Medical textiles are one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the textile market. This includes such product categories as precaution gowns, patient gowns, laboratory coats and scrubs. The rising need for medical textiles reflects an aging population, longer life spans, more Americans gaining access to healthcare and more advanced healthcare procedures. Healthcare facilities need cost effective textile supplies to reduce operating costs, which are increasing due to the influx of patients, an unpredictable economy and reduced Medicare assistance. A comparison of reusable vs.

Staying true to Superior Uniform Group’s commitment of offering quality garments packed full of design features, our new lab coat catalog includes lab coat options with pockets specifically designed for  technology devices.  The wearer will be able to conveniently keep their iPad, cell phone and pager at their fingertips while maintaining a professional look. 

 

Alan Schwartz, president, Superior Uniform Group, was a featured panelist during the NELA 100th Anniversary Meeting

 

The NorthEast Laundry Association (NELA), which represents the textile supply and service companies in New England, hosted its 100th Annual Meeting & Fall Conference here Sept. 21-23.

 

I’m in and out of the Lehigh Valley Airport in Allentown, PA so frequently that it seems like my car could drive itself.  I’ve noticed that sometimes I don’t even remember anything from along the way.  This happens a lot with frequent or familiar routines – we tend to focus on the end result or destination, without really focusing on the details.