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Shirt/Laundry ProceduresNo. 21 - Enzymes in the Commercial LaundryNo. 22 - Medicinal StainsNo. 23 - Ozone Laundering�The Great DebateNo. 24 - Shirt Finishing EquipmentNo. 25 - Processing Flood Damaged and

Mildewed ItemsNo. 26 - The Combined Effect of Rust and

Hydrogen Peroxide on FabricNo. 27 - Phosphates in Laundry DetergentsNo. 28 - Odors in LaundryNo. 29 - Removing Hibiclens®No. 30 - Alkaline Hydrolysis of PolyesterNo. 31 - Specifications for Institutional TextilesNo. 32 - Facts About Hypochlorite BleachesNo. 33 - Laundry Terminology and

ApplicationsNo. 34 - Shrinkage of ShirtsNo. 35 - Laundry Finishing ProblemsNo. 36 - Collar ProblemsNo. 37 - Stain Removal on Laundry ItemsNo. 38 - Stain Removal on Laundry Items�

Part IINo. 39 - Washers and Washers/Extractors

No. 1 - Shirt ProblemsNo. 2 - Shirt Identification and PreparationNo. 3 - Shirt Washing Process�Part INo. 4 - Shirt Washing Process�Part IINo. 5 - Shirt Finishing EquipmentNo. 6 - Shirt Finishing Procedures Using

Cabinet UnitsNo. 7 - Shirt Processing CostsNo. 8 - Proper Padding of Shirt Finishing

EquipmentNo. 9 - Production TipsNo. 10 - Life Expectancy of ShirtsNo. 11 - Starching ShirtsNo. 12 - Shirt Care LabelsNo. 13 - How White Are Your ShirtsNo. 14 - Stain Removal For ShirtsNo. 15 - Chemical DamageNo. 16 - Shirt Laundry RatingNo. 17 - Increasing Productivity and Improving

the Quality of ShirtsNo. 18 - Shirt Laundry Operations SurveyNo. 19 - SoursNo. 20 - Laundry Fires Due to Spontaneous

Combustion

No. 1 - January 1993No. 2 - March 1993No. 3 - May 1993No. 4 - September 1993No. 5 - November 1993No. 6 - January 1994No. 7 - March 1994No. 8 - May 1994No. 9 - July 1994No. 10 - September 1994No. 11 - November 1994

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No. 12 - January 1995No. 13 - March 1995No. 14 - May 1995No. 15 - September 1995No. 16 - November 1995No. 17 - January 1996No. 18 - March 1996No. 19 - July 1996No. 20 - November 1996No. 21 - March 1997

No. 145 - Problems With NecktiesNo. 146 - Wrinkles In LeatherNo. 147 - Button Damage During DrycleaningNo. 148 - Light FadingNo. 150 - Acid Color ChangeNo. 152 - Holes in Oxford ClothNo. 153 - Loss of Protective CoatingNo. 157 - Shaded Areas On LeatherNo. 159 - Polystyrene TrimNo. 162 - Flattened or Shaded Areas on VelvetNo. 163 - Color Loss From Some Hair

PreparationsNo. 164 - Damage to Polka-dot DesignNo. 165 - Holes in Knit FabricsNo. 166 - Yellow Streaks on DraperiesNo. 167 - Color Loss and Curling of SequinsNo. 169 - Relaxation Shrinkage on Household

ItemsNo. 170 - Loss of Metallic FinishNo. 173 - Puckered Shirt CollarsNo. 174 - Skin Defects on Suede or Leather:

Hairy Suede/Scar Tissue

No. 175 - Fusible StainsNo. 176 - Coated DraperiesNo. 177 - Matting of Surface NapNo. 178 - Oxidation of SuedeNo. 179 - Stretching of Acrylic KnitNo. 180 - Loss of Flock DesignNo. 181 - Stripe and Patterned ShirtsNo. 182 - Dye Migration in DrycleaningNo. 183 - Blisters on All-weather FabricsNo. 184 - Acid/Alkaline Sensitive DyeNo. 185 - Loss of Surface DesignNo. 186 - Button Dye StainsNo. 187 - Damage From Sulfur DyesNo. 188 - Oxidized Oil StainsNo. 189 - Yellowing Shirt InterfacingsNo. 190 - Chemical Damage to SilkNo. 191 - Chafing Color LossNo. 192 - Yarn and Seam Slippage on FabricNo. 193 - Problems With Chenille-Type FabricsNo. 194 - Loss of Metallic Surface CoatingNo. 195 - Pilling of Laundry Linens

