For decades, laundry and linen management was treated as a purely mechanical function: machines washed, staff sorted, and outcomes were judged by sight and smell. Across healthcare and hospitality, linen management is emerging as a critical system shaped by data, standardisation, and accountability. Clean linen must now be provably clean, not just visually acceptable.Modern linen management is increasingly defined by measurable parameters. Institutions can reduce consumption without compromising hygiene outcomes.In addition, circular approaches to linen life-cycle management such as recycling or repurposing end-of-life textiles are gaining momentum. These practices help reduce landfill waste while extending the environmental value of linen assets.Linen management is no longer a backend utility.

Source: Economic Times February 20, 2026 17:38 UTC