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Procuring Cleanroom Garments: Evaluating Ownership vs. Leasing Options

Overview

Choosing between leasing and owning cleanroom garments goes beyond simple cost calculations. Ownership offers long-term control, potential savings, and full customization but requires up-front investment and internal management resources. Leasing provides predictable costs, less administrative burden, and easy access to professional laundry services—though it can come with contract commitments and less direct control.

Whichever model you choose, supplier reliability, responsive service, and transparent pricing should guide your decision. Regular contract reviews, clear documentation, and detailed inventory management are essential for minimizing risks and ensuring garments always meet your quality and regulatory standards.

In Chapter 3, you’ll learn:


  • The benefits and challenges of both ownership (Customer-Owned Goods) and leasing/rental programs.
  • How to evaluate suppliers, contracts, and quality control measures for garment procurement.
  • What to consider when forecasting inventory, budgeting, and managing garment lifecycles.
  • Strategies to avoid unexpected costs and ensure continuous supply, even during market disruptions.

No matter your facility’s size or industry, this chapter offers practical advice to help you select the approach that fits your needs best.

 

“Both ownership and leasing have distinct advantages—what matters is finding the balance that supports your facility’s priorities.”
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).