The Model Difference: Three Brands, One Technology-Driven Partner
When uniforms, apparel, and garment care live under one roof, everything gets easier. The Model family—Model Uniforms, Model Cleaners, and Model Apparel—combines people, processes, and proven technology so your team looks sharp, stays compliant, and gets service that’s fast and accountable. From Pittsburgh across Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, you get one partner that owns the outcome end-to-end.
Why organizations choose Model
Accuracy. RFID-verified tracking and scan checks deliver complete, on-time orders—down to the wearer.
Speed. Optimized routes, assisted auto-sort in the plant, and same-day support keep operations moving.
Control. Customer portals, private company stores, budgets, and approvals provide real program governance.
Sustainability. Eco-conscious cleaning processes protect fabrics and the environment.
Uniforms with proof: MAC™ RFID tracking from pickup to delivery
Most providers still rely on manual matching and guesswork. Model Uniforms takes a different approach: every rental garment carries an RFID chip and is scanned at each step in the workflow—pickup, receiving, cleaning, mending, inspection, sorting, loading, and delivery. Our MAC™ (Model’s Automated Complete) Tracking System confirms that what came in is exactly what goes out, with exceptions flagged instantly.
What this delivers
Near-zero shortages and consistent wearer-level completeness
Assisted auto-sort that speeds plant throughput and reduces handling
Transparent history of each garment’s movement and care
Service covers western Pennsylvania, northeastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia, so multi-site operations in the region can standardize on one provider.
Service model that actually scales with you
Manager-to-Account Ratio Advantage. We keep a deliberately low load so you get proactive communication and site visits that actually happen. As a benchmark, a single district manager typically oversees about four routes (≈400 customers), while large competitors often stretch managers to 800 –1000 customers.
Rapid Response Standard. During business hours we target same-day—and often within-the-hour—responseson service requests. (Availability varies by route and request type.)
Facilities Support. Beyond uniforms, Model Uniforms provides dust control, mats, and restroom supplies to keep locations clean, safe, and compliant.
Model Cleaners: plant-to-porch convenience with eco-conscious care
Model Cleaners is built for modern life:
Home and office pickup & delivery with simple online or app scheduling
Wash-Dry-Fold for busy households, teams, and organizations
Executive shirt laundry, alterations & repairs, wedding gown care
Gentle, eco-conscious processes that protect garments and extend life
It’s professional care made easy, backed by technology that keeps you informed—from confirmation texts to order status and history.
Model Apparel: company stores + in-house production + ERP backbone
Outfitting teams shouldn’t require spreadsheets, email chains, and guesswork. Model Apparel pairs private, secure company stores with in-house decoration and an apparel-tuned ERP to deliver speed and consistency.
Private company stores (with real controls)
Curated catalogs by role, department, or location
Budgets, approvals, and user management baked in
Clean reporting for finance and program owners
Precision equipment in-house
Barudan® multi-head embroidery for crisp logos and repeatable quality
Hotronix® Fusion IQ heat presses for names/numbering and durable transfers
Stitch Era® digitizing to convert artwork into optimized stitch paths and densities
Apparel-specific ERP
FDM4® ERP links purchasing, inventory, decoration work orders, scheduling, RF scanning/WMS, and shipping. The result is accurate stock levels, fewer bottlenecks, dependable ship dates, and clean pick/pack accuracy with barcoded SKUs.
Why this matters: you get a standardized brand image, faster fulfillment, and fewer touches between vendors—because Model controls design, decoration, quality checks, and shipping under one roof.
How the ecosystem connects
RFID ➜ Portal. MAC™ RFID scans verify completeness; customer portals provide real-time status for orders, deliveries, and invoices—with simple pickup requests.
Portal ➜ Company Store. Admin dashboards manage budgets and approvals while employees self-serve, reducing emails and delays.
Store ➜ ERP ➜ Production. Orders flow into FDM4 ERP for purchasing, work orders, and scheduling; decoration runs on Barudan/Hotronix with Stitch Era-optimized files; shipping confirms against barcodes for accurate delivery.
Every step is visible. Every hand-off is documented. Every week is repeatable.
Built for the region’s essential industries
Utilities, energy, and public works: FR and hi-vis garments with wearer-level tracking and weekly service
Manufacturing and logistics: rugged workwear, mats, towels, and restroom supply programs under one invoice
Healthcare and labs: eco-forward cleaning for coats and scrubs with consistent quality checks
Education and teams: school uniforms, staff apparel, and organizational cleaning support
Proof, not promises
Tracked uniforms, every time: MAC™ RFID and assisted auto-sort reduce shortages and rework
Local and family-led: multi-generation leadership grounded in service to the region
Coverage that fits: Pittsburgh base with routes across Western PA, Ohio, and West Virginia
Real human support: low manager loads and fast responses keep operations on track
Getting started
Whether you need a uniform rental program, pickup & delivery garment care, or a company store to outfit employees, Model makes it simple to launch—and even simpler to run. One team. One standard. One accountable partner.
