Experts on the panel will also examine what effect de-skilling has had on drycleaning standards and on customer care in the industry.

Solvents will also be high on the conference agenda with presentations by Ian Battle of Johnsons Cleaners UK and Jason Alexander of Renzacci UK.

Other topics include garment manufacture, the Xeros virtually waterless washing system, wetcleaning and the hospitality industry.

Chris Tebbs of the International Drycleaners Congress will take a global view of the drycleaning industry.