Sustainability claims are everywhere, but where's the proof? Hohenstein's Ben Mead explains how independent testing verifies claims, why textile longevity matters and what cleaners should expect next.

Sustainability doesn't always require a big campaign. TSC Wetclean, Seitz and Kreussler show how simple, accessible messages can encourage smarter clothing choices, extend garment life and highlight meaningful

Can commercial laundry operations become more sustainable without sacrificing productivity or profitability? Advances in laundry technology are helping operators reduce energy and water consumption, improve chemical management, extend

Dry cleaners and other fabricare professionals see firsthand how garments perform over time. Fashion Takes Action says that practical knowledge could play a much bigger role in reducing

For some time, professional fabricare plants have relied on dry cleaning as the primary production method for delicate garments.  Today, many operators are re-evaluating that equation.  Advocates of modern wet

I just had a fascinating interview with Shannon Fraser of Henderson Associates, which helps companies secure Canadian government funding for innovation and operational improvements. Though this won't apply

In today’s industry, being bigger isn’t always better. Miele’s Little Giants are compact laundry machines that use smart technology to get more done in less space. By focusing

We had our annual Seminars for Success last weekend at our office. The theme this year was Threading the Needle: Business Planning in Changing Times. We had a

GreenClean Fabric Care Services opened in 2003 in Woodbridge, ON. President David Alonzi initially specialized in fire/flood restoration for contractors and insurance companies. The company has expanded to

C&K Courtesy Cleaners Ltd., in Surrey, BC, is owned by partners Charlotte Morton and Khanh Chau. They purchased an existing business in 1990, which had only been open