Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying, on a rental or contract basis, laundered items, such as table and bed linens; towels; diapers; and uniforms, gowns, or coats of the type used by doctors, nurses, barbers, beauticians, and waitresses.
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 812331 - Linen Supply are:
- Uniform (except industrial) supply services
- Towel (except shop, wiping) supply services
- Linen supply services
- Apron supply services
- Diaper supply services
- Cooperative hospital laundries (i.e., linen supply services)
- Bed linen supply services
- Laundry services, linen supply
- Gown (e.g., doctors, nurses, hospital, beauticians) supply services
- Coat (e.g., barber's, beautician's, doctor's, nurse's) supply services
- Laundries, linen and uniform supply
- Table linen supply services
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply in the US (81233)
Revenue 2025
$21.7bn
Growth 2025
1.39%
Key Trends
Falling wage expenses have been key to sustaining profitability
Growing disposable income supports spending on industrial laundering and linen supply
Inflationary pressures may cause more businesses to outsource laundry and linen supply services
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 812331 - Linen Supply that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in supplying, on a rental or contract basis, laundered industrial work uniforms and related work clothing are classified in U.S. Industry 812332, Industrial Launderers.
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NAICS Hierarchy 812331 - Linen Supply
NAICS Code 812331 - Linen Supply sits in the 2-digit Linen Supply sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 81
Sector Title: Other Services (except Public Administration
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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8111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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81111 Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
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81112 Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair
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81119 Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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8112 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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81121 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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8113 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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81131 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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8114 Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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81141 Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance
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81142 Reupholstery and Furniture Repair
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81143 Footwear and Leather Goods Repair
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81149 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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8121 Personal Care Services
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81211 Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services
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81219 Other Personal Care Services
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8122 Death Care Services
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81221 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
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81222 Cemeteries and Crematories
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8123 Drycleaning and Laundry Services
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81231 Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
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81232 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated
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81233 Linen and Uniform Supply
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8129 Other Personal Services
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81291 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
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81292 Photofinishing
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81293 Parking Lots and Garages
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81299 All Other Personal Services
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8131 Religious Organizations
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81311 Religious Organizations
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8132 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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81321 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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8133 Social Advocacy Organizations
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81331 Social Advocacy Organizations
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8134 Civic and Social Organizations
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81341 Civic and Social Organizations
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8139 Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
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81391 Business Associations
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81392 Professional Organizations
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81393 Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations
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81394 Political Organizations
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81399 Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations
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8141 Private Households
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81411 Private Households
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