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Environment

Cintas Debuts Washable Tuxedos

by Marc S. Reisch
October 25, 2010 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 88, Issue 43

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Credit: Cintas
Credit: Cintas

Uniform supplier Cintas has developed an "eco-friendly" all-polyester tuxedo for banquet hall staff that is machine washable and partially made from recycled plastic bottles. The new model (shown) replaces a dry-clean-only suit. The washable version, Cintas says, will reduce environmental emissions and annually save hotels about $1,000 per employee.

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