The healthcare sector has been a steady source of growth for textile services providers for many years, even remaining relatively stable during the Great Recession that began in late 2007. However, this sector is undergoing vast changes that will affect how textile services providers serve this market now and into the future. Operators that adapt to these changes will have the best shot at success going forward.
 
ACUTE-CARE SHRINKAGE
 
A major area of concern to providers of hospital textiles is the continuing decline in the amount of patients in this area. “We are seeing ...