
“Can’t Convert Because of Cost?”: Government Grants Are the Answer to Wet Cleaning Transition
The transition to wet cleaning is accelerating across the U.S. drycleaning industry. Yet many operators still cite initial investment cost as the biggest barrier.But the

Toward Standardization in Wetcleaning: A Turning Point for the Industry?
Across the United States, a growing number of drycleaning operations have adopted wetcleaning as part of their service mix. Fully dedicated 100% wetcleaning plants continue

Reinventing Fabric Care: The U.S. Dry Cleaning Industry at a Crossroads
The U.S. dry cleaning industry is no stranger to change—but the current moment may represent its most defining transition yet. Faced with declining demand for

Blouse with Jewelry Embellishments
Mr. Sohn, a 100% wetcleaner explains how to process a blouse with jewelry embellishments.

Shirt’s Neck Stain
Mr. Sohn, a 100% wetcleaner, explains how he treats shirt’s neck stains.

Suit is the easiest of all
Mr. Sohn, a 100% wetcleaner, explains why suite is the easiest item to wetclean.

March 2026
March 2026 Table of Contents Trump Tariff Ruled “Illegal” On February 20, 2026, the trade world was rocked by a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling in

New York Machinery Launches Its Own Brand: NYM
“Now, New York Machinery is a manufacturing company.” New York Machinery President Namgu Lee made this declaration during an open house event for dealers held

Let’s Go Find the Bird’s Egg!
Long ago, in a quiet country village, there lived a farming couple. The husband was a man who knew how to be grateful even for

Steam Trap Maintenance
We all know how rising energy and supply costs continue to gnaw away at the bottom line. Controlling these costs has never been more vital

What Are You Offering?
Back when I started doing shirts, it was 1978. Retail, the price was typically under a dollar. At this point, I have no way to

Handwashing Neckties
If your goal is to wetclean 100% of your volume, hand washing is essential. I have always said there is nothing you cannot wetclean. No
