ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Organizations representing the majority of linen, uniform and facility services companies across North America will participate in the inaugural Laundry Hill Day scheduled for Feb. 6 in Washington, D.C., shares TRSA.
“Laundry Hill Day provides our many industry representatives an opportunity to raise awareness and educate legislators, regulators, and their respective staff on the essential, sustainable services that help businesses, retailers, healthcare facilities, restaurants, government, and other organizations enhance their image and provide clean, safe environments for their employees and customers,” the organization says in a press release.
Participating organizations include the Association for Linen Management (ALM), American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA), CSCNetwork, and Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA), joining together with TRSA for a full day of meetings with lawmakers.
TRSA President and CEO Joe Ricci says, “Involving several national linen and uniform services organizations helps the industry better represent its full depth and breadth while enhancing collaboration.
“Our goal is for the industry to speak with a single, unified voice on issues impacting the expansion and protection of the industry by addressing common challenges and advocating more effectively for policies that benefit all members.”
“This event marks an important step in bringing our industry together to address shared challenges and advocate for meaningful change,” says Sarah Brobeck, president and CEO of ALM.
“We truly appreciate TRSA’s initiative in extending this opportunity to other organizations, fostering a collaborative effort that has the potential to strengthen our collective voice and advance our shared goals.”
A key focus of the 2025 Laundry Hill Day will be advancing opportunities to increase reusable personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings. TRSA has been laying the groundwork, going back to its 2023 efforts with members of Congress to help catalyze a study on the benefits of reusables, sponsored by CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
As part of this study, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) held a workshop with subject-matter experts that resulted in a recommendation to increase the use of reusable healthcare PPE, based on their environmental, safety, supply-chain protection, and cost-savings benefits. Based on the NASEM findings, NIOSH committed to engaging with partners to advance this effort.
Luci Ward, executive director of TCATA, says, “Bringing together organizations from across the textile care and maintenance sectors allows the industry to showcase its collective strength and diversity. By fostering collaboration, we hope to address shared challenges more effectively and advocate for policies that support sustainable growth and long-term success for all stakeholders.”
Laundry Hill Day, scheduled in conjunction with TRSA’s 15th Annual Legislative Conference & Awards Dinner (Feb. 5), expands the representation of various industry segments and engages more industry organizations to advocate for increasing reusable textiles.
Additionally, discussions with legislators will focus on strategies to protect the industry and take proactive measures in PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) remediation.
Ricci adds, “We look forward to uniting with these organizations to create a stronger voice for our sector.”
For more information about Laundry Hill Day and to register, visit trsa.org/hillday.
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