Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying, on a rental or contract basis to industrial plants, government institutions (i.e. healthcare, education, prisons etc), retail and hospitality industries, laundered items, such as uniforms, gowns and coats, table linens, bed linens, clean room apparel, and treated mops or shop towels. Some operators both supply and launder linen, towels and uniforms, while others just clean the client's own supplies.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.