Benefits of Membership

As the leading educational association in the industry, ALM membership will enhance your knowledge and provide a network of the industry’s best textile care professionals who have knowledge and practical experience they are willing to share.

Benefits of Membership

For All Membership Types

Access to the ALM Forums to get answers and share ideas with professionals from across the industry and the world.
Post job openings, as well as your personal résumé to find new opportunities for yourself, in the ALM Career Center.
Access to ALM's monthly eNewsletter, Vital Threads.
View Fact Sheets, articles, and printable forms exclusive to ALM members from staff and subject matter experts.
Access to ALM’s Member Directory – search for products, services, and other processing/management professionals.
Ask the IP – Member-only access to Certified Infection Preventionists’ responding to your specific questions on textile processing and linen management.
Program discounts

For Textile Care Service Providers

Receive discounted rates for ALM's Test Piece Monitoring Program, proving to customers the quality of wash processes.
Demonstrate company dedication to quality, service, and professionalism.
Access valuable resources, education, and tools to aid in ongoing successful operations.
Provide employees with opportunities to enhance skill sets and perform at a higher level, resulting in higher job satisfaction, allegiance to company goals, and improved productivity.

For Suppliers

Listed in ALM's Suppliers' Directory and annual Buyers Guide.
Have new products and services highlighted in the ALM Supplier Showcase.
Have access to 1,100+ professionals from nearly 500 laundries.
Build relationships by participating in task force, chapters, and events.
Develop supplier-to-supplier relationships that result in new customer referrals.
Grow in industry knowledge and set themselves apart from others who just “sell.”
Establish themselves as industry experts through speaking, writing articles, giving interviews for articles, and responding to forum posts.
Market and brand themselves through advertising, sponsorships, buyer’s guide listings and direct marketing to the member list.

For Textile Care Consumers

Understand contract terms from suppliers to improve selection and management of outside services.
Improve revenue through better contract negotiations.
Increase patient/guest satisfaction and care.