Expert Guide

15 de julio de 2025

Expert Guide to Laundry Production: Extraction in the Laundry Industry

At the end of the wash cycle each item in the load is saturated thoroughly with water. At this point the excess water must be removed from the load. Draining the washer only removes the free or surface water from these items but does not remove any of the water absorbed by the saturated fabrics. Cotton for example, can easily hold water up to 2.5 times its bone-dry weight. For example, 500 grams of dry cotton can absorb about 1.2 kilograms of water. Thus, the saturated weight of cotton is about 3.5 times the weight of bone-dry fabric.

3 de marzo de 2025

Expert Guide to Laundry Production: The Washing Phase

The washing section is the heart of every laundry! Quality without question starts here. Aided by correct soil classification and load make up in the soil sorting section.

2 de septiembre de 2025

Expert Guide to Production: Tumbling and Conditioning Introduction

The purpose of the drying operations is to reduce the moisture level remaining in the product and linens so that it may be processed effectively in succeeding operations.

21 de septiembre de 2026

Expert Guide: The Biggest Sources of Lost Revenue in Commercial Laundries

Where does a commercial laundry really lose money? Often, it’s not through major breakdowns, but through small, hidden inefficiencies that add up over time. This article explores how laundries can improve profitability by tracking labour productivity, machine utilisation, energy consumption and preventative maintenance. Discover practical ways to identify performance gaps, reduce operating costs and unlock greater efficiency across healthcare, hospitality and garment processing operations.