CERTEX: De Gordijnenwasserij, certified GordijnenwasserijCERTEX

The Gordijnenwasserij in Reeuwijk (TheNetherlands) recently had a successful audit of a mobile location and receivedthe corresponding certificate. This location therefore meets the requirementsof ISO 9001: 2015 and EN 14065, the standard that monitors specific hygienerisks within a laundry. The RABC standard can be seen as a counterpart to theHACCP standard known within the hospitality industry.

The Gordijnenwasserij is allowed to use theCertex® Certificate quality management system, also for the mobile laundry.This demonstrates compliance with ISO 9001 and NEN-EN 14065 RABC, the standardthat monitors specific hygiene risks within a laundry. The RABC standard can beseen as a counterpart to the HACCP standard known within the hospitalityindustry.

Certex® benchmarksince years!

In the Netherlands Certex® acquired a solidposition in industrial textile service. Based on the international acknowledgedstandards ISO9001:2015 and EN 14065 “Textiles – Laundry processed textilesBiocontamination control system”. Certex® is developed by the Dutch associationfor textile service companies together with the Dutch union for quality inhospitals. The established requirements and criteria, with specific values formicrobial contamination, were adopted by the Dutch Working Group InfectionPrevention in the guideline “Linen in Hospitals”.

Get started withCerclean®!

The development of such a complete and effectivequality and hygiene management system is challenging. To help companies CINETdeveloped Cerclean®, a comprehensive program offering full support to enableanyone to gain essential knowledge. By following the step-by-step approach, acomprehensive quality management and hygiene management system is implemented.A system tailored to the individual company, processes and customers in variousmarket segments in which they operate.

Innovative WorkwearFabrics from Italy

Klopman, a European leader in the workwearindustry, presented four new product lines at A+A in Düsseldorf.

Indigostar is the new collection ofpolycotton stretch fabrics with a denim look. The fabrics combine exceptionalcolour consistency, durability and the toughest requirements of industriallaundries with comfort and freedom of movement for the wearer.

A range of fabrics with electrostaticdischarge (ESD) protection has been designed to safeguard electronic componentsagainst ESD during their assembly. The fabrics are stated to meet therequirements of the automotive and electronic industries, both in terms ofcertification and safety, being compliant to international and EuropeanStandards EN 1149-3 and IEC 61340-5-1.

The newly developed Greenwear rangeconsists of a recycled polyester range, using PET clear plastic water bottlesas raw material, a Fairtrade certified cotton and fabrics with Tencel extractedfrom wood pulp of eucalyptus trees and produced with an economical use ofenergy and water.

Finally, Kendurion is the fabric rangedeveloped with a special dotprint technology on the surface to protect thewearer from abrasion risks. It enables garmentmakers to use only one fabricfor exposed and vulnerable zones, instead of using a doublelayer fabric. Thisresults in a garment which is comfortable, lightweight and easier to make.

Russia Dynamics inProfessional Textile Care

Moscow, 31 October 2019. After the 3rd dayof the Clean Expo show in Moscow the results were in line with earlier events.Number of booths and visitors were reported to be a little better compared tothe last event in 2017.

The dynamics were discussed atthe “Laundry & Drycleaning Conference Russia Texcare Forum” in a hotelnearby. The well attended event covered topics on sustainability, the qualityof services, innovation and the need for new business models, as well as thequestion yes or no to change to alternative solvents.

International trends & dynamics

CINET President Mr. Peter Wennekesdelivered a keynote speach on international trends, innovative New businesscases and new available technologies. There is a huge market potential, it isup to the ptc industry to take the opportunities or leave that open for newinvestors outside the industry to develop these.

Especially in the field of sustainabilityand circular business models professional textile care can make the difference.Education & training, as well as Certification are key issues to developnew business opportunities.

Mr. Peter Wennekes (right, CINET’s President & CEO),together with Mr. Leonid Bertsev, President of Russian Association ofDry-cleaners and Launderers

Solvetex benchmarkstudy results Solvetex

The latest results of the CINET independentSolvetex 7 benchmark study, including Higlow, K4, Intense, Sensene and thelatest Olin Perc cleaning method were presented.

Though legislation in Russia is notforeseen to become more stringent in The near future,   there is a lot ofdiscussion on The Need And route for Best Practices. Ofcourse this is alsodepending on the textiles processed in each specific retailshop. The presentedresults were evaluated and will be translated in Russia language.

Russia Best PracticesAwards 2020

Of course the CINET Global Best PracticesAwards Program was introduced as well. The Russia Association intends toorganise a Russia PreSelection Chapter presumably end of April next year.