Textile conservation
The examination, stabilisation and care of woven, embroidered or otherwise fibre-based objects.
Example
A woven textile display balances visibility with support, light control and the long-term stability of fibres and dyes.
Sources: musee-moyenage.fr
Related terms
Techniques and materials
Woven textile technique
A textile technique in which coloured weft threads create the image as the fabric is woven.
Conservation and research
Light-sensitive art
Works whose materials can fade or degrade through cumulative exposure to light.
Conservation and research
Preventive conservation
Measures that reduce risks to collections by controlling handling, display, environment and storage before damage...
Conservation and research
Condition report
A dated record of an object's physical state used to monitor change and guide handling, display or treatment.
