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Process Quality

Process Quality

ARAMARK sets the standard for the highest quality cleanroom garment services available.

Process quality is the number one concern for cleanroom facility managers.  One small slip-up can result in plant shutdowns and millions of dollars in lost revenue.

ISO Certified
100% of our processing plants are ISO 9001:2000 certified.  In fact all our processing sites are under the same certification.  What does this mean to the customer?

  • A comprehensive documentation system
  • Disaster recovery plan
  • A dedicated QA professional at each site

Wash Process
ARAMARK understands the critical nature of the laundering process.  Our wash process is designed to maintain garment integrity while producing a Class A garment.
    ARAMARK ensures wash process quality by utilizing:
    • Validated wash process
    • Microprocessor controlled washers and dryers
    • DI water in every wash formula
    • Specially formulated cleanroom wash chemicals
    • HEPA/ULPA filtered dryers
    • QA monitoring of wash process

    Garment Handling
    ARAMARK understands how cleanroom garments should be handled and maintained and has implemented industry best practices as part of our everyday operating procedures.
    • Garments are processed in a minimum ISO Class 5 cleanroom
    • Barcode scanning of each and every garment
    • Garments are inspected in accordance with IEST standards
    • Garments are packaged in certified cleanroom bags
    • Operator Training Program
    • Sterility Program in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137 guidelines
    • Puncture resistant shipping containers
    • Lot traceability
    • Dedicated cleanroom route service to more than 90% of our Customers

    Environmental Monitoring Program
    ARAMARK utilizes regular tests and procedures to ensure that our processes, air filtration systems, water quality, equipment, and cleaned garments meet cleanroom standards.  Routine EM testing consists of:
    • Surface microbial monitoring
    • Viable air monitoring
    • Nonviable air particulate monitoring
    • Wash water monitoring

    Quality Assurance Testing
    ARAMARK has routine QA testing in place to guarantee that we are providing garments that meet the appropriate industry standards.  Certificates and test results are available to all customers.  Routine testing of in-process garments consists of:
    • ASTM F51
    • Helmke drum test
    • Electrostatic testing
    • Sterility testing in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137-1994

    Disaster Recovery
    ARAMARK has a solid contingency plan in place in case of an "Act of God" or equipment failure.  And since each plant is under the same ISO certificate and therefore the same quality system, you can be confident that your garments will be of the same quality as those produced by the primary facility.


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