DLI introductory, advanced cleaning courses enrolling
Cleaners with little or no experience may want to mark their calendars for an “Introduction to Drycleaning” course offered by the Drycleaning and Laundry Institute in July.
The course will take place from July 21-25 at DLI’s School of Drycleaning Technology, located at its headquarters in Laurel, MD.
The one-week class will emphasize the basic principles for plant owners and
employees, focussing on fibers and fabrics, workflow, assembly, invoicing,
drycleaning machinery, cleaning and drying cycles, and finishing procedures for
pants, coats and skirts.
Attendees will also learn basic stain removal procedures.
The cost is $695 for DLI members and $1,049 for non-members.
Those who complete the course may want to stay in town a little while longer as
DLI will host its Advanced Drycleaning Course from July 28 through Aug. 8.
The advanced course is also suitable for cleaners who have hands-on production
experience and knowledge of basic stain removal and finishing techniques.
Attendees can expect to learn about: specialty fabrics and fiber identification;
wetcleaning; troubleshooting the drycleaning system; regulations and care
labeling; business management; customer service; solvents, detergents,
moisture, filtration and distillation; and plant layout and workflow.
The advance course also covers finishing blouses, dresses, ties, pleats, pile
fabrics, silks and rayons, as well as advanced stain removal procedures.
Tuition is $1,149 for members and $1,649 for non-members.
Those who sign up for the introductory and advanced courses concurrently can
enjoy a discounted tuition of $1,495 for members and $2,395 for non-members for
both classes altogether.
For more information of any of DLI’s upcoming classes at its School of Drycleaning Technology, contact the
association’s office at (800) 638-2627, ext. 1603.
CRDN plans 6th annual convention in Hot Springs
The Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network anticipates over 300 attendees at
its 6th annual convention this summer.
The event will be held from Aug. 14-16 at The Homestead in Hot Springs, VA.
The association will host three evening events, including an opening reception
on Thursday evening, a theme night dinner on Friday, and a dinner and awards
gala to conclude events on Saturday night.
On Thursday morning, CRDN will host a golf outing. On the following two days,
attendees can visit exhibits from invited allied trades companies.
Those interested in acquiring space can expect to pay between $1,000 and $2,800,
depending on the level of sponsorship.
For more information about exhibiting or attendee registration, contact the CRDN
office by calling (248) 246-7878.
CRDN is an international organization of drycleaners who specialize in textile
restoration drycleaning, processing garments and other fabric items exposed to
fire, smoke, water and mold. Members also operate retail drycleaning plants and
routes in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
