TWILL CONSERVATION

Textile & Art Conservation in Park City, Utah

Color checker and dye dropper in a textile conservation studio

The Studio

Twill Conservation is a private textile and art conservation studio based in Park City, Utah. The studio focuses on the preservation and stabilization of historic and contemporary textiles, garments, quilts, tapestries, flags and banners, liturgical vestments, fiber artworks, and mixed-material objects.

Led by textile and objects conservator Livi van de Star, MSc, the studio provides museum-quality treatments, condition assessments, mounting solutions, and preservation planning for private clients, families, galleries, and institutions.

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Approach to Textile Conservation

Treatments are minimally interventive, documented, and carried out with reversible, museum-grade materials. Each conservation plan considers how the textile was made, how it has been used, and how it will be handled or displayed in the future, balancing stability, appearance, and historical integrity.

Our philosophy forms the foundation of the studio. Each treatment affirms the original intent and heritage of the object and upholds high standards in conservation science. The Twill approach is grounded in scientific analysis, cultural sensitivity, and ethical decision-making. We work with you to determine an appropriate path for stabilization or restoration and provide clear, detailed plans tailored to your objects’ needs.

What We Treat

Textile conservation and stabilization services for private collections, museums, churches, and galleries. The studio can assist with single objects or small groups of textiles, advising on treatment, long-term care, and safe display.

Historical textilesQuilts, embroideries, samplers, wall hangings, and household textiles with historic or family significance.
Garments & fashionWedding dresses, couture garments, uniforms, performance costume, and historic dress needing safe storage or display.
Flags & bannersHistoric flags, school or military banners, and commemorative textiles weakened by age, light, or strain.
Religious textilesLiturgical vestments, altar textiles, and processional banners requiring careful handling and ethical treatment.
Mixed-material worksObjects combining textiles with plastics, metals, paper, or organic materials that benefit from custom supports.
Contemporary fiber artTextile-based artworks with experimental fibers, dyes, and constructions, including sculptural or installation pieces.

Twill operates as a full-service conservation studio, offering assessment, treatment, mounting, and consultation for individual objects as well as larger collections.

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How the Process Works

A simple, documented, structured process tailored to the needs of each object.

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Assessment

Visual and tactile examination of materials, structure, and previous repairs, with photographs and notes to record condition and risks.

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Proposal

A written conservation proposal outlining recommended treatment, options, and estimated time and cost.

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Treatment & Documentation

Treatment using reversible materials, accompanied by photographic and written documentation and recommendations for future care.

Additional documentation, mounting solutions, and long–term preservation guidance are provided as needed.

Request an Assessment

For inquiries regarding textiles, garments, banners, and mixed-material objects, the studio offers preliminary assessments and guidance for next steps.

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