About Exclusive · Islington, London

A family business.
A careful approach.

For us, garment care is about more than cleaning. It is about understanding what is in front of us — the fabric, the construction, the condition and the person who has trusted us with it.

A tailor at work in a garment-care workshop
Islington · London · Established Experience
Hands carefully guiding fabric during garment care
Our Story

Built around experience.
Shaped by care.

We're a family-run business based in Islington, London, focused on garment care, dry cleaning and tailoring — supported by more than 50 years of combined experience across the team.

That experience has been shaped by working with delicate, unusual and complex garments, where a considered approach matters more than a standard process.

Experience · Knowledge · Judgement 50+

Years of combined experience across the team.

Experience is valuable not simply because of the number itself, but because garment care so often involves judgement.

  • What fabric is this?
  • How is it constructed?
  • What condition is it in?
  • What has happened to it previously?
  • What treatment is appropriate?
  • What risks should be discussed?
A tailor working carefully on a garment
Our Philosophy

Good care is more than a clean.

A garment is not simply a piece of fabric. It can have construction, fit, shape, lining, embellishment, history and sentimental value.

Our approach is built on understanding the garment first, before deciding how to proceed.

Before The Treatment

We look at what is actually in front of us.

01

Fabric

What material are we dealing with?

02

Construction

How has the garment been made?

03

Condition

What condition is it currently in?

04

Details

Are there embellishments, trims, linings or specialist elements?

05

Care Requirements

What treatment is appropriate?

Careful assessment of fabric and pattern before treatment
Specialist Care

Not every garment should be treated the same way.

Silk, delicate fabrics, vintage pieces, embellished garments and items without care labels may require individual assessment before treatment.

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Delicate · Unusual · Complex

Sometimes the right answer starts with a conversation.

Some garments can be unpredictable — a missing care label, an extremely delicate fabric, an aged garment, specialist embellishment, unusual construction, or previous damage or treatment.

In these situations, we may need to discuss treatment risks with you before proceeding.

Craft · Experience · Attention

Experience shows in the details.

Close detail of fabric during garment care

Fabric

Understanding how different materials behave.

Close detail of garment construction and pattern

Construction

Recognising how a garment has been put together.

Close detail of finishing work on a garment

Finish

Understanding that the final presentation matters.

A considered, personal approach to garment care
Personal Service

A business where the conversation still matters.

We're family-run and independent, and we believe personal service matters. You can speak to us directly, and WhatsApp is available for questions — including sending photographs before dropping off a garment.

Ask Us About Your Garment
Islington · London

Rooted in Islington.
Open to customers across the UK.

Our workshop is based in Islington. You're welcome to visit locally, and selected local collection and delivery is available for selected postcodes, subject to applicable charges. Suitable garments from further afield can be sent through our UK postal and courier service.

UK Postal · Nationwide

Wherever you are, our workshop is only a parcel away.

01

Message Us

Get in touch to discuss your garment.

02

Send Your Garment

Suitable items are sent by post or courier.

03

Assessment

Your garment is assessed before treatment.

04

Care & Return

The appropriate service is carried out, and the garment is returned to you.

Honest Care

We would rather have an honest conversation than make a promise we cannot keep.

Not every garment can be treated in the same way. Some carry additional treatment risks, and results can depend on fabric, construction and condition.

You may need to acknowledge relevant risks before treatment — we aim to advise you before proceeding, not after.

The House · Our Services

A full range of specialist care.

Also Available

The Craft Behind The Care

Every garment arrives with a different question.

Receiving a garment for assessment

Receive

Understanding what has been brought in.

Assessing material, construction and condition

Assess

Looking carefully at material, construction and condition.

Applying the appropriate garment care

Care

Applying the appropriate service and finishing.

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Every garment, carefully handled.

Exclusive Drycleaning & Tailoring · Islington
From First Message To Final Return

Simple for the customer. Considered behind the scenes.

Before

Get In Touch

Send a message or photograph if you're unsure.

During

Assessment

The garment is assessed and the appropriate service considered.

After

Care & Return

The garment is carefully processed and prepared for collection, delivery or return.

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About Us FAQ

Questions, answered.

Islington, London.

Yes, we're a family-run business.

More than 50 years of combined experience.

Yes, subject to individual assessment.

Yes — WhatsApp can be used to send photographs and ask for guidance.

Yes, suitable garments can be sent by post or courier from across the UK.

Available for selected postcodes and subject to applicable charges.

We're closed Thursdays and Sundays.

The garment can be assessed — you're welcome to send a photograph via WhatsApp first.

Send us a photograph of your garment to start the conversation
Not Sure What Your Garment Needs?

Send us a photograph.
Let's start there.

Tell us what you have, what you need and anything you already know about the garment. We'll help you understand the best next step.