The start of a new year is generally a time of high hopes for the future. My guess is that for most of you, 2009 is an exception to that rule. Most textile service operators today are at best cautious, if not pessimistic about the future, at least in the short term. In many parts of the United States, sales at restaurants, hotels and industrial venues are suffering as the recession deepens. That in turn is putting the squeeze on the bottom line at many of your companies.
 
In this environment, many of you may be tempted ...