How to Join

A society for cleaners in Ireland and Northern Ireland, There are three type of membership available.

Membership can be completed by filling in the attached Membership application form,

or by registering online

What You get:

Operator Package – NATIONWIDE

Want your business to be prioritised in our search results across all counties?

A whole year’s Operator Membership for only €150.00 plus VAT. registered member Level Listings appear in search results above other Listings Includes

Company Name, Logo Image and Showcase Picture, Address, Phone, Fax, Website Link, Detailed Description, Map, Photo Gallery (up to six images of your work or products) and Customer Contact Form. Five promotional ads that run for 30 days each in our Soapbox Section at no additional charge.
All this for an annual fee of €150.00 plus VAT

Membership types

The first is the Operator Member. To avail of this membership you must operate a dry cleaning, laundry, laundrette, textile care business within the island of Ireland. Operator members are also drawn from textile rentals, Alterations and Repairs, Upholstery, Carpet care, hotels, guest houses, hospitals, nursing homes, holiday parks, boarding schools, Commercial Cleaning, etc. Members can choose to have their details listed in our Members directory. Further details on the different forms of membership are given below.

The cost of this membership is €150.00 (+VAT) per year.

The second is the Associate Member. This membership is open to all other related/interested stakeholders including, service providers, equipment and consumable suppliers, Waste services, management companies, local authorities etc. Members will not have their details listed in our Services Directory. Further details on the different forms of membership are given below.

The Cost of this Membership is €500.00 (+VAT) per year.

Advertising Package – NATIONWIDE

Want your business to be prioritised in our search results across all listings?

A whole year’s Advertising Membership for only €1000.00 plus VAT. registered member Level Listings appear in search results above other Listings Includes

Company Name, Logo Image and Showcase Picture, Address, Phone, Fax, Website Link, Detailed Description, Map, Photo Gallery (up to six images of your work or products) and Customer Contact Form. Ten promotional ads that run for 30 days in our Marketplace Section at no additional charge.
All this for an annual fee of €1000.00 plus VAT

Associate members can choose to advertise on the site or not when they decide to register. It should be noted however, that only Associate Members (advertising) are allowed to advertise their services on the site. Members will have their details listed in our Services Directory. Further details on the different forms of membership are given below.

To register as an Advertising Member the cost is €1,000.00 (+VAT) per year.

Why you should become a Member of  the  Irish Textile Care Society ?

• You will become part of an information network keeping you up-to-date with industry issues.
• You will form part of a core group of industry Professionals which helps shape the future of the Irish Textile Care industry.
• You will be able to provide a view on industry systems and practices designed to enhance the quality and value of your services.
• You can participate in influential groups covering specialist interests.
• You will be invited to attend many events, including seminars, forums, and briefings.

Why you should become an Operator Member.

Additional Benefits of Operator Membership include:

• Advertise your services on a national directory dedicated to your industry, including access to your business details and website.
• Membership to a trade Society serving the Dry Cleaning and Laundry business.
• Government lobbying power through being part of the Society.
• Access to a services directory containing information on suppliers to your industry.
• A listing in the internet’s definitive guide, the ITCS Directory, marketed to customers, insurers, government and other industry related organisations.
• Recognition that you have complied with the minimum standard requirement of a recognised trade Society representing the best interests of the industry.
• Access to business advice and support from industry experts including the ITCS free advice forum.
• Access to the “Garment Alert Service” providing coverage on all of the problem garments, updated daily.
• Take advantage of the special purchase prices negotiated by ITCS on many products and services.  You will be part of a powerful purchasing body.
• An opportunity to voice your opinion on industry issues through your membership of a national organisation.
• Access to employment advice and technical assistance.
• Access to Solvent Regulations (AIC)  and other documentation
• Access to the ITCS website which is full of useful trade information and offers that can assist your business.
• Advertise recruitment vacancies and equipment surplus to other members for FREE on the ITCS website.
• An opportunity to obtain additional work through fellow members by your inclusion in the ITCS Directory.

What is Associate Membership?

Associate Member status is available to suppliers to the Textile Care industry in Ireland.

Associate members are industry suppliers including equipment manufacturers/suppliers, consumable manufacturers/suppliers, waste service providers, insurance companies, banks, legal services, laboratory services, service engineers and other interested stakeholders.

Associate Membership is designed to:

• Develop and encourage partnerships between operator member companies and their trading partners
• Give recognition to reliable suppliers
• enable suppliers to enjoy the same services and benefits as Operator members

What are the benefits of Associate Membership?

• Access to operators members including free/reduced advertising costs
• Links from qualified visitors to your website and services.
• Exposure to users of your products and services.
• Access to promotional platforms for your products and services
• Input into technical, legal, insurance etc. forums.
• Site advertising/Marketing
• Postings on events calendar
• An opportunity to voice your opinion on industry issues through your membership of a national organisation.
• A listing in the internet’s definitive guide, the ITCS Service Directory, marketed to operators, insurers, government and other industry related organisations.
• Membership to the trade Society serving the Dry Cleaning and Laundry business.
• Government lobbying power through being part of the Society.
• Access to a user’s directory containing information on users of your products in your industry.