Due to TRSA outreach efforts of TRSA, California Assembly Member Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) recently amended AB 2379 prior to a hearing of the Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials to remove language detrimental to the linen, uniform and facility services industry.

The original version of the bill required any item made of material composed of more than 50% synthetic material (sheets, napkins tablecloths, uniforms etc.) bear a label that states “Sheds plastic microfibers when washed. Hand washing recommended to reduce shedding.”

TRSA contacted Assembly member Bloom’s office with concerns that the industry had with the bill and ...