CHICAGO — Soaring demand amid low supply levels has pushed cotton prices to record heights in recent months, and the costs of finished goods have risen in turn.
Textile manufacturers are working feverishly to maintain their raw-materials supplies while providing their customers with finished goods that won’t break their linen or uniform budgets.
On the laundry side, linen conservation has never been hotter. The manager who can extend linen life without sacrificing product quality will see his or her value rise, too.