Care Homes require an efficient and high-quality laundry service to ensure the comfort and well-being of their residents. Digitalization enables the optimization of this process, ensuring proper management and traceability of each garment. This has been the commitment of the Fundació Ave Maria, a non-profit organization dedicated to the care of highly dependent individuals. Adhering to strict criteria of quality, innovation, and sustainability, it serves more than 800 people in the province of Barcelona. Over 110,000 annual hours of dedication ensure the quality of the service, which is certified by AENOR and complies with the UNE-EN ISO 9001:2015 standard. These values extend to all its services, including laundry. To achieve this, the organization found a strategic ally in Girbau, which not only provides its equipment but also offers comprehensive and ongoing support.
Local Technical Service
As Jordi Cerezuela, the general director of the Fundació Ave Maria, asserts, "Girbau's comprehensive solution provides us with much more than machines, it assists us in the decision-making process and offers us total support through its engineers, technicians, and consultants. The proximity and attention of Girbau's technical service are crucial for us." Girbau's comprehensive solution includes advice and continuous support through its engineers, technicians, and consultants, which is fundamental for a laundry that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: "Our laundry can never stop, and we need a technical service that accompanies us and constantly provides solutions. For us, Girbau's technical service is a differential element."
Traceability and Total Control in Laundry
Fundació Ave Maria uses Girbau's Laundry ID system, a traceability solution through RFID that ensures the traceability of clothes and their error-free classification, as well as the standardization of labeling and its durability. This allows for greater control and monitoring of the residents' clothing at the center, increasing productivity in the processes of classification and distribution of garments, saving time, and avoiding errors.
Traceability has significantly improved the management of clothing, reducing operational hours and eliminating confusion, something that the families of the users greatly appreciate. "Having these technologies has allowed us not only to be more efficient and sustainable but also to create an inclusive laundry," highlights the director.
Moreover, the implementation of smart and connected machines has ensured the disinfection and safety of the garments, fundamental aspects in a high-dependency environment.
Technology for Sustainability in the Textile Ecosystem
Fundació Ave Maria and Girbau share a strong commitment to sustainability. The technological innovations provided by Girbau have facilitated significant savings in energy and water, making operations increasingly efficient. "We feel very committed to the sustainability of the planet, just as Girbau does. The technological contributions provided help us achieve significant savings in energy and water, making us increasingly efficient and sustainable," concludes the director.
The alliance between Fundació Ave Maria and Girbau highlights the importance and advantages of adopting sustainable technologies in the senior residence sector. This integration has not only optimized laundry processes but also reinforced their commitment to the environment, contributing at the same time to ensuring residents receive the best possible care, to continue maximizing their quality of life.
