Linen Supply Services NAICS 812331

Jul 30, 2025 - Mixed Results for Key Sectors: Survey

• Revenue results for health care and linen rental services remained generally positive for Q2 compared to Q1, according to the Q2 2025 Uniform & Linen Rental Survey from the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) and Robert W. Baird & Co. The survey participants included executives at US linen, uniform, and facility services companies. About 42% of linen rental respondents cited rental revenue trends above expectations, with 37% in line with expectations, and 21% falling short. For uniform rental companies, 13% of respondents had revenue trending above expectations, with 57% as expected, and 30% falling short. The 12-month revenue forecast for linen rental companies was 3.7% growth, down from 4.6% last quarter. The 12-month revenue forecast for uniform rental companies is growth of 3.2%, a deceleration from 4.1% in Q1.
• Laundry services, included in the “Other Services” category, is one of the 10 industries reporting growth in June’s Services ISM Report on Business. Executives in the Other Services industry also reported increased business activity, increased new orders, higher prices, higher inventories, lower employment, and slower deliveries. Industries reporting growth during the period also included Transportation & Warehousing; Utilities; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Management of Companies & Support Services; Wholesale Trade; Public Administration; Retail Trade; Information; and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing. The six services industries reporting contraction during the period were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Construction; Mining; Health Care & Social Assistance; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; and Educational Services. Overall, economic activity in the services sector expanded in June, with the Services PMI registering 50.8%.

• Sales for the US linen supply services industry are projected to grow at a CAGR of 0.97% between 2025 and 2029, slower than the overall economy‘s anticipated growth, according to a forecast from Inforum and the Interindustry Economic Research Fund, Inc. Linen supply services are part of the “other services sector,” which is driven by consumer spending, along with expenditure by businesses. Consumer sentiment is expected to improve in the forecast period, which bodes well for the various services industries, including linen supply services. Many segments of the other services sector are recovering from a downturn during the pandemic. Remote work practices created lower demand for mass transit, parking lots and garages, office space, food services, and other personal and business needs related to commuting and working in corporate environments. Lodging and hospitality segments, which drive linen supply demand, also suffered during the pandemic. A factor that may limit consumer spending during the forecast period is higher tariffs on consumer goods.
• According to the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA), a new study found that home washing machines are insufficient for cleaning healthcare textiles and may contribute to the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals. The study, “Domestic laundering of healthcare textiles: Disinfection efficacy and risks of antibiotic resistance transmission,” was funded by De Monfort University, Textile Services Association (TSA-UK), and TRSA. In the study, the researchers tested washing fabric swatches with a bacteria that causes various health conditions. The result was that half of the machines did not disinfect the clothing during a rapid cycle, and one-third of the machines failed to clean sufficiently during a standard washing cycle. The investigation also revealed the presence of potentially pathogenic bacteria and antibiotic-resistant genes inside the biofilms from 12 washing machines. Bacteria can develop a resistance to domestic detergents, per the report. The study recommended new guidelines ensuring a worker’s home washing machine is cleaning effectively and industrial machines on site at healthcare facilities to launder uniforms and control the spread of antibiotic-resistant pathogens.