2026 Curated Content*

Our editorial philosophy is focused on helping industry professionals do their jobs more effectively, efficiently and profitably by providing a balance of business and technical-related content.

Our editorial focuses on innovation, inspiration, and impact. Our 2026 issues will dive deep into trends that shape the industry, telling stories that spark conversation and providing insights that empower our members. Readers can expect fresh perspectives, expert voices, and timely content that will keep you ahead of the curve.

*Editorial Calendar is tentative and subject to change.

Winter

Issue 1: Machinery

  • Enhancing the Productivity of Aging Equipment
  • Procurement process for laundry equipment
    • Steps to determining equipment needs
    • How to compare/evaluate/analysis machine quotes (from consultant perspective)
  • Training That Sticks — Building Operator Confidence and Safety Around Equipment
    • Explaining purpose of task and impacts on quality, safety and efficiency
    • How
      • Manufacturer guidance
      • Hands on learning
      • Train by function, not machine
    • Include troubleshooting basics
    • Reinforce Safety Culture
  • Maintenance that saves money
    • Preventive equipment care
    • Reduced downtime
    • Extend equipment life
  • IMPACT Preview
Ad Space Deadline: 11/7/25
Ships: December 2025

Spring

Issue 2: IP, Hygienically Clean, Governing bodies

  • Proper IP management in facility linen rooms
    • Transferring hygienically clean responsibilities onto the users
    • Input from IP & EVS
    • Cleaning frequency logs
    • Transferring linen away from your body
    • Hygienically clean transfer from truck
  • How to Prepare Your Laundry for an Inspection
  • Benefits of partnering with Infection Preventionists, How to talk to clinicians about the wash process – IP and how to create relationships
  • Scrub Management
    • Educating Staff about Returning Scrubs
    • IP issues with wearing scrubs out
  • IMPACT Recap
Ad Space Deadline: 3/30/26
Ships: April 2026

Summer

Issue 3: Cost Management

  • Finding Efficiency without Cutting Corners
    • Practical ways to reduce operating costs while maintaining quality
    • Reworking workflow
    • Smarter resource scheduling
  • Linen Loss: The Cost You Don’t See
    • Financial impact of lost or damaged textiles
    • Proven methods for controlling it.
  • Smart Purchasing and Vendor Partnerships
    • Balance cost, quality, reliability when sourcing chemicals, textiles and supplies
    • How to negotiate pricing or contracts i
  • Forecasting, Budget, Production standards (from Laundry Vendor)
Ad Space Deadline: 6/15/2026
Ships: July 2026

Fall

Issue 4: Technology

  • From Sorting to Shipping: Automation in Action
    • How automation and robotics are reshaping laundry operations — what’s available now, what’s coming, and where the ROI really is.
  • Digital Tools for Smarter Management
    • Exploring software that supports production tracking, route management, linen management and customer communication — and how to integrate it effectively.
  • Textile Tech: Smarter Fabrics and RFID
    • A look at how RFID tagging and fabric innovation improve inventory control, garment life, and traceability.
  • AI, Analytics, and the Next Generation Laundry
    • How artificial intelligence and predictive analytics can help forecast demand, monitor equipment health, and optimize labor.
Ad Space Deadline: 9/14/2026
Ships: October 2026

In Every Issue

President’s Message: Column from the Association of Linen Management national president

Calendar of Events: Upcoming events including webinars, virtual and in-person trainings

Benchmarking: Industry updates based on the latest ALM benchmarking survey