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Content about National Institute of Drycleaning

April 10, 2009

1950s

The postwar economic boom spreads into drycleaning, ushering in its most prosperous era in history. More plants race to handle the shirts, suits and millinery of America’s growing middle class, and suburban wives embrace new styles of dress and décor that call for new services. A can-do spirit pervades the nation and the industry.

June 12, 2007

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The International Fabricare Institute (IFI) threw a 100th anniversary party last night at Planet Hollywood Resort in conjunction with Clean '07 in Las Vegas, ending the blowout bash with a surprise — that the association will be known as the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI) from this day forward.