Vestis

What Vestis does

Vestis Corporation (NYSE: VSTS) is a North American B2B uniform rental and workplace supplies provider that operates a route-based managed services platform across nearly 350 local offices in the US and Canada, serving more than 300,000 business customers. The company was carved out of Aramark via spin-off in October 2023 and is headquartered in Burbank, California, with 10,000+ employees. Its core offering is weekly uniform and workwear rental (including flame resistant, high-visibility, cleanroom, and healthcare-specific programs) bundled with adjacent managed supplies categories — restroom products, floor mats, towels, linens, mops, and first aid — delivered and serviced by Route Sales Representatives under recurring contracts that eliminate customer capital outlay.

The product portfolio is differentiated by proprietary, certified processes rather than novel technology: VeriTEX QC™ for HACCP-compliant food processing laundering, MicroClear XP™ (16-point QC) and Starshield™ HD ESD garments for ISO 9001:2015 cleanroom environments, EPA-registered disinfectants validated against pathogens including Listeria, E. coli O157:H7, and MRSA, and SteelGuard® / DRIFIRE® flame-resistant lines meeting NFPA 2112/70E. The November 2025 launch of the Vestis +Impression™ System extended the platform into coordinated, design-forward restroom hardware. Verticals served — Automotive, Food Processing, Food Service, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Cleanroom — are addressed via industry-specific solution pages and a national accounts motion.

The business model is overwhelmingly recurring: weekly subscription-style rental fees, plus one-time preparation and emblem charges, supplemented by a direct-purchase e-commerce channel (shop.vestis.com) and a customer self-service portal. Quote-based pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is purely direct and field-led, with a referral program feeding word-of-mouth. Following post-spin operational challenges (revenue decline FY2023–FY2025, EBITDA compression, negative FY2025 net income), activist investor Corvex Management drove a leadership change in 2025, installing CEO Jim Barber, who is executing a turnaround targeting approximately $75M in annual cost savings alongside service recovery and pricing discipline, supported by new CCO Steve Cochran (June 2026) and an interim CFO.

Name

Vestis

Legal name

Vestis Corporation

Website

https://vestis.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Vestis Corporation (NYSE: VSTS) is a North American B2B provider of uniform rental and workplace supplies, serving over 300,000 customers across six verticals through nearly 350 local offices and a weekly route-based managed service model, with proprietary certified processes for food safety, cleanroom, and flame-resistant workwear.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Uniform Rental and Workplace Supplies

NAICS

Linen and Uniform Supply (81233), Linen Supply (812331)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Uniform Laundry (Corporate/Facilities) (HSAJAEAE)

Keywords

• Uniform rental services
• Workplace supplies
• Industrial laundry services
• Flame resistant workwear
• Managed uniform programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Uniform Rental Services: Weekly rental and managed uniform programs where Vestis picks up soiled garments, launders them to industry-specific standards (HACCP, NFPA compliance), and delivers fresh uniforms on a recurring schedule. Revenue is generated through predictable weekly service fees plus one-time preparation and emblem fees for new orders.
2. Workplace Supplies: Sale and delivery of workplace supplies including restroom products, floor mats, towels, mops, first aid supplies, and linens. Products are delivered on a managed schedule with inventory monitoring.
3. Direct Purchase Merchandise: Direct sale of uniforms, custom emblems, and workwear products through the company's online store (shop.vestis.com). One-time purchase revenue from merchandise sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vestis provides managed uniform rental and workplace supply programs to businesses across North America. Its core service is a weekly pickup, industrial laundering, and delivery of uniforms, flame resistant workwear, scrubs, mats, towels, linens, mops, restroom supplies, and first aid products, supplemented by specialized cleanroom garment and cleaning services. Revenue is generated primarily through predictable recurring weekly service fees on multi-year rental contracts.

Product overview

Vestis is a North American B2B uniform rental and workplace supplies provider operating as a single unified platform with multiple service categories. The core offering includes uniform and workwear rental (with flame resistant, enhanced visibility, and industry-specific options), restroom supplies, first aid services, floor mats, towels, linens, mops, and Cleanroom services for controlled environments. Key branded sub-products include the Vestis +Impression™ System (restroom dispensers), VeriTEX QC™ (HACCP-compliant laundering), MicroClear XP™ (cleanroom quality control), Starshield™ HD ESD (cleanroom garments), MicronSwep® (cleanroom cleaning), SteelGuard® FR Essentials and DRIFIRE® FR Coveralls (flame resistant workwear), and a new Hospital Scrubs collection. The company also operates Canadian Linen and Québec Linge subsidiaries in Canada. Nearly 350 local offices deliver and service customers across the US and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vestis +Impression™ System: A complete solution of restroom dispensers and delivery service built for design, reliability and ease
• Vestis Cleanroom Services
• MicroVantage
• VeriTEX QC™
• MicroClear XP™
• Starshield™ HD ESD
• MicronSwep®
• SteelGuard®
• AdvaCare™

