In recent years, an increasing number of healthcare organizations have imported finer linens and garments with the goal of image enhancement and making patient stays more comfortable. So far the trend has manifested itself most conspicuously in private clinics, hospitals and upscale care centers in major metropolitan areas. It has yet to surface significantly in urban medical centers beset by the A-list of big city problems, e.g., violent crime, drug abuse and homelessness. Given all of that and related issues germane to the textile service business, some industry experts question the trend’s viability and durability. Others see it as a ...