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Market Intros(Home Textiles Today Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) BeddingARLEY CORPORATION New York (212) 686-0908 New this market, Arley will be offering a line of quilts consisting of prints in traditional florals as well as geometrics. Also in the collection are solids in both cotton and matte satin polyester plus pieced fabrics with varied quilt designs. Arley will also be presenting new print programs consisting of romantic and traditional florals, damask prints, and novelties which will be offered as knife edge comforters, scalloped comforters or bedspreads. In the luxury goods category, there will be many pieced items plus novelty fabrics such as a double flocked comforter, a woven puckered damask design, and engineered embroidery designs. For the master bedroom, Arley presents the Moon River bed in a bag print, an Asian influenced floral spray on a muted slate ground with beige tones. BELLATANO LUXURY Aliso Viejo, Calif. (949) 916-2788 The Villa D'Este Collecione from Bellatano has large, finely detailed embroidered crests with four colors of embroidery thread used within each crest. The sheet set, shams and duvet cover are in 800TC Egyptian cotton sateen with hemstitching around the borders, framing the embroidery. For top of the bed, 100% cotton matelasse is used for the bedcover and decorative shams, each embroidered with crests, and all made in Italy by Bellatano. Colors are Nouveau Caf, Crme & Caf, Sage & Ivory, and Latee on Ivory. BLUE RIDGE HOME FASHIONS Irwindale, Calif. (626) 960-6069 Blue Ridge Home Fashions is adding a distinctive down alternative to its line this year. The new innovative, low denier, biodegradable fiber is derived from corn. The 100 % unbleached cotton cover merged with this proven remarkable fiber makes a truly durable, product from a renewable source of raw materials. CUDDLEDOWN Portland, Maine (207) 761-0201 The Positano bedding ensemble is made with 100% combed cotton and includes sheets, pillow cases, comforter covers and gusseted shams with piping. The ensemble features sophisticated neutrals in a classic design. Available in tan and blue. DOWN LITE INTERNATIONAL Mason, Ohio (513) 229-6348 The new Spa Luxe Bedding Collection from Down Lite features a 300 thread count, tencel/bamboo fabric blend filled with white goose down. Offered in pillows, comforters, blankets, throws, mattress pads and featherbeds. This collection is Down Lite's interpretation of where 'hotel' programs need to go to get past the 'me too' hotel line and offer the customer an aspirational product line with product performance advantages. The program features a first ever blend of tencel and bamboo for bedding and offers the consumer the best of properties of the fiber blends such as a silk-like hand, excellent moisture control and is friendly to sensitive skin. ELLERY HOMESTYLES New York (212) 448-4405 The KAS line designed in Australia is offered in the United States by Ellery Homestyles. This market the company features the Riverside duvet, an engineered leaf embroidery in three shades of green. The accent of sequins adds additional dimension to the shams. EMPRESS SILK New York (212) 532-3500 Bed silk linens from Empress Silk include sheets and duvets in charmeuse, jacquard, and matelasse weaves. Sheets in silk and cotton blends come in high-end thread count weaves. New to the linens collection are bamboo/cotton blended sheets and pure bamboo blankets. Also Empress Silk offers complete top of bed linens and accessories including coverlets, quilts, shams, throws, and blankets. JLA HOME Roswell, Ga. (770) 587-0451 Amelie, Chrysalis, and Sunset are three of the beds in the new Candice Olson Collection launched by JLA Home. KIMLOR Orangeburg, S.C. (803) 531-2037 Pine Cone Grove bedding ensemble includes a quilted comforter set, sheet set and window coverings in brown/green. MELANGE HOME New York (212) 689-2002 The Paisley comforter set from Melange Home is 220 thread count, 100% cotton two-tone and reversible, utilizing the positive and negative of the print that give it a modern, versatile look. Clean lines and contrasting colors create a simple, yet updated look. Each piece of the Sorena Tapestry bedspread is an engineered pattern woven into an elegant tapestry ensemble. Melange Home introduces new fall colors in the silk collection, which includes coverlets, shams, and blankets. MELROSE HOME COLLECTIONS Los Angeles (213) 748-7444 Melrose Home introduces a new line of bedding: Lily, contemporary and floral with solid ribbed accents in marine blue and kiwi green; Countess, chenille allover, stripes, and diamond patterns with accents of chocolate velvet ribbon throughout on solid bronze and sky blue satin fabrics; Sebastian, bronze and blue poly reversible comforter with accents using coordinating stripes and solid bronze; St. Francis, graphic chocolate, kiwi, and raspberry traditional pattern with accents of chocolate faux fur; Versailles, transitional chocolate and sky blue pattern accented with chocolate and sky blue suede detailed with stitching; Guenevere, cream and linen quilted damask pattern accented with textured cream pin tucked euros and neckroll; Organic, transitional collection in color combination using nut, natural, and linen and detailed with stitching embroidery throughout. PARIMATEX GROUP Dayton, N.J. (609) 655-3320 The Authentic gender-neutral collection from Parimatex is a classic revival for the ageless consumer who loves simplicity at its finest. It is inspired by subtle sophistication and elegant detail. Colors range from classic black, white and navy, to neutrals and subtle hues. The entire collection will be constructed of 100% cotton sateen, 300 TC and above. There will be a wide range of embellishments and stitchings to please the eye. Urban Poise-Create your own Dreams is a collection inspired by art and culture. Urban Poise was designed to target a missed segment in the home textiles industry. This collection has style and grace within its own