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TABS

No. 196 - Imitation Suede CoatingNo. 197 - Dye Bleeding of Leather TrimNo. 198 - Fading of Washable ItemsNo. 199 - Mysterious Yellow StainsNo. 200 - Reflective Coating LossNo. 201 - Fume FadingNo. 202 - Acrylic TrimNo. 203 - Polyurethane CoatingsNo. 204 - Interfacing SeparationNo. 205 - Tearing of Sheer InterfacingNo. 206 - Fraying Fringe and Lace TrimNo. 207 - Fluorescent Whitening AgentsNo. 208 - Color Loss From BleachNo. 209 - Synthetic SuedeNo. 210 - Resin DamageNo. 211 - Water-Sensitive SizingNo. 212 - Antiperspirant DamageNo. 213 - Loss of Pleated DesignNo. 214 - Flock VelvetNo. 215 - Loss of CoatingNo. 216 - Dye Bleeding From Body OilNo. 217 - Mildew Stains

No. 218 - Interfacing StainsNo. 219 - Dye Bleeding in ShirtsNo. 220 - Fading BedspreadsNo. 221 - Dissolving TrimNo. 222 - Red Dye ProblemsNo. 223 - Stiff VinylNo. 224 - Separation of Bonded LiningsNo. 225 - Elastic StainsNo. 226 - Staining of Down Filled GarmentsNo. 227 - Distortion of Metallic FabricNo. 228 - Drapery ShrinkageNo. 229 - Down Feathers ShowingNo. 230 - Color Loss from AlcoholNo. 231 - Color Loss on Suede or LeatherNo. 232 - Stains from Moisture SolutionsNo. 233 - Bleeding of Salt-and-Pepper DyesNo. 234 - Light Damage to DraperiesNo. 235 - Shade Variances on OutfitsNo. 236 - Light Fading On FabricsNo. 237 - Water Marks on DrapesNo. 238 - Damage From InsectsNo. 239 - Pilling in Wear

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No. 339 - Problems Caused by Sizings andFinishes on Cotton, Ramie, Rayon, andLinen

No. 342 - SequinsNo. 343 - Corduroy No. 345 - DenimNo. 347 - �Salt and Pepper� Fashions No. 351 - PleatingNo. 352 - Woolen and Worsted Fabrics No. 354 - JacquardNo. 355 - TiesNo. 356 - Yarn and Seam SlippageNo. 357 - Correctly Spotting SilkNo. 358 - Specialty Hair and Fur FibersNo. 360 - Flocked FabricsNo. 361 - Imitation Fur Pile FabricsNo. 362 - Pigment Prints and SolidsNo. 363 - Jersey KnitsNo. 364 - Foam LaminatesNo. 365 - Batik and Madras FabricsNo. 367 - Glazed Finishes�ChintzNo. 368 - Buttons

No. 369 - LacesNo. 370 - Specialty LeathersNo. 371 - Stencil PrintsNo. 372 - Fur-trimmed GarmentsNo. 373 - Fiberfill and DownNo. 374 - Fishskin LeathersNo. 375 - Thinsulate� Thermal InsulationNo. 376 - Peach Skin: Imitation Suede FabricsNo. 377 - Multicolor Cloth and Leather

GarmentsNo. 378 - TaffetaNo. 379 - Belts and AccessoriesNo. 380 - Sheer FabricsNo. 381 - Seersucker and Plissé FabricsNo. 382 - Blocking KnitsNo. 383 - RainwearNo. 384 - ChallisNo. 385 - Spotting White Silk and WoolNo. 386 - Ultraleather®

No. 387 - BrocadesNo. 388 - Woven Soft Wool Blend Fabrics

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Fabrics & Fashions

No. 389 - Moiré/FailleNo. 390 - Tyvek®

No. 391 - GORE�TEX®

No. 392 - WrinklesNo. 393 - Washable Wool BlendsNo. 394 - NOMEX® and KEVLAR®

No. 395 - Athletic UniformsNo. 396 - Pil-Trol®No. 397 - Acrylic Knit TrimNo. 398 - Sueded/Sandwashed SilkNo. 399 - Microdenier FibersNo. 400 - Quilted FabricsNo. 401 - Metallic FabricsNo. 403 - Vanishing Pinstripes and Tearing:

Oxford ShirtsNo. 404 - Polka DotsNo. 405 - Handling Antique ItemsNo. 406 - ChenilleNo. 407 - Woven Stretch GarmentsNo. 408 - Finishing MicrosNo. 409 - Bonded and Laminated FabricsNo. 410 - Cotton/Wool Blended Yarn Fabrics

No. 411 - Fusible ConstructionNo. 412 - Color Loss in DrycleaningNo. 413 - Film Coated FabricsNo. 414 - LinenNo. 415 - Pigment Dyed FabricsNo. 418 - Color Changes in Pinks and RedsNo. 419 - Needlepoint and EmbroideryNo. 420 - Crepe FabricsNo. 421 - TencelNo. 422 - Plaid FabricsNo. 423 - RubberNo. 424 - Zurcion ProcessNo. 426 - Chafing in Stain RemovalNo. 427 - Authentic African TextilesNo. 428 - ShrinkageNo. 429 - Synthetic SuedesNo. 430 - AngoraNo. 431 - Pile Loss on FabricsNo. 432 - Satin WeavesNo. 433 - Drapery LiningsNo. 434 - Soft Wools

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Fabrics & Fashions (continued)

No. 435 - Haitian CottonNo. 436 - Broomstick PleatsNo. 437 - Overdyed GarmentsNo. 438 - Decorative TrimNo. 439 - Wrinkle Resistant CottonsNo. 440 - Sweater and Knit CareNo. 441 - Fabrics Made from Recycled

MaterialsNo. 442 - Fading Bedspreads and ComfortersNo. 443 - Problems with ButtonsNo. 444 - TriacetateNo. 445 - Microsafe AM� AcetateNo. 446 - Shoulder PadsNo. 447 - Bias Cut GarmentsNo. 448 - One Directional Shrinkage

No. 449 - Special Concerns with RayonNo. 450 - Rayon/Acetate BlendsNo. 451 - Color Failure on SilkNo. 452 - Drapery DamageNo. 453 - Drapery LiningsNo. 454 - The Importance of RN/WPL

NumbersNo. 455 - VelvetsNo. 456 - Embossed FabricsNo. 457 - GabardinesNo. 458 - Garments with Leather TrimNo. 459 - Outerwear FabricsNo. 460 - Foam Cups and Shoulder PadsNo. 461 - Mildew Stains on Leather

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No. 2 - Immigration Reform and Contorl Actof 1986

No. 3 - What All Employers Should KnowAbout Employment Laws

No. 5 - Assistance Programs For PollutionControl Financing

No. 6 - Environmental Factors To ConsiderWith Plant Locations

No. 7 - Required Regulatory FormsNo. 8 - What All Employers Should Know

About Employment Laws (Part II)No. 9 - Regulatory and Legislative Overview

1992

No. 10 - Environmental Factors MakingLenders Cautious

No. 11 - Understanding the ADANo. 12 - Evaporation of Separator WaterNo. 13 - Family and Medical Leave Act of

1993No. 14 - Environmental Options For

Drycleaning OperationsNo. 15 - Small Business Job Protection Act of

1996 (Minimum Wage Bill)No. 16 - Care Symbols

Care Symbol Chart (revised 11/96)

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Regulatory & Legislative

No. 567 - Perc Vapors in Adjacent Stores No. 569 - Fabric Yellowing During StorageNo. 573 - Processing Medically Contaminated

LoadsNo. 574 - Solvent Color and Cleaning QualityNo. 576 - Handy Formulas and Procedures for

DrycleaningNo. 577 - Misuses of a Carbon Vapor AdsorberNo. 578 - Heat Pumps on Drycleaning

MachinesNo. 579 - Solvent Retention in Shoulder PadsNo. 580 - Chemical Terms and Conversion

FactorsNo. 589 - The Effects of Leaky DampersNo. 591 - Determining Boiler Horsepower

RequirementsNo. 592 - Wetcleaning with BleachesNo. 593 - MildewNo. 594 - Characteristics of Drycleaning

SolventsNo. 595 - Pilling of FabricNo. 596 - Causes of Solvent Odor

No. 598 - Soil RemovalNo. 599 - Quality Rating FormNo. 600 - AIDS: What the Industry Should

KnowNo. 602 - Batch Versus Bath Drycleaning

SystemsNo. 603 - DetergentsNo. 604 - Flame RetardantsNo. 605 - Boiler Feed Water TreatmentNo. 606 - Starch and Its Effect on Wear LifeNo. 608 - Filters, Filter Pressure, and Flow

RateNo. 609 - ChillersNo. 610 - Wedding GownsNo. 611 - UpholsteryNo. 612 - Self-contained Finishing UnitsNo. 613 - Maintaining the Spotting BoardNo. 615 - Purchasing and Maintaining Safety

EquipmentNo. 616 - Dye Migration and Restoration

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Technical Operating Information

No. 617 - No-vent Machines: A Method ofReducing Vapor Exposure

No. 618 - Wedding Gown StorageNo. 619 - Spotting Fugitive DyesNo. 620 - Disc FiltrationNo. 621 - Maintenance of Water SeparatorsNo. 622 - Classification and Running TimesNo. 623 - Perc Vapors and Acid DamageNo. 624 - Benefits of Computers in

DrycleaningNo. 625 - Dryside and Wetside Spotting and

PrespottingNo. 626 - Deodorants and AntiperspirantsNo. 627 - Durability of Oxford and Broadcloth

ShirtsNo. 628 - Garment StorageNo. 629 - Textile DamageNo. 630 - Sulfur DyesNo. 631 - Caramelized Sugar StainsNo. 632 - Finishes That Cause ProblemsNo. 633 - Care Procedures for Blankets

No. 634 - Comparison Laundry Study:Bleaches on Stain Removal

No. 635 - Lace TableclothsNo. 636 - Water-soluble Soil RemovalNo. 637 - What Is Prespotting?No. 638 - Vapor Adsorbers: Principles and

ProfitsNo. 639 - What Is Wetcleaning?No. 640 - Burn TestNo. 641 - Press and Equipment PaddingNo. 642 - Packaging to Gain Your Market

ShareNo. 643 - Plant LightingNo. 644 - Mainenance Schedule Guide for

Drycleaning MachinesNo. 645 - Prewash�Wash Versus One�Bath

WashNo. 646 - Insect DamageNo. 649 - Record Keeping Can Save MoneyNo. 650 - Streaks and SwalesNo. 651 - Vinyl

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Technical Operating Information (continued)

No. 652 - Disc Filtration Performance DataNo. 653 - Fluorescent Whitening Agents in

DrycleaningNo. 654 - Contaminated LoadsNo. 655 - Handling Lipstick LoadsNo. 656 - Lint FiltersNo. 657 - Drycleaning Helps Control Dust

Mite PopulationNo. 658 - Flame Retardant FinishesNo. 659 - Alternative Drying MethodsNo. 660 - The Use of Digesters in Stain

Removal

No. 661 - Yellowing in StorageNo. 662 - Tips for Successful Garment StorageNo. 663 - Consumers Prefer Sizing in

DrycleaningNo. 664 - Static Electricity in DrycleaningNo. 665 - Dye and Pigment TransferNo. 666 - Water/Stain RepellentsNo. 667 - Greying of Fabrics in DrycleaningNo. 668 - Oxidized Oil Stains

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No. 3 - The Drycleaning Industry and theClean Air Act Amendments of 1990�Guide to Likely Federal and State EPARegulations

No. 5 - Final EPA Air Standard for PercDrycleaning Plants

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Air

No. 1 - IFI Guide to Complying with StateRight-to-Know Requirements for Users ofHazardous and Toxic Substances

No. 2 - What Is the Hazard CommunicationStandard?

