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TSA conference 2021: All together now
The first TSA conference since 2019 was an event that educated, inspired, amused and invigorated and was just what the industry needed at this time. Kathy Bowry was there
Minimising laundry’s carbon footprint – how much further can we go?
Richard Neale of LTC Worldwide addresses the issue of lowering the industry’s carbon footprint, hailing successes and pointing the way for further improvements
Evening wear and ballgowns
Richard Neale and Roger Cawood choreograph steps for dancing successfully around problems with glamorous evening wear
It’s all in the finish… Women’s garments
Because of the wide range of style and fabric types to be found in women’s garments, the finisher often has to evaluate the garment and then decide on the most appropriate method rather than employing a standard finishing method. In this final finishing article I have selected what I believe to be the most useful techniques that will help improve the finish in cases which can sometimes tax the knowledge of the most experienced staff.
Quiet Mark makes a noise about noise abatement
UK
Eighteen months after the first lockdown a survey shows that more than half of UK adults would now factor noise into their future employment decision, according to Quiet Mark’s new trend report. And, according to WHO, says the survey’s sponsor, Quiet Mark, noise pollution is the second biggest killer after air pollution.
Past and present unite at WCL 60th anniversary celebrations
UK
The Worshipful Company of Launderers (WCL) celebrated its 60th anniversary as a modern London City Livery Company on 8 October, a year late because of Covid-19. “After many a false-start it was wonderful to find ourselves, at last, in the splendour of Mansion House celebrating the Company’s 60th Anniversary as well as the 21st Anniversary of our association with the Royal Logistic Corps, albeit belatedly with Deputy Master (and most recent Past Master), Major Jack Strachan presiding.
Texcare Forum France: ‘Positive outcome’ for new format
FRANCE
It was a positive outcome for the first regional forum for the French textile care industry, according to organiser Messe Frankfurt France. The first TexcareForum France took place on 27 September at the CCI, Nantes St-Nazaire in a new format bringing together professionals from the Nantes region.
Case study: Claridge’s cranes in Miele Professional for top-notch textile care
UK The legendary Claridge’s in London’s upmarket Mayfair has a long-standing relationship with royalty, international diplomats, world leaders, show biz celebrities and anyone with a large enough budget to stay there. With such a clientele, it is essential to Claridge’s that its laundry is equipped to care for luxury garments as well as linen from the hotel’s catering services, explained Miele Professional.
Ubi transparent over RFID advantages for commercial laundries
UK Adoption of RFID technology by healthcare and hospitality laundries can open up a whole new world of efficiencies, according to UBI Solutions (Ubi) which has been working with CLEAN Linen & Workwear. In addition to the problems linked to the recent health crisis, the laundry sector is undergoing major changes, particularly in terms of technology and the environment. Each year, it faces new challenges to remain competitive in the face of increased competition.
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