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August 09, 2024
Celebrating International Linen and Uniform Service Day with Infinite Laundry & LinenMaster
Join Infinite Laundry and LinenMaster in celebrating the only holiday dedicated to the essential workers of the linen, laundry and uniform service industry.
What is International Linen and Uniform Service Day (ILUD)?
On August 9th, we celebrate International Linen and Uniform Service Day. This day serves as a tribute to the countless professionals worldwide who provide essential linen, uniform, and facility services. It marks the anniversary of the 1910 patent of “Thor,” the first electric washing machine by Alva J. Fisher, a pivotal moment in the commercial laundry industry.
Linen and uniform services offer critical support to various industries, including healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, food service, automotive, and retail. These services equip restaurants with pristine table linens and promote clean and safe environments in healthcare facilities. They provide businesses with the uniforms and linens they need to operate smoothly.
At Infinite Laundry and LinenMaster, we recognize and celebrate the dedication of millions of linen and laundry industry workers. These professionals ensure businesses receive fresh linens, towels, uniforms, and facility services every week. Such services proved especially crucial during the pandemic. During this time, the industry provided essential reusable PPE and critical supplies to hospitals.
The Secret Life of Linens
To celebrate and raise awareness of the holiday this year, we launched a themed campaign, “Secret Life of Linens.” This campaign featured a day in the life and behind the scenes of linens from various industries that came to life with their own personalities in an animated and engaging video series. The video series starred:
- Nelly Crumbcatcher, the restaurant napkin
- Dusty, the doormat
- Terry McSqueegee, the hotel towel
- Sally McScrub, the reusable scrub
- Norm, the manufacturing uniform
Catch up and meet the characters on our YouTube channel or social media pages and head to our website page to download the graphics or videos to share with your network.
Celebrate #ILUD with Infinite Laundry!
Want to join us in observing International Linen and Uniform Service Day? Give a shoutout to your local laundry businesses or service professionals on social media using #ILUD. Share photos of the linen and uniform products provided by your local service provider or with their delivery team members. Patronize businesses that rely on commercial linen and uniform services, such as restaurants, hotels, and medical centers.
The holiday has received support from TRSA and many other industry leaders. Help us bring public awareness to the critical role linen and uniform services play in our global economy. Together, we can support these essential services and look forward to a future with even more hygienically clean, sustainable solutions.
Learn more about the holiday and how you can participate on our web page.