Products and services

• Uniforms & Workwear Rental Full-service uniform rental program delivering fresh, clean branded uniforms weekly to businesses across automotive, food processing, food service, healthcare, and manufacturing verticals. Includes laundering, repairs, replacements, and custom logos.
• Vestis +Impression™ System Complete coordinated restroom dispenser solution featuring nine color finishes, touchless options, ADA accessibility compliance, commercial-grade durability, and managed supply delivery service for commercial restrooms.
• Restroom Supply Services Managed restroom supply program delivering soap, paper products, dispensers, and air care solutions on a weekly schedule with inventory monitoring.
• First Aid & Safety Services Managed first aid program maintaining ANSI-compliant first aid cabinets stocked and replenished weekly to meet workplace safety requirements.
• Floor Mat Rental Managed floor mat rental service providing skid-resistant, dust-control, anti-fatigue, and logo mats with weekly pickup and delivery.
• Towel Rental & Laundry Commercial towel rental and laundry service including glass, bar, dish, microfiber, shop, fender covers, bath towels, and washcloths, professionally laundered and delivered weekly.
• Linen Rental & Laundry Table linen rental service providing crisp tablecloths, cloth napkins, and bistro napkins with pickup, laundering, and delivery using EPA-registered disinfectant.
• Mop Rental & Cleaning Chemicals Managed mop rental and cleaning chemical service delivering professionally cleaned, shrink- and mildew-resistant mops including dust, wet, and high dusters.
• Cleanroom Services ISO 9001:2015 certified cleanroom laundry facilities providing gowning apparel, cleaning and mopping systems, and sterile rental garments including boots, coveralls, frocks, gowns, hoods, and socks for controlled environments.
• Flame Resistant Workwear Rental FR workwear rental program meeting NFPA 2112 and NFPA 70E standards, providing certified flame resistant shirts, pants, jackets, and coveralls with professional laundering to maintain protective properties.
• SteelGuard® FR Essentials Workwear Flame resistant workwear line using 88/12 cotton-nylon blend fabrics treated to be flame resistant, offering breathability and durability for industrial settings.
• DRIFIRE® FR Coveralls Flame resistant coveralls with moisture-wicking properties and lightweight feel without compromising safety standards for demanding work environments.
• Vestis Hospital Scrubs Collection 100% moisture-wicking polyester hospital scrubs collection including tunic tops, unisex tops, pants, and warm-up jackets with functional features including pockets and color-coded sizing, sanitized via the AdvaCare™ EPA-registered wash process.
• Vestis Online Uniform Store Direct online retail store at shop.vestis.com for purchasing uniforms, custom emblems, and workwear merchandise on a one-time purchase basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7% increase in plant productivity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DiRōNAcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 March 2026Exclusive partnership with DiRōNA and Canadian Linen for uniform rental and workplace supply services targeting North American restaurants. The partnership aims to enhance operational consistency and service excellence among DiRōNA-awarded restaurants.
• Canadian LinencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Joint exclusive partnership with DiRōNA and Canadian Linen to provide uniform rental and workplace supply services for North American restaurants, leveraging combined geographic coverage and service capabilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cintas Corporation: Cintas is the largest North American uniform rental and workplace supplies provider, operating the same direct-route service model with route sales representatives delivering uniforms, floor mats, restroom supplies, and first aid products to business customers. Closest direct competitor to Vestis with materially larger scale and stronger recent execution.
• UniFirst Corporation: UniFirst is a major North American uniform rental and workplace supplies competitor with a comparable direct-service route model, serving similar customer segments including manufacturing, food service, automotive, and healthcare. Operates a similar managed uniform and supply program structure to Vestis.
• Alsco (Alsco Uniform & Linen Services): Alsco is a privately held uniform and linen rental company with global operations offering uniform rental, linen supply, washroom and first aid services through a route-based distribution model. Competes directly with Vestis in North American uniform and workplace supplies.
• Prudential Overall Supply: Prudential Overall Supply is a regional uniform rental and supply company in the western US, offering a similar product mix of uniform rental, restroom supplies, mats, and cleanroom services to industrial customers. A scaled direct competitor on the West Coast.

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: Aramark is Vestis's former parent and the largest US food and facilities services company; while no longer in uniforms post-spin, it competes in adjacent workplace services including food service and facilities, and represents the broader B2B services platform that Vestis was carved out of.
• Ecolab: Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions serving food service, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial customers. Overlaps with Vestis in commercial laundry chemistry, restroom hygiene, and healthcare sanitization programs.
• Sodexo: Sodexo is a global food services and facilities management company that provides integrated workplace services including uniform management and facility services for enterprise clients. Adjacent competitor in managed workplace services with cross-sell potential into uniform rental.
• G&K Services (acquired by Cintas): G&K Services was a major uniform rental company acquired by Cintas in 2017, illustrating the consolidation dynamics in the North American uniform rental industry. Cintas effectively now serves the G&K customer base, intensifying the competitive overlap with Vestis.

Emerging players

• ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists: ImageFIRST is a leading healthcare-focused linen and uniform laundry provider with a fully managed rental program for medical scrubs, patient linens, and lab coats. Directly comparable to Vestis's healthcare and MicroVantage infection prevention offerings.
• Medline Industries: Medline is a major healthcare manufacturer and distributor with an expanding medical scrubs and hospital linen program, increasingly competing with Vestis's healthcare and cleanroom businesses through direct sales and managed services to hospital systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VestisCorp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vestiscorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/VestisCorp

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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