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Technicians in full cleanroom garments work in a modern, sterile laundry facility, processing and inspecting launderable cleanroom apparel beside large industrial washing machines and organized stacks of folded garments.

Managing a Launderable Cleanroom Garment Program

Overview

Launderable cleanroom garment programs require careful planning and ongoing attention to detail. The right laundry service partner should provide thorough documentation of garment materials, accessories, laundering cycles, and validation of sterilization processes (when applicable). Regular audits of the provider’s quality management system (QMS), based on ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards, help to ensure every step—from delivery and pickup to garment maintenance—is performed to specification.

Unexpected disruptions, such as missed deliveries, can have serious operational impacts. This chapter explains why proactive risk management and clear documentation, including disaster prevention and recovery plans, are crucial for uninterrupted garment availability and regulatory compliance.

In Chapter 2, you’ll learn:


  • The essential steps for launching and managing a launderable garment program.
  • What to look for in laundry service providers and how to ensure continuous quality.
  • Why documentation, audits, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are key to long-term success.
  • How to address risks, plan for supply disruptions, and improve accountability within your program.

Whether you’re new to launderable garment systems or looking to optimize an existing process, you’ll find clear guidance here—no previous experience required.

 

"Understanding the entire garment service process is a crucial part of mitigating risks."— Jan Eudy, Cleanroom & Contamination Control Expert

 

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Jan Eudy is a cleanroom/contamination control and microbiological subject matter expert with more than 30 years of industry experience in semiconductor, microelectronics, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, food manufacturing, compounding pharmacies, aerospace, and automotive. As the corporate quality assurance manager for Cintas Corp., Jan oversaw research and development, directed the quality system and ISO registration at all cleanroom locations, and supported validation and sterile services. During her time with the company, Jan also implemented and maintained the HACCP risk management program at all Cintas industrial laundries. She is also a Past President and Fellow of the Institute for Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST).