The Environment and Laundry Technology group of the European Textile Services Association (ETSA) recently gathered in Brussels to ponder how the linen, uniform and facility services industry will evolve in the next five years. Key topics centered on linen, workwear and PPE, machinery, chemicals and certification initiatives. Below are highlights of that discussion.

LINEN PERSPECTIVE

For a textile perspective, Claus Nissen of Beirholm, a manufacturer of textiles for hotels, restaurants and healthcare, noted that in the next five years companies the business will move forward through the expanded use of value-creation networks. More companies will think about the total ...