Finland's Lindström opens first textile service centre in Vietnam

Finland's Lindström opens first textile service centre in Vietnam

Lindström, a family-owned textile service company with more than 170 years of history in Finland, marked the beginning of its journey in Vietnam by opening of a new service centre in Dong Nai province on March 20.

Finland Lindström opens first service centre in Vietnam

This represents a significant milestone as Lindström is the first company to introduce a workwear rental solution in the Vietnamese market.

Tallking with VIR at the opening ceremony, Juha Laurio, president and CEO, cited that although the initial centre was relatively small, more investment would be poured in step by step to seize the potential of the Vietnamese market.

"As well as the development we have achieved in the Chinese and Indian markets, we expect the Vietnamese market to grow very quickly. As a pioneering investor in this field and seeing famous global brands and manufacturers who are operating in Vietnam, we see the high potential of the Vietnamese market," said Laurio.

This centre has the capacity to handle thousands of workwear sets daily. The facility is designed using a modular model, allowing for rapid scaling as market demand grows. The laundering and maintenance processes will adhere to international standards, ensuring that every workwear set meets maximum safety and hygiene conditions before being delivered to businesses.

Workwear rental service reduces upfront investment costs and eliminates the burden of managing laundry, repairs, and replacements. These services are a growing global trend, especially in industries requiring high standards such as manufacturing, food processing, electronics, and chemicals.

The workwear rental service provides a comprehensive solution, including industry-specific workwear design, maintenance and washing, product replacement when necessary, and scheduled delivery to businesses for a weekly rental fee.

Unlike the traditional method of purchasing and managing protective clothing in-house, the rental model helps businesses optimise costs, ensure hygiene and safety, and enhance their professional image. Notably, by extending product lifecycles and committing to 100 per cent textile waste recycling, Lindström minimises environmental impacts.

In addition to focusing on business activities, Lindström is also expanding community initiatives, contributing to building a clean and prosperous community in Vietnam, through a cooperation project with ActionAid Vietnam.

This project aims to improve access to clean water and raise awareness about sanitation and climate change, directly supporting 5,000 children in six schools in Tra Vinh city, an area heavily affected by climate change and saltwater intrusion.

In 2024, Lindström's turnover reached $562 million with 21 million textile products in circulation globally. The company also achieved a recycling rate of over 70 per cent and holds many prestigious certifications for quality, environmental management, hygiene and safety, and health.

Lindström is a family-owned textiles company, founded in 1848 in Finland. With more than 4,700 employees in 24 countries, the unit serves 88,000 customers in many fields, from manufacturing and healthcare to hotels and restaurants.

VIR