to none, using only the safest and gentlest of cleaning methods that guarantee your gown’s fabric and embellishments will stay as beautiful as the day you wore it.

More About Us

We also work hard to be as gentle on the planet as we are to your gowns. We work with Carbonfund.org to help fund reforestation projects worldwide, and we are among the very first in the industry to offer carbon-neutral wedding gown cleaning and wedding gown preservation, and our MuseumCare™ ZeroCarbon™ wedding gown preservations are truly unique. Learn more here

Orange Restoration Labs opened in 1990 and is now the largest wedding gown care and wedding gown preservation service in New England. Recently, MICHAEL ASTORINO PARTNERED WITH HIS PRODUCTION MANAGER, ERNST J. ELOI OF Fabricare Cleaners acquired Orange Restoration Labs. Fabricare Cleaners is a top-rated, full service premium dry cleaner that has been the go-to cleaner in Fairfield county for 35 years, and has been preserving bridal gowns for many years. ERNST HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE TOP CLEANERS IN THE INDUSTRY AND IS VERY EXPERIENCED WITH HANDLING LUXURY AND COUTURE BRANDS.

Here are links to frequently asked questions to further help you!

bride and groom at wedding in beautiful greenhouse

Make An Appointment

If you are interested in our services or have any questions, contact us today. We look forward to helping you preserve and restore your wedding dress for years to come.