Bates Enterprises

Bates Enterprises provides commercial and industrial personal protective equipment (PPE) laundering, helping businesses reduce costs and waste while keeping work gear clean and ready to use. Based in Childersburg, Alabama, the company serves organizations across a range of industries, including automotive, manufacturing, utilities, government, aerospace, packaging, and biotechnology. Its services are customized to each customer’s requirements and include industrial laundering, a PPE box program, glove laundering and recycling, and reuse-focused programs.

Bates cleans items such as protective gloves, FR clothing, rugs, robot covers, absorbents, rags, sleeves, harnesses, welding jackets, chaps, and safety vests. The company says its laundering process is designed to clean and sanitize equipment, extend its useful life, and help customers improve their PPE investment. Businesses can request a quote, discuss a tailored glove management program, or try the service by submitting up to 50 pounds of PPE for laundering at no cost and with no obligation.

Bates also operates Bates Industrial & Safety Supplies, offering workwear, FR clothing, footwear, eyewear, and hand protection