Uniform Rental Services Industry Held Steady in 2025

The last quarter of 2025 showed stable revenue trends in uniform rental, while pricing remained soft and revenue growth expectations held near recent levels, according to a new Q4 2025 Uniform & Linen Rental Survey.

In the uniform rental sector, the survey found:

• Revenue largely met expectations: Approximately 65% of respondents reported uniform rental revenue in line with expectations, while 12% reported revenue above expectations and 24% saw revenue below expectations.
• New business remained stable: The no-programmer diffusion index—a measure of the amount of new business available in the marketplace—remained positive (52.9), demonstrating continued stability in new business interest.
• Revenue growth outlook is steady: Respondents expect 3.6% uniform rental revenue growth during the next 12 months, essentially unchanged from recent quarters but below the stronger outlook seen in prior years.

“The story told by the latest survey is that our industry continues to hold its footing,” said Joseph Ricci, Textile Rental Services Association president and CEO. “Growth has moderated from recent highs, but operators are seeing steady demand and a reliable flow of new business opportunities, which speaks to the essential nature of the services our industry provides across the American economy. Resiliency has long defined our industry and will continue to do so in year ahead.”