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Staff Writer
Reducing the risks
Roger Cawood takes a look at cotton, linen and viscose rayon, common cellulosic fibres that can cause problems if the cleaner is not aware of their individual properties that can easily result in fabric damage, colour loss and finishing complaints
A special mission
It is 80 years this hyear since the D-Day landings which heralded the end of World War II, and the occasion sends Howard Bradley down memory lane as he recalls a very special restoration task
Decontamination of workwear
Concerns have been raised about heavy metals and dangerous fibres, both asbestos and glass in workwear. Richard Neale of LTC Worldwide says forward thinking rental garment operators are putting plans in place to address these
Great quality in cleaning wedding gowns
Wedding dress cleaning commands a significant premium over everyday garments. This is because it demands considerably more work and skill to produce a result that will delight the bride, say Roger Cawood and Richard Neale
A peek at Texcare 24
Texcare is always well-supplied with dry/wetcleaning developments and this year’s edition looks set to run true to type in that respect. If you are going to Frankfurt in November, here is just a small taster of what to look out for. Don’t miss our Show Guide to all exhibitors in the November issue of LCNi
Elis opens first UK laundry facility dedicated exclusively to care homes
International multi-service provider Elis has announced the opening of a brand-new laundry UK facility dedicated solely to the residential care sector
March of the machines
Jensen’s partnership with ‘laundry nerds’ Inwatec was the catalyst for revolutionary AI development for laundries – and successive developments are learning to be even more intelligent
Compact ironers big up smaller businesses
Even though an OPL can be any size it wants to be, I guess in this piece we are looking at compact systems. So what is available now, pre Texcare 2024?
Professionally cleaning textiles and skins by hand
The prespect of hand cleaning items can be a little intimidating but a little bit of opractice can work wonders with confidence and skills, write Roger Cawood and Richard Neale
Justified quality assurance for allergen removal from workwear
Plenty of food for thought as Richard Neale of LTC Worldwide addresses the disciplines needed to ensure food industry workwear is as allergen-free as the food products produced in factories and professional kitchens