Textile Conservator and Fabric Care Specialist. Expert in the maintenance of delicate fibres like silk, Leavers lace, and embroidery, with a focus on laundry solutions for hard water areas.
Beatrice Halloway brings a scientific approach to garment care, holding a Master's in Textile Conservation and having worked with museum costume archives. She is the go-to expert for preserving the longevity of luxury investments, offering definitive advice on washing silk in London's notoriously hard water and restoring the brilliance of greyed lace. Beatrice understands the molecular structure of fibres, explaining why enzymes in standard detergents destroy protein-based fabrics like silk and wool. Her content is indispensable for readers looking to extend the lifespan of £200+ sets, covering everything from moth prevention in storage to the chemistry of stain removal without damaging fragile dyes. She turns laundry into a precise, ritualistic art form.