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Textile Conservation and Restoration
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Anoxic Treatment
A technique to eradicate pests from textiles without chemicals.
Tapestry Conservation
Involves stabilizing and preserving the structural integrity of historic tapestries.
Dye Analysis
Identifying the dyes used in historical textiles to understand their composition and to aid in accurate restoration.
Water Immersion
A method for cleaning and realigning fibres in textiles that are robust enough to be wetted.
Flat Lining
A technique used to support weak textiles by attaching them to a stable fabric.
Wet Cleaning
Involved controlled washing techniques specific to textile conservation.
Inpainting
Technique used to restore lost or damaged parts of the textile pattern.
Dry Cleaning
The use of solvents rather than water to clean sensitive textiles.
Freeze-Drying
A technique used for textiles that have been water-damaged, especially from floods.
Humidification
Used to relax creases and folds in textiles without direct contact with liquid water.
Microscopy
The use of microscopes to examine and analyze fibres, weaves, and degradation on a microscopic level.
Photography Documentation
Recording the condition of textiles before, during, and after conservation work.
Digital Weaving
Recreating missing portions of a textile or replicating texture using digital tools.
Colorfastness Testing
Determining the resistance of dyes in textiles to fading or running.
Adhesive Treatments
The use of adhesives to repair or reinforce textiles.
Light Exposure Monitoring
Managing the amount of light to which a textile is exposed to prevent degradation.
Pest Management
Protecting textiles from insects and other pests that can cause damage.
Stain Removal
The careful elimination of stains from textiles during conservation.
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