Features List

We plan all our features for the magazine a year in advance. If you see any features here that you would like to get involved with, or advertise next to, please get in touch.

Features List 2026

February

  • Special report: The life of linen: As a growing topic year on year, we run an annual special report on the ever
    evolving developments in how we extend, recycle and repurpose the life of linen. The industry continues to
    innovate in this area and this feature takes a look at what the latest developments are and what’s in the
    pipeline for 2026.
  • Energy efficiency solutions for large laundries: With energy costs continuing to dominate the balance books,
    let’s look at the latest in systems and processes that our large commercial laundries can adopt to maximise
    the efficiency of their operation.
  • Wetcleaning: A look at the latest developments in wetcleaning equipment and processes.

In Focus: Profile of an industry expert or laundry

March

  • Report – Women in our industry: To mark International Women’s Day on Sunday 8 March 2026 we’ll be
    celebrating and showcasing the women in our industry.
  • Technology – Robotics and AI: We explore the impact of robotics and AI on the industry in 2025.
  • Shirt finishing equipment: The latest designs and developments in shirt finishing equipment.
  • Chemicals and Solvents

LADAs nomination guide

CleanEx 2026 preview
In Focus: Profile of an industry expert or laundry

National Apprenticeship Week – 9-15 February 2026: We shine a light on the positive impact that
apprenticeships can offer both businesses and individuals and what the opportunities are for industry businesses
to develop apprenticeship schemes to help with skills shortages.

April

  • Technology – Information and Data: The latest on management systems, apps data, payment and point of
    sale solutions for drycleaners and SMEs.
  • Feeders and Folders: The latest in equipment
  • Special report: Cleanrooms and healthcare settings. We look at how laundry is managed and processed in
    healthcare settings and care homes.

CleanEx Preview

In Focus: Profile of an industry expert or laundry

May

  • Report: Mental health and wellbeing. 11-17 May 2026 is Mental Health Awareness Week. In support of this we
    look to highlight the importance of employee mental health and wellbeing and the support available. A key part of this feature will be to share the initiatives that our industry businesses have in place to support
    their employees.
  • Boilers and Heat Pumps
  • Larger Washers

In Focus: Profile of an industry expert or laundry

CleanEx 2026 SHOW ISSUE – Handed out at show

June

  • Report – Sustainability: To align with a number of sustainability awareness days in June we look at the latest
    initiatives and solutions for the commercial laundry industry towards achieving their sustainability goals.
  • Maintenance, servicing and spares
  • Irons and presses

In Focus: Profile of an industry expert or laundry

CleanEx 2026: Report & Gallery

July/August

  • On Premise Laundries
  • Conveyors: Large scale for laundries and workwear management.
  • RFID Technology: RFIDs and the big investment technology for laundries to improve efficiencies.
  • Special Report: Health and Safety, Fire Risk, and Insurance

In Focus: Profile of an industry expert or laundry

LADAs: Nomination deadline reminder

September

  • Tumble Dryers – Large and small
  • Report: Industry careers and development. Attracting and retaining talent to the industry has always
    been difficult. We look at the various routes that our industry businesses use and showcase some
    success stories, including a look at the trade associations that support development in the industry.
  • Laundries & Linen Rental

In Focus: Profile of an industry expert or laundry

LADAs update

October

  • Detergents and Dosing
  • Wetcleaning Update – new developments
  • Workwear focus: A look at the latest from workwear suppliers and those that manage, clean and
    maintain workwear

In Focus: Profile of an industry expert or laundry

LADAs: Preview and shortlist of finalists

November

  • Developments and trends for 2027: We look at what the key developments and innovations are that
    will be shaping our industry.
  • Sustainability: Practical solutions and initiatives to help our smaller and high street businesses make
    better sustainable choices for their business and their customers
  • Dust Mats: We learn more from suppliers and those that manage the cleaning and maintenance for
    businesses as well as the promotional opportunities
  • Trolleys, Pallets & Cages

In Focus: Profile of an industry expert or laundry

December

  • Tunnel Washers
  • Drycleaning Machines
  • Transport and Logistics: Information, top tips and case studies of the choices available to get linen
    and laundry from A to B efficiently, sustainably and affordably, incl apps and electric/ hybrid vehicles

LADAs: Review and photo gallery

In Focus: Profile of an industry expert or laundry – LADAs Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 winner