In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans gained a deeper appreciation for the frontline healthcare workers who protect us in times of crisis. But what many people still overlook is the critical infrastructure that protects them—particularly the systems that ensure a consistent supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). Among these systems, commercial laundry operators play a vital and often underappreciated role in safeguarding both healthcare professionals and patients.

Every day, healthcare facilities across the country rely on professional laundry services to provide hygienically clean, reusable PPE and textiles. These services ensure that gowns, linens, and other protective materials are ...