The 18th century proverb, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness,” is becoming more than a quaint homily for textile services. The expansion of TRSA Hygienically Clean Certification offers proof that laundered product cleanliness is evolving from a good business practice to a necessity. This is more so for launderers serving healthcare markets, but increasingly important to any business in our industry. 
 
In 2005, TRSA launched the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) to assure healthcare providers that their launderers used sanitary processes for laundering linens, uniforms and other reusable textiles. This initiative was not only well-received as a means ...