Environment & Sustainability

Professional care that's good for costumes and the planet

Costume Care uses specialist wet care cleaning powered by 100% renewable energy. No harsh solvents, no fossil fuels, no chemical discharge — professional costume cleaning that's better for your garments and better for the environment.

100%

Renewable energy powering our facility — no fossil fuels used in the cleaning process

Zero

Toxic solvent discharge — all water safely treated before disposal

Less

Energy usage than traditional dry cleaning — efficient processes, renewable sources

Longer

Costume lifespan with proper specialist care — reducing waste and environmental impact

Why Wet Care?

The environmental case for wet cleaning

Solvent-based dry cleaning

Uses harsh synthetic solvents (incl. PERC)
Contaminates water systems
Requires special disposal procedures
Persists in the environment
High energy consumption
Weakens fabrics = shorter garment lifespan

Specialist wet care

Water-based cleaning
Biodegradable detergents
Safe water disposal
No toxic residues
Lower energy use — 100% renewable
Protects fabrics = longer garment lifespan

Our Commitments

How we operate responsibly

Powered by 100% renewable energy

Our specialist facility is powered entirely by renewable energy sources — no fossil fuels used in the costume cleaning process. This eliminates greenhouse gas emissions from our cleaning operations, making our service genuinely sustainable.

Biodegradable detergents

We use carefully formulated, biodegradable detergents specifically designed for specialist costume cleaning. Unlike some commercial laundry products, our detergents break down naturally in water systems — leaving no persistent chemicals or residues.

No chemical solvents

Traditional dry cleaning uses perchloroethylene and other synthetic chemicals that contaminate water systems and persist in the environment. Our wet care process uses water as the primary cleaning medium — completely natural, safe, and biodegradable.

Extending costume lifespan reduces waste

Harsh dry cleaning chemicals weaken fabrics over time. Our gentle specialist wet care process protects fabrics and prevents deterioration — so costumes last longer. Longer costume lifespan means less waste and a reduced environmental impact overall.

FAQ

Questions about our environmental approach

Yes. Dry cleaning uses harsh chemical solvents that contaminate water systems and require special disposal procedures. Wet care uses water and biodegradable detergents — much safer for the environment. Our facility is also powered by 100% renewable energy, eliminating fossil fuel use in the cleaning process.

Our biodegradable detergents break down naturally — no toxic residues or chemicals persist in the environment.

Yes. Harsh dry cleaning chemicals weaken fabrics over time. Our gentle, specialist wet care process protects fabrics and prevents deterioration — so costumes last longer. Longer costume lifespan means less waste and reduced environmental impact.

For costume cleaning, water-based cleaning is actually more effective. Our Costume-Safe process removes dirt, sweat, makeup, and odours more thoroughly than dry cleaning — and it does so without harsh chemicals. It's both more effective and better for the environment.