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News round-up 05


News round-up/Comment 06


News round-up 07


News round-up 10


Uniforms and PPE


The case for washing PPE and uniforms professionally, whatever the sector, is made with panache


12 Laundry chemicals


Gentle chemicals need to be strong on hygiene and stain removal whether for laundries or wetcleaning establishments


14 OPL dryers


The best climate for drying is now available in a clever steel box as we find out in this round-up of dryer developments


16 Material Solutions


Odourless finishing is a challenge sometimes, especially for roller towels. Richard Neale of LTC Worldwide has the answers


18 Trade Secrets


Roger Cawood kits out a retail shop with the basics for newcomers and those wishing to replace equipment


24 What Went Wrong


Chemical damage to textiles can be avoided as Roger Cawood and Richard Neale explain


22 Past Master


A Worshipful Company of Launderers Past Master, Roger Salmond, explains the value of networking with fellow Liverymen


23 Howard’s Way


Complaints are no joke and Howard Bradley admits that he has been caught on the wrong side at times


14 10 08-09


Hospitality is getting back to work and there is a good feeling in the air as the sector’s laundries open up for what we hope is going to be a cracking summer. We hear about initiatives to help this drive forward and encouraging predictions


Cover Story


June 2021


Editorial Editor


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Regular contributors International Penny Wilson Linen rental Richard Neale Retail textile care Roger Cawood, Richard Neale


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