This summer, The California Cleaners Association (a Drycleaning& Laundry Institute-affiliated regional partner association) mergedwith several states to form the Western Fabricare Association(WFA). The move expands DLI & WFA’s reach to serve fabricare professionals throughout the western United States.As a regional affiliated partner of the Drycleaning & LaundryInstitute (DLI), the newly formed WFA brings together members and industry professionals from California, Oregon, Washington,Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, and Idaho under one unified organization.
"This summer, The California Cleaners Association (a Drycleaning & Laundry Institute-affiliated regional partner association) merged with several states to form the Western Fabricare Association(WFA)."
The expansion reflects a commitment to strengthening the fabri-
care industry by providing broader educational opportunities, stron-
ger legislative and regulatory advocacy, expanded networking, and
greater access to resources that help garment care businesses succeed.
“All of us at the newly formed WFA are excited with the oppor-
tunity to help train Cleaners in the West,” said Ray Rangwala, WFA
President, DLI District 8 Director, and owner of Esteem Cleaners in
Glendale, CA. “We are looking for good operators who want to make
a difference in educating all of our members. Interested in joining
the association or our leadership team? Call me at (818) 590-2416
to discuss.”
“The formation of the Western Fabricare Association represents an
important step in building a stronger regional community for profes-
sional cleaners,” said Jon Meijer, DLI’s Membership Director. “By
working together, we can better support our members with education,
advocacy, and connections that help their businesses grow and adapt
to the changing needs of the industry.”
The Western Fabricare Association will focus on delivering prac-
tical value to members through:
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Industry education and training
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Legislative and regulatory advocacy
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Professional networking
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Business development resources
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Industry leadership and collaboration
Additional information, leadership structure, membership benefits, and upcoming events, will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information about the Western Fabricare Association,
visit westernfabricareassociation.org or contact WFA Executive
Director Leslie Schaffer at Leslie.Schaeffer@calcleaners.org orl (916) 239-4070.
Key Takeaways
- Why This Shift Is Happening matters for readers making practical decisions.
- How Local Providers Stand Out matters for readers making practical decisions.
- This summer, The California Cleaners Association (a Drycleaning
- & Laundry Institute-affiliated regional partner association) merged
