I’ve spent 25 years in the rental textile and apparel industry, mainly in a behind-the-scenes role helping supply the rental laundry industry with garments of all types (traditional uniform and flame-resistant [FR] apparel). I’ve had a great career—always exciting and learning something new. 
 
Garments go south
 
An apparel company hired me in 1984 out of college. This proud garment manufacturer had many manufacturing plants located in the rural South. Hence the occasional trip to “corporate” in Nashville was always welcome. After a few years in rural America, I moved to the Dominican Republic with ...