Portable Laundry Facilities for Any Operation
Portable laundry facilities from Alaska Structures® provide scalable on-site laundry solutions for workforce camps, mining operations, oil and gas projects, disaster response, construction sites, government operations, and other operations where access to traditional laundry services is limited or unavailable.
Unlike laundromats built inside shipping containers or rigid modular units with limited usable space, Alaska Structures® offers two flexible solutions for on-site laundry operations:
- Portable laundry facilities built inside engineered fabric buildings
- Turnkey containerized laundry facilities with integrated commercial washers and dryers
This flexibility allows organizations to choose the best solution based on project duration, available infrastructure, user volume, and operational requirements.
For temporary projects or operations requiring maximum flexibility, our engineered fabric buildings can be outfitted with customer-supplied or Alaska Structures®-provided commercial washers, dryers, folding stations, storage shelving, and sorting areas. These systems provide significantly more interior space than container-only solutions, enabling better workflow, easier maintenance access, and an improved user experience.
For projects requiring a fully integrated turnkey solution, Alaska Structures® also offers a containerized laundry facility featuring commercial-grade washers and dryers housed within a transportable container system designed for rapid setup.
Whether deployed as a standalone laundry building or as part of a complete turnkey camp solution, our portable laundry facilities help maintain workforce comfort while reducing logistical dependence on off-site services.
Photo courtesy of Alaska Minerals, Inc.
Portable Laundry Facilities in Fabric Buildings
Engineered fabric buildings from Alaska Structures® provide the most flexible portable laundry solution for projects requiring greater throughput, improved workflow, and additional space for folding, sorting, storage, and equipment maintenance. These laundry facilities are ideal for workforce camps, mining operations, construction projects, disaster response, emergency housing, and other remote operations where dependable on-site laundry services are essential.
Benefits include:
- More usable interior space than container-based laundry systems
- Room for folding tables, carts, shelving, and detergent storage
- Easier access for washer and dryer maintenance and servicing
- Scalable for small, medium, and large workforce camps
- Easily expanded as workforce requirements grow
These facilities can be configured with:
- Commercial washers and dryers
- Folding tables
- Shelving and storage systems
- Utility sinks
- Sorting stations
- HVAC and ventilation systems
- Insulation and modular flooring
Available Fabric Building Models:
XPL Series™ Laundry Facilities
Rapidly deployable shelter systems designed for temporary or mobile laundry operations requiring fast setup, takedown, and relocation between project sites.
Available Sizes:
- 12’ Wide XPL Series™
- 14’ Wide XPL Series™
- 16’ Wide XPL Series™
- 20’ Wide XPL Series™
- Lengths are available in 6.5’ increments
GB Series™ Laundry Facilities
Straight-wall gable buildings maximize usable interior space, making them ideal for laundry facilities that require equipment rows, storage shelving, folding stations, and efficient workflow.v
Available Sizes:
- 8’ Wide GB Series™
- 10’ Wide GB Series™
- 12’ Wide GB Series™
- 14’ Wide GB Series™
- 16’ Wide GB Series™
- 18’ Wide GB Series™
- 20’ Wide GB Series™
- Lengths are typically available in 5’ increments
SQ Series™ Laundry Facilities
Single-arch fabric buildings that offer an excellent balance of rapid installation, durability, and interior capacity for small to mid-sized laundry operations.
Available Sizes:
- 15’ Wide SQ Series™
- 16’ Wide SQ Series™
- 18’ Wide SQ Series™
- 20’ Wide SQ Series™
- 22’ Wide SQ Series™
- 24’ Wide SQ Series™
- 26’ Wide SQ Series™
- 30’ Wide SQ Series™
- Lengths are typically available in 5’ increments
HGB Series™ Laundry Facilities
Heavy-duty fabric buildings engineered for larger-scale laundry facilities requiring maximum durability, large open-span interiors, and superior wind and snow load performance.
Available Sizes:
- 15’ Wide HGB Series™
- 16’ Wide HGB Series™
- 18’ Wide HGB Series™
- 20’ Wide HGB Series™
- 22’ Wide HGB Series™
- 24’ Wide HGB Series™
- 26’ Wide HGB Series™
- 30’ Wide HGB Series™
- Lengths are typically available in 5’ increments
Containerized Laundry Facility
The containerized laundry facility from Alaska Structures® provides a fully integrated turnkey laundry solution for projects requiring reliable, on-site laundry operations with minimal setup time. Built around a transportable 20-foot container system, the unit houses commercial-grade laundry equipment while protecting utility connections and simplifying transportation, installation, and relocation.
Integrated systems include:
- (2) stacked commercial washers and dryers
- Electrical distribution panel
- Internal utility routing
- Water supply connections
- Wastewater discharge connections
- Dryer ventilation system
- Folding and sorting workspace
- Storage space for detergent and supplies
- Plug-and-play utility hookups
The system is engineered for fast connection to:
- Municipal water systems
- Water tanks or water bladders
- Existing wastewater systems
- Septic systems
- Temporary utility infrastructure
A sample layout of a turnkey containerized laundry facility from Alaska Structures®, featuring stacked commercial washers and dryers, integrated utility routing, folding workspace, and plug-and-play water, wastewater, and power connections for rapid installations.
Explore Additional Resources
Planning a portable laundry facility for a workforce camp, mining operation, construction project, emergency response site, or remote industrial operation involves more than selecting washers and dryers. Building size, workflow, utility requirements, ventilation, insulation, and long-term operating costs all play an important role in creating an efficient and reliable laundry solution.
Explore these resources to learn more about engineered fabric buildings, compare building options, and understand why Alaska Structures® is trusted worldwide for rapidly deployable laundry and camp infrastructure solutions.
