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Optimism lifts despite growth hitting the slides Growth hits the brakes in Italy but consumers remain confident. Will the new government’s electoral promises to cut bureaucracy help? And will it be able to fulfil those pledges?...
Business is booming Textile care services in Germany are enjoying an upswing that promises to continue its rise in 2018. Kathleen Armstrong reports
Heavy duty, light on energy – and very smart, too A new generation of smart heavy-duty tumble dryers that are light on energy use and easy to operate has recently come on stream from major manufacturers. Kathy Bowry reports
Designed for maximum efficiency Cost has long been a key factor for all OPL customers. More and more customers are looking for machines that are cost-effective to buy and to operate. Tony Vince reports
Effective maintenance of firefighter’s uniforms Richard Neale of LCT Worldwide explores the most efficient methods to effectively remove soot and other carcinogens and other contaminants from firefighters uniforms
Setting out the stand for linen procurement in the NHS The Society of Hospital Linen Services and Laundry Managers (SHLSLM) forum and exhibition was an opportunity for hospital laundry professionals to learn from one another and catch up...
Solvents and spotting chemicals The proliferation of solvents and spotting kits on the market now is confusing so Stacey King of DTC sets the record straight on how to use them to best advantage while highlighting...
Upholstery items Stacey King of DTC takes a look at some of the problems that can arise when drycleaning household textiles
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
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