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Towel quality – the hallmark of a good laundry service Following the principles set out in this article will help launderers to produce terry towels that stay white, are thick and fluffy and display no harshness or hardness, says...
Protection through decontamination In this textile rental special, we look at the firefighting PPE care market, the role of managed care programmes and the implications of recent studies that detail of the dangers...
Growth and investment A promising economic forecast for 2018, the financial strength of the textile rental companies and high labour costs mean investment in new, more efficient equipment is definitely on...
Finding a winning combination Advances in textile developments means that for many garments wetcleaning is a more suitable option. Finding how best to work this in to more traditional drycleaning and...
Taking control of finishing Establishing a successful on premises laundry needs all the right ingredients—the right equipment, the correct procedures and proper staff training. Tony Vince reports
Effective maintenance of healthcare uniforms Richard Neale of LTC Worldwide gets to grips with decontamination and disinfection of healthcare garments
Part 2 – Finishing with style In the second part of our masterclass on wetcleaning, our resident expert Roger Cawood draws attention to some critical issues of particular interest to those who are new or fairly new...
Growth, but at a price Things are looking good in Benelux with growth in all three countries. However, businesses are being affected by the fixation on low price over quality and are competing by adding...
Opportunities for growth Energy savings are a significant trend not only for the tunnel washer line but throughout the laundry. Developments in design focus on efficiency both in operation and resource...
Common wearer issues Poor storage and wear and tear can often result in unintentional damage that can end in a tussle between drycleaner and customer. Stacey King looks at some of the more common...
Looking for efficiency and reliability With OPL operators keen to cut costs, Tony Vince examines the implications for the latest generation of OPL dryers
Boosting solvent performance Modern detergents and chemical additives ensure a high standard of cleaning and finishing. Tony Vince examines the options now available to textile care professionals
Wetcleaning v drycleaning Part 1 – putting the record straight Roger Cawood raises concerns about wetcleaning being seen as a replacement to drycleaning, rather than as a supplementary technology, and also questions the perception that...
Providing data – management decisions To improve the way a laundry is managed, it is important to have a continuous flow of information about the organisation, including areas such as energy consumption, machine and...
Bag a new skill In a challenging market perhaps finding a niche to occupy as a supplement to everyday drycleaning or wetcleaning work could be the way forward for many businesses. Brian Pearce looks...
Winter warmers Stacey King of DTC looks at some of the problems that can arise when winter clothing appears at the counter
Technology creates greater choice Tony Vince looks at how co-operation between solvent producers and machine manufacturers is providing cleaners with even more choices
A region of opportunity and dynamism despite slow growth The economies of the countries of East Asia may have slowed over the past couple of years but the region remains dynamic and full of opportunity, writes Kathleen Armstrong
Winners take all The second annual LCN Awards ceremony was held on Thursday 19 October at the fabulous De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in the heart of London's West End – and it really was a glittering affair.
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