The Model Difference
Three specialized brands. One in‑house powerhouse.
MODEL CLEANERS — premium dry cleaning & laundry
Model Cleaners offers home and office pickup and delivery with easy text/app scheduling; executive shirt laundry, alterations and repairs, and wedding gown care; convenient Wash-Dry-Fold for busy households and organizations; and eco-conscious cleaning processes using gentle solvents.
Model Uniforms — rental, maintenance & facility services
Model Uniform provides full uniform rental programs with weekly service; the MAC™ Tracking System on every garment for zero-loss accuracy; certified fabric-care experts for cleaning, mending, and inspection; and dust control, mats, and restroom supplies to keep facilities compliant.
Model Apparel — corporate apparel & private online stores
Model Apparel offers in-house design and decorating, including embroidery, screen print, and heat transfer along with private, secure online stores for each client with budgets and approvals, streamlined ordering by employee, department, or location, and fast fulfillment with a consistent, professional fit and branding.
Technology that actually helps you
Below are the specific systems, machines, and service practices that power the Model Difference.
RFID Chips + Assisted Auto‑Sort
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Model Uniforms, Model Cleaners, and Model Apparel all use RFID or barcode scans with exception reporting to ensure that what comes in is exactly what goes out—preventing short deliveries, protecting wearer readiness, and reducing rework.
Customer Portal & Plant Transparency
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Model Uniforms, Model Cleaners, and Model Apparel provide real-time status and history for orders, deliveries, and invoices—plus simple pickup requests and, for apparel clients, admin dashboards with spend limits, approvals, and user management—reducing emails, delivering instant answers, and creating visible accountability.
Order Completeness Assurance
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Model Uniforms, Model Cleaners, and Model Apparel all use RFID and barcode scans with exception reporting to ensure that what comes in is exactly what goes out—preventing short deliveries, protecting wearer readiness, and reducing rework.
Manager‑to‑Account Ratio
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All Model brands maintain a deliberately low manager-to-account ratio—one district manager typically oversees about four routes (around 400 customers), compared to competitors with 800 –1000 per manager—ensuring proactive communication, real site visits, and faster resolutions.
Rapid Response Standard
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All brands provide same-day—and often within-the-hour—responses to service requests during business hours, keeping operations moving when issues arise (availability varies by route and request type).
Barudan® Industrial Embroidery Machines
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Model Apparel uses multi-head, high-precision embroidery with tight thread control and color accuracy to deliver crisp logos, consistent quality across large runs, and reliable uptime for deadlines.
Hotronix® Heat Press Systems
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Model Apparel uses pro-grade heat presses—with precise heat, pressure, and time control—for transfer graphics, names/numbering, and small-batch personalization, delivering clean edges and durable finishes ideal for on-demand and mixed-method programs.
FDM4® ERP (Apparel Back‑End)
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Model Apparel uses enterprise resource planning (ERP) that links inventory, purchasing, work orders, production scheduling, and shipping—ensuring accurate stock levels, fewer bottlenecks, and dependable ship dates for client stores and bulk orders.
OrderMyGear® (Private Online Stores Partner)
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Model Apparel provides secure company stores for employees and locations—with spend limits, approvals, and user management—integrated with in-house decoration and fulfillment to standardize brand image while giving teams a simple, self-serve way to order.
Stitch Era® Digitizing Software
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Model Apparel uses professional digitizing software to convert artwork into optimized stitch files—supporting test swatches and fast revisions—to achieve smoother fills, correct pull-compensation, and fewer surprises on the final garments.
Why Model is the better choice
Accuracy: Tech‑driven tracking and QC reduce lost items and rework.
Speed: Integrated operations and local routes mean faster turnaround.
Consistency: One team curates your look across uniforms and apparel.
Control: Real‑time visibility, spend limits, and simple approvals.
Trust: Nearly four decades serving Western PA businesses and families.
Who we PROUDLY service
Hospitality & resort • Trades & field services • Oil & gas • Transportation & logistics • Utilities & energy • Facilities management • Public sector & schools • Healthcare support • Food & beverage • Corporate offices & retail
Proof, not promises
Tracked uniforms, every time: MAC™ Tracking System on all rentals
Local + family‑owned: Multi‑generation leadership, community focused
Coverage where you need it: Regional routes and multiple service locations
Get the Model Difference
Let’s outfit your team, protect your brand, and simplify your day.