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Live News
Cinet sets its sights on Asia
10 January 2012

Cinet, the European textile care association, has turned its attention to the Asian market and will be contributing to an EC funded project to improve the energy efficiency and environmental performance in China’s SMEs and large companies.


Equinox Chemicals expands textile care portfolio
Johnson Service Group enters refinancing agreement
Kannegiesser equips energy-efficient Caribbean laundry
Industry pays tributes to Theo Lagrange
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Feature
Treating stains safely and successfully

Good stain removal skills are an essential part of a high quality drycleaning service. Roger Cawood advises on best practice


Balancing costs and pricing
Developing a standard that’s worth promoting
Practical advice, regulations and technology
Highlighting profitable niches for textile rental
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What went wrong
CURTAINS

Curtain services can be profitable but even a minor error can result in a claim for thousands, says Richard Neale


TEXTURES
WEDDING DRESSES
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Comment
State of the industries

The end of the year is a good time to look back on the state of play.


A long-term opportunity
Time to get tough
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Drycleaners' Trade Secrets
Improving your profit margins

Drycleaners can vary considerably in their approach to counter procedures. Too frequently, inspection on the counter may be confined to a cursory glance at the exterior and perhaps a check on the aftercare label, writes Roger Cawood.


Improving solvent mileage
Rippling and bubbling
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