boundaries. Masculine vs. feminine designs play out in an array of earthy neutrals, back to basics and vibrant colors. Colton and Havana are from Parimatex's new Authentic bedding collection and Regency Vine is part of their Urban Poise collection. RICHLOOM FABRICS GROUP New York (212) 685-5400 Richloom announces the new Park Avenue Bed in the Townhome Portfolio. The Town home Portfolio has a modern approach to traditional design. It's a collection based on classic motifs, updated colors and pared down details. PENDLETON HOME Portland, Oregon (503) 535-5789 Pendleton Woolen Mills is extending its reach in master bedroom looks, and at the same time updating the iconic Native American looks this century-old blanket producer pioneered, introducing its first-ever sheet line. Adding to a rapidly growing portfolio of home goods, the company launches Sedona, a group of jacquard woven 400-count solid-color sateen sheet sets layering color and texture with tailored accents including piping on top sheet hem and cases. Fitted sheet includes a 15-inch deep pocket. The full is $198, the queen $208, king $218 and cal king $218. Cases, sold separately in sets of two, are $74 standard and $78 king. Sedona comes in white, ivory, claret and saddle. Putting a fresh spin on a classic look, Santa Fe shows off a sophisticated update of a Native American geometric motif embroidered on the top sheet. PDK/REGENCY New York (212) 889-6144 The Limoge off-white damask jacquard from PDK/Regency is pieced with stylish woven pin dot and embellished with buttons complemented with a stripe coordinate. The Floral Beauty pattern features a bouquet of flowers on a detailed quilted white background. The large floral bouquet is framed by a floral vine. They, in turn, are framed by additional vines and soft blue embroidery. The Glitz comforter is made of pieced microsuede, abstract leopard print with a touch of lame. Embroidery brings the elements together. SHARADHA Perundurai, India 91-4294-234367 Kadri Wovens, the bedding division of Sharadha terry products, is taking the MicroCotton brand to a new level with the introduction of MicroCotto Green Earth Bed Linen. MicroCotton Green Earth Bed Linen evolves from a "life cycle thinking" process which makes the world a better place to live. The sheets are eco-friendly right from the raw material stage to end of its life (in each and every stage of manufacturing, retail, usage and end of life cycle) and at the same time these products exceed customer expectations and delight for a lighter, smoother and a durable product. The cotton fiber is spun in such a way that less cotton is used to produce the all-cotton towels, making them lighter in weight. The MicroCotton Green Earth sheets weigh up to 30% less than a normal sheet, but boast better softness and more tensile strength, making them more durable. Instead of the normal fossil fuels used in textiles production, MicroCotton Green Earth bed linen products are manufactured by generating steam from natural waste products. The line employs Skal-certified "Sustainable" dyes and chemicals. All water used for production is recycled back into the next production run, so there is zero discharge into the environment. Apart from the conservation of energy and water during the manufacturing, the MicroCotton Green earth sheets substantially conserve about 25% of water, energy, and laundry chemical usage during every wash. MicroCotton Green earth Sheets a new product range that supports the mission to help protect the Earth for our future generations. S.S. DWECK Irvington, N.J. (973) 375-0900 Sahara Club exclusively by S.S. Dweck shows down alternative hypo-allergenic comforters in a brushed microfiber fabric that is so soft you will want to go home and try it. With the fall colors they are presenting, the company says there is no need for a duvet. STELLAR-ALLIANCE New York (212) 563-6305 Stellar-Alliance introduces the Cleudo design as part of their fashion bedding line; polyester/viscose blend duvet cover and shams, decorative pillows available in polyester/viscose blends and 100% cotton velvet. They also present luxurious cotton silk quilted flannel bedding. Available in sheets, pillowcases, and various top of bed items. Duvet cover is subtly quilted, but unfilled for sophisticated look. The high/low wale jacquard blanket is available in numerous wale widths. Many designs are available as well as custom designs to coordinate with bedding programs. SUCH INTERNATIONAL INC. New York (212) 686-9888 Such is expanding its line of high quality microfiber satin quilted offerings. The newest offering, Tile Coverlet, is a modern interpretation of a medieval tile design. In addition the quilting stands out with contrast reverse fabric and thread. The coverlet becomes a touchstone for both classical and more modern homes. WAVERLY HOME FASHIONS FROM ELLERY HOMESTYLES New York (212) 448-4453 Imperial Dress from Waverly's Eastern Origins Collection features beautiful intricacies of design and rich jewel-like colors, printed on a Corinthian Scroll jacquard, that give this pattern an exotic Far East flavor. The comforter reverses to a moss green medallion foulard and the bedskirt is a yarn-dyed, finely detailed stripe. Bronze silk is used for the Euro pillows and obi wrap on a decorative throw pillow. Decorative black frogs are added to accent this ensemble. The coordinating coverlet is a dramatic statement in ruby with an onyx frame and barratto striping. An accent quilt in a stripe framed floral plus a textured yarn throw, Pascal, with a micro suede frame complete this striking look. W-C DESIGNS New York (212) 696-1227 W-C Designs introduces the Stetson home license to include three new moderately priced bedding ensembles. Canyon Stripe is a cotton twill yarn dye with colors reminiscent of the clay earth and turquoise skies of the southwest. Hudson plaid, also a yarn dye design, includes naturals and greens with distressed printed stripes and soft geometric patterns. The printed Ivy Bandana bed was inspired by an antique apron, includes navy stