Virginia Linen Service, Inc. Partners with Charlottesville Restaurant Week
Virginia Linen Service, Inc. is sponsored the 2013 Charlottesville Restaurant Week. The event took place from January 28th to February 3rd. Throughout the week participating restaurants offer their finest dishes at a discounted price. This event will be benefiting the Virginia Institute of Autism. Our company is excited to sponsor this event as it allows family and friends to enjoy Charlottesville’s finest restaurants. It offers people the unique opportunity to indulge in quality food at an affordable price. We are confident our linen...
read moreVirginia Linen Service Donates over 2,000 Washed Garments
Virginia Linen Service, Inc. recently teamed up with Planet Aid to donate their laundered garments. Planet Aid is a nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used clothing and shoes to protect the environment and support sustainable development in impoverished communities around the world. There were over 2,000 washed garments consisting of gently used uniforms, medical wear and hospitality clothing. These high-quality donated items will be much valued and worn for a long time by recipients in the developing world. The items will...
read moreTarheel Linen Service takes part in Global Soap Project
In partnership with the Charlotte Area Hotel Association, Tarheel Linen Service assisted in transporting 3000 pounds of donated soap to the Global Soap Project in Atlanta, GA.
read moreWe Appreciate our Drivers!
This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Your Linen Service, Inc. would like to take this opportunity to thank our Route Salespeople and Driving Staff for their hard work and dedication to our company and our customers. Their work is what gives our company the capability to operate in a quick and efficient manner. Our Route Salespeople and Drivers are the individuals who are working behind the scenes and doing all the “thankless” but necessary tasks and are our “face” to our customers. Our...
read moreUniform Image
A uniform symbolizes professionalism and unity within a company. As seen in the recent London Olympics each country’s uniform represented the nation’s pride and culture. A company’s uniform must do the same and portray its corporate culture. It doesn’t matter if your business is a car shop, bakery or hotel. A quality uniform set can send a positive message to customers and partners. Your Linen Service, Inc. provides the healthcare, restaurant and hospitality industries with quality uniforms. Our freshly pressed...
read moreOrange Checkered Truck featured in CSC Network Magazine
Virginia Textile Service, Inc. was recently featured in a CSC Network News magazine. The article describes what it takes for companies to “stand out from the competition” and the importance of brand recognition. According to the article, “Your company trucks are moving billboards and have the opportunity to make a huge impression”. Since 1934 our famous “Orange and White checkered truck” has become the brand of our company and represents our dedication to quality products and “first class”...
read moreDonald Struminger Recognized by the TRSA
Chairman of the Board and CEO of Your Linen Service, Donald Struminger was recognized in the Textile Services magazine for his contributions to the textile service industry. Donald Struminger has led Your Linen Service to great heights and continues to move the company forward. Steve Fellman, who is the author of the article, has been counsel for the Textile Rental Service Association for 47 years. Excerpt from the article: I have been privileged and honored to have had the opportunity to watch this industry grow and mature and participate in...
read morePatient Gown Donation
Your Linen Service recently donated 500 patient gowns to the Patricia Sullivan Haitian Outreach Foundation. The Foundation, founded in 2008 by Kathy Faw, strives to improve the lives of people in Haiti. The gowns will be sent to Haiti to support the Outreach’s efforts. Our company is proud to have helped Kathy and her Foundation. We would like to thank the Patricia Sullivan Haitian Outreach Foundation for the opportunity to help their cause. As a company we are committed to the support of our community. We are proud to support outreach...
read moreThe Orange Checkered Truck
Unless you are in the industries we serve you might not know the name of our company. But tell someone “the company with the orange checkered trucks” and they’ll know who you’re talking about! We recently introduced a new tractor trailer to the fleet. This 53 foot trailer features a side skirt for improved fuel economy and our “Green” logos. On the back of the trailer is our CLEAN GREEN, TRSA certified emblem and on the side skirt you will see our Company’s eco-message, REDUCE, REUSE, RENT; Textile...
read moreQ+A: Lipstick Stains
Question: “I was wondering if you could give me any tips to help me get lipstick stains out of fabric… I have tried several products to no avail.” Answer: Restaurants, hotels and hospitals all have to deal with stained linen. A common culprit is lipstick. Lipstick stains can ruin any type of linen if it not properly cared for. To prevent such a disaster try this method to remove lipstick stains. Lipstick is made of animal fat and dye. The first step is to remove the animal fat. The most effective way to remove the...
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