[labnetwork] asking advice of gowning renting/cleanroom cleaning service

[Andi Batchelor]

Hi Labnetwork!

I wanted to add one resource to the discussion in case it’s helpful.

We published a technical paper series on cleanroom garment laundering that looks at some of the considerations around owning and laundering garments in-house versus using a rental/laundry service.

Given the conversation around garment management and smaller cleanroom facilities, I thought it might be relevant to anyone evaluating those options (especially Part 2 of the series).

Happy to help answer any questions that come up around the topic. Just shoot me a message.`

Hope everyone has a great weekend!


Andi Batchelor

Customer Experience Manager

602.256.0540<tel:602.256.0540>

abatchelor at valutek.com<mailto:abatchelor at valutek.com>


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Hi Gohmyeong,
    At U. Of Louisville, we have a cleanroom washing machine in one of our chases.  We do our own laundry once or twice a week and hang it to dry in the same chase.  Very cost effective for smaller facilities.

Regards,
   Michael

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Stay away from Vestis. They have been a nightmare for us.







Peder



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Subject: Re: [labnetwork] asking advice of gowning renting/cleanroom cleaning service



Hi Gohmgeong,



When I was at U-O, I started with CINTAS and then the team switched to another vendor after I left. The issue will be size appropriately and make sure the count is efficient enough. I know they usually charge for damaged/severely stained gowns so that’s something you have to monitor.



Good luck!



-Leslie



On Sep 9, 2026, at 5:24 PM, Gohmyeong Bae <gohmyeongbae at umass.edu<mailto:gohmyeongbae at umass.edu>> wrote:



Dear labnetwork,



We are seeking effective gowning renting/cleaning service for small scale cleanroom facilities.



Could your advice on services that other fabs use currently for small scale size below than 4,000 sf?



Our annual budget is very limited, and many of our internal user groups cannot fully cover the associated costs.



Thank you for your advice.



Best,

Gohmyeong Bae.



Gohmyeong Bae, M. S.

He/Him/His

Institute of Applied Life Science (IALS)

Cleanroom Facility Director for Nano and Device Fabrication Cleanroom

Conte building B111, Marcus Hall 25

Amherst, MA 01003

413-472-1570

gohmyeongbae at umass.edu<mailto:gohmyeongbae at umass.edu>



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