We are proud to introduce a new program – Energy Efficient Textiles (EET^™) – that promotes hard dollar savings through product performance, energy conservation, and reduced operating costs.

Through our EET^™ program, we offer a Medline exclusive – PerforMAX^™ – synthetic products constructed with innovative fiber technology. The revolutionary fibers of PerforMAX textiles reduce energy usage due to decreased drying times and fewer rewashes. Medline has worked with industry experts who have analyzed wash and processing costs for each product, paying special attention to the critical areas of water, energy, and chemical use. We understand that minimizing energy use is essential to your profitability.

Independent lab tests and laundry case studies (see tab above) show that PerforMAX has contributed up to:

50% reduction in dryer time 71% reduction in rag-out rate

16% reduction in replacement purchases

It is a key component of Medline’s corporate strategy to be environmentally responsible in every aspect of our business, which spans manufacturing, distribution, supply chain consulting and healthcare-related education.

We believe that conserving resources, reducing emissions and supporting environmental initiatives is, quite simply, smart business. Here are a few examples of how Medline’s own environmental policies and programs are making a difference:

• Medline has implemented a company-wide effort to conserve energy and dramatically lower greenhouse emissions. This comprehensive program included modifications to lighting, temperature control, weatherproofing, recycling and green architecture, and has yielded over $1 million in savings, and reduced greenhouse emissions (CO2) by more than 5.1 million pounds.


• Medline is a premier sponsor of Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet. Cool Globes promotes solutions to global warming by uniting corporations, government and non-profit organizations to increase awareness of global warming through public art, education and events. Launched in Chicago in June 2007, Cool Globes was exhibited in San Francisco, San Diego and Washington D.C. in 2008, and is headed to London in 2009.


• Medline is a participant in the Green Hospital Pilot Project, which is sponsored by The Healthcare Improvement Foundation of the Delaware Valley Hospital Council and funded by an EPA Challenge Grant. The Project is designed to identify, develop, implement and monitor methods to reduce pollution through prudent, environmentally focused supply-chain management.


• Medline requires eco-friendly manufacturing practices at our factories and from our supply partners. We require measurable and reportable environmental responsibility in core business practices that reduce waste, conserve energy and achieve greater supply chain sustainability.

We are proud to join a community of proactive and forward-thinking companies who are working to develop strategies to improve the ‘environmental health’ of our industry. You, our customer, are on the front lines, but we must provide the products and tools to help you. Working together, we can make a difference, and we thank you for your commitment to green and sustainable health care.

Case Study 1: performax SHEETS Download [PDF] SUBJECT: Portland Hospital Service Corp. 18440 NE Portal Way Portland, OR 97230 DATE OF STUDY: May 29, 2008 CHALLENGE: Process Improvement/Energy Savings RESULTS: Replacement Costs Savings A 16% decrease in monthly replacement costs for sheets High Customer Satisfaction A product that is whiter, does not shrink, and has greatly improved customer satisfaction Low Rag-Out Rate Dramatic reduction in staining, yellowing and tearing. Rag-out rate reduced from 7% down to 2%, which is a 71% decrease Energy Savings Faster dry times of PerforMAX cut conditioning time in half, from four minutes to two minutes Throughput (Efficiency) Can now run ironers 31% faster, from 130 feet per minute to 170 feet per minute

Case Study 2: performax UNDERPADS Download [PDF] SUBJECT: Virginia Hospital Laundry, Inc. 1601 Oliver Hill Way Richmond, VA 23219 DATE OF STUDY: July 10, 2008 CHALLENGE: Process Improvement/Energy Savings RESULTS: Energy Savings Lower energy costs due to a 20% faster dry time Durable Construction Pads were washed 100+ times with no breakdown in materials or workmanship Long Linen Life Average turn on the PerforMAX pads runs about 65–67. Savings in monthly acquisition costs Low Rewash Rate Rewash rate has been reduced to < 2%, compared to national average of 4–6% High Customer Satisfaction VHL has not had a single customer issue with this pad

Additional Independent Lab Testing Click here to download Additional Lab Testing Document for scrubs and sheets. Download [PDF]