No. 3 - Superfund Amendments andReauthorization Act of 1986

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Right to Know

No. 1 - The EPA Hazardous Waste ManifestNo. 2 - EPA Identification NumbersNo. 3 - EPA Underground Tank RegulationsNo. 5 - Small Generator Waste RegulationsNo. 7 - Summary of EPA Regulations for

Petroleum Drycleaning Plant EmissionsNo. 8 - Final EPA Regulations for

Underground Storage Tanks (Part I)No. 9 - Final EPA Regulations for

Underground Storage Tanks (Part II)No. 10 - Final EPA Regulations for

Underground Storage Tanks (Part III)No. 11 - Disposal of Separator Water

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Hazardous Waste

No. 1 - Latest Perchloroethylene Cancer TestResults Released & Laundry CleaningCouncil Statement on Perchloroethylene

No. 2 - New Perchloroethylene Cancer TestNo. 3 - Safe Handling of PerchloroethyleneNo. 4 - Further Analysis of the

Perchloroethylene Cancer Test ResultsNo. 6 - Asbestos Regulation and Removal

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Health & Safety Alert

No. 1 - New OSHA Exposure Standards forDrycleaning and Laundry Chemicals

No. 3 - The Control of Hazardous Energy�Lockout/Tagout

No. 4 - Bloodborne PathogensNo. 5 - Bloodborne SpecificsNo. 6 - The Comprehensive Occupational

Safety and Health Reform Act

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OSHA

No. 189 - Safe Practices in the DrycleaningPlant

No. 190 - Eliminating �Bottlenecks� inProduction

No. 191 - Drycleaning PumpsNo. 192 - Processing NecktiesNo. 193 - Assembly ProblemsNo. 194 - Controlling Finished Goods

InventoryNo. 195 - Have You Told Your Production

Employees What You Expect of Them?No. 196 - Spotting on the Wet and Dry SidesNo. 197 - Use of Bleaches in Spotting

No. 198 - Handling Cotton, Ramie, and LinenNo. 199 - Use of Sizing in DrycleaningNo. 200 - Processing Foamed Acrylic-backed

DrapesNo. 201 - Quality ControlNo. 202 - Use of Digesters in Stain RemovalNo. 203 - Factors in PressingNo. 204 - Basics of Drycleaning QualityNo. 205 - Special Handling for Fragile FabricsNo. 206 - Natural Decorative TrimNo. 207 - Fabricated Decorative TrimNo. 208 - On-site Drapery CleaningNo. 209 - Training Principles

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Practical Operating Tips

No. 97 - Misleading LabelsNo. 98 - Problems with TaffetaNo. 99 - Dye TransferNo. 100 - Puckering of Fabrics and SeamsNo. 101 - Problems with TrimNo. 102 - New Outerwear FabricsNo. 103 - Embossed FabricsNo. 104 - Coated FabricsNo. 105 - Problems with RayonNo. 106 - Handling �Pouf� DressesNo. 107 - Garments Containing Leather TrimNo. 108 - Resin Damage to Natural FibersNo. 109 - Garment Dyeing and StonewashingNo. 110 - ElastomersNo. 111 - Acid/Alkaline Sensitive DyesNo. 112 - LightfastnessNo. 113 - Fabric Damage Caused by Stains

No. 114 - How to Prepare for CourtNo. 115 - Shirt Collar and Cuff ProblemsNo. 116 - Glossary of Garment DefectsNo. 117 - Fur Cleaning and StorageNo. 118 - Handling Customer ComplaintsNo. 119 - Ultrasuede®

No. 120 - Leather CleaningNo. 121 - Stains and AgeingNo. 122 - Fume Faded FabricsNo. 123 - Pile FabricsNo. 124 - Care SymbolsNo. 125 - Distressed DenimNo. 126 - Consumer Caused Color LossNo. 127 - Consumer Caused Color LossNo. 128 - Sizing and Finishing LossNo. 129 - Handling Items Not Covered by the

Care Label Rule

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Fabric Care

Vol. 15, No. 2, May 1987 - Controlling LinenReplacement Costs

Vol. 15, No. 3, July 1987 - Savings in theLaundry Washroom

Vol. 16, No. 2, March 1988 - MechanicalAction: An IFI Study

Vol. 16, No. 3, May 1988 - Denim Finishing:An Area for Diversification

Vol. 16, No. 4, July 1988 - Characteristics ofSteam and Its Trapping System

Vol. 17, No. 1, March 1989 - Piping for ProfitVol. 17, No. 2, May 1989 - Washing

ProceduresVol. 17, No. 3, July 1989 - Wage-incentive

ProgramsVol. 18, No. 2, May 1990 - Linen

Conservation and ControlVol. 18, No. 3, July 1990 - Shirt Finishing

ProceduresVol. 18, No. 4, November 1990 - Maintaining

Your Boiler

Vol. 19, No. 1, March 1991 - Stain RemovalManual for the Launderer: Prescription forStain Removal

Vol. 19, No. 2, May 1991 - PreventiveMaintenance Programs

Vol. 19, No. 3, July 1991 - Incontinent Padsand Baby Diapers

Vol. 19, No. 4, September 1991 - EvaluatingEmployee Performance

Vol. 19, No. 4, November 1991 - OSHAGuidelines for Drycleaning/LaundryEstablishments

Vol. 20, No. 1, January 1992 - Another Lookat Plant Layout

Vol. 20, No. 2, March 1992 - Getting the MostFor Your Energy Dollar

Vol. 12, No. 3, November 1988 - Shrinkage inDrycleaning

Vol. 13, No. 1, March 1989 - IFI’s Equipmentand Plant Operations Survey

Vol. 13, No. 3, July 1989 - Redeposition

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Focus and Special Reporter

Vol. 13, No. 4, November 1989 - Handling AnOSHA Inspection

Vol. 14, No. 1, March 1990 - DistillationVol. 14, No. 2, May 1990 - Draperies and

CurtainsVol. 14, No. 3, July 1990 - Monitoring Solvent

Vapors in Drycleaning PlantsVol. 14, No. 4, November 1990 - Principles of

DrycleaningVol. 15, No. 1, March 1991 - Effective Solvent

ReclamationVol. 15, No. 2, May 1991 - Profitability of Dry

Stores and RoutesVol. 15, No. 3, July 1991 - Public Relations:

A Drycleaner’s Road to SuccessVol. 15, No. 4, September 1991 - Counter

Personnel HandbookVol. 15, No. 5, November 1991 - The Best of

DigestVol. 16, No. 1, March 1992 - Corrosion in

Drycleaning Machines

No. 2, May 1992 - Understanding andProcessing Household Textiles

No. 3, July 1992 - Petroleum SolventDrycleaning

No. 4, September 1992 - WaterNo. 5, November 1992 - The Value of a

BusinessNo. 1, January 1993 - Drycleaning

Troubleshooting GuideNo. 2, March 1993 - Care Label RuleNo. 4, September 1993 - Alternatives to Perc

in Drycleaning: Are They Viable?No. 5, November 1993 - Pollution Prevention

in the Drycleaning IndustryNo. 1, January 1994 - Dimensional Changes in

DrycleaningNo. 2, March 1994 - A Look at Today’s

Drycleaning CustomerNo. 4, July 1994 - Water-Based Alternative

Technologies

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Focus and Special Reporter (continued)

No. 5, September 1994 - Laundering HospitalLinens: Providing Quality Service

No. 6, November 1994 - Stain and SoilRepellents on Upholstery Fabrics: DoThey Protect or Harm?

No. 1, March 1995 - Filter MediumsNo. 2, May 1995 - Following Government

RegulationsNo. 3, July 1995 - Wrinkle Resistant CottonNo. 4, September 1995 - Suede and Leather

GarmentsNo. 5, November 1995 - How to Handle

Various Finishing ProblemsNo. 1, January 1996 - Soil and Groundwater

Cleanup Technologies

No. 2, March 1996 - Reducing EnergyConsumption in Laundries

No. 3, May 1996 - Color ChangesNo. 4, July 1996 - Breakeven Costs–Profit

AnalysisNo. 5, September 1996 - A Look At Today’s

Drycleaning MachinesNo. 6, November 1996 - Determining the Cost

of Producing a GarmentNo. 1, January 1997 - Maintenance of Perc

Drycleaning MachinesNo. 2, March 1997 - The Best of DigestNo. 3, May 1997 - Proper Ventilation and

Cooling in Drycleaning Plants

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Dow Chemical Company

Laidlaw Corporation

NIE Insurance (IFI Endorsed Insurance as of Oct. 1, 1997)

Safety-Kleen

Sanitone (Division of Fabritec International)

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Industry Manufacturers

January 1997February 1997March 1997April 1997May 1997June 1997

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