SMALL BEGINNINGS: Founder DR Kyle Grant-Talbo experienced the frustration of dealing with perpetually broken washing machines during his time at Oxford University, determined to find a solution to this problem. Equipped with nothing more than a bike and a backpack, he began providing a reliable and efficient laundry service for his fellow students. Then the business grew… Photo credit: Oxwash

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Elis, as it looks to the future in circular textile and hygiene services, has acquired Oxwash, the Pentland Capital-backed laundry operation committed to carbon-neutral, low-impact commercial laundry technology. 

The move marks a major milestone in Elis’s sustainability strategy, reinforcing its commitment to industrial decarbonisation and the future of circular textile care. Oxwash’s data-driven technology enables carbon-neutral operations, microfibre capture, and ultra-efficient water and energy use to be integrated across Elis’s network. 

Founded in 2018 by Dr Kyle Grant-Talbot, Oxwash operates the Big Blue I facility in Swindon, one of the most sustainable laundry plants in the UK. It complements Elis’s mission to provide low-carbon, resource-efficient textile and hygiene services to thousands of organisations nationwide. 

Mark Franklin, CEO of Elis UK, said: “We are pleased to announce Elis’ acquisition of Oxwash. This development will strengthen our network in the UK and support our ongoing commitment to delivering sustainable, high-quality textile services to customers across the country” 

Dr Kyle Grant-Talbot, CEO and founder of Oxwash, added: “Joining Elis, a company recognised by Ecovardis and committed to its Science Based Targets, provides Oxwash with an excellent fit for our carbon-neutral model, accelerating the transformation of textile care into a truly sustainable industry.”