Although the laundry industry is one of the oldest craft professions in the world, it still occupies an important place today.

Domestic Laundries offer a collection and delivery service, processing household beddings, linens, curtains and clothes to a high professional standard and quality. These laundries, and many drycleaners, offer a special "shirt service" ideal for washing and pressing both work and casual shirts.

At one stage considered a declining industry, the pressure on people's time today has led to a resurgence in the domestic laundry service. Contact the DIB to find a laundry in your area.

Laundries also process a wide variety of textiles for their business or commercial customers. In many cases the textiles or garments laundered are also owned and managed by the laundry service provider, see Textile Rental.