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Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply in the US Industry Data and Analysis
The industrial laundry and linen supply industry has demonstrated resilience amid shifting economic conditions over the past five years. Recent performance highlights the industry's adaptability, particularly through the diversity of its clientele across sectors such as healthcare, hospitality and manufacturing. This diversification has cushioned revenue losses during sector-specific downturns. Growing consumer spending has also driven more revenue and activity into the core customer base of laundry and linen suppliers, increasing their demand for industry services and supplies. Revenue has expanded at a CAGR of 3.2% over the past five years to reach an estimated $21.9 billion in 2026, with year-over-year growth of 1.8%. Structural change has been a defining feature of recent performance. The market is becoming more concentrated at the top, with large players such as Cintas, UniFirst, Aramark and Vestis using acquisitions and spin‑offs to sharpen their focus, expand route density and strengthen buying power, even as local and regional laundry suppliers continue to compete in niche markets. At the same time, the industry has embraced sustainability by adopting eco-friendly practices and, most importantly, investing in energy-efficient equipment. This has led to reduced operational costs and attracted environmentally conscious clients. These efforts and industry consolidation have enabled suppliers to capitalize on economies of scale, ensuring profitability remains stable despite strong economic fluctuations. Looking ahead, industry revenue is projected to continue growing, though at a slightly slower pace as the economy matures and cost pressures persist. Major international events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, continued outsourcing by hospitals and clinics and incremental gains in industrial output and nonresidential construction are expected to lift volumes across linen rental, uniforms and facility services. At the same time, tighter regulation, higher energy and labor costs and renewed trade frictions will make operational efficiency and scale even more important differentiators. Profit is forecast to remain modest at 7.6% of revenue by 2031 as consolidation and technology adoption continue to drive economies of scale. Over the next five years, revenue will rise at a CAGR of 1.7% to reach an estimated $23.9 billion in 2031.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released April 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States operates under the NAICS industry code 81233. Companies in this industry supply laundered items, like uniforms, gowns, coats, table linens, bed linens, towels, cleanroom apparel and treated mops, to various industries. These items are provided on a rental or contract basis. Typical clients include industrial, healthcare, food service and hospitality establishments. Related terms covered in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States include tunnel washer, outsource, nonylphenol ethoxylate (npe), cleanroom garment and cleanroom.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States include Linen supply, Uniform supply and Other services.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States include Cintas Corporation, Aramark Corp and Unifirst Corporation.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States in 2026?
The market size of the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States is $22.0bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States in 2026?
There are 1,817 businesses in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States?
The Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States?
The Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 3.2 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States are Cintas Corporation, Aramark Corp and Unifirst Corporation
What does the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States include?
Uniform supply and Linen supply are part of the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States is Cintas Corporation.
How competitive is the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply industry in the United States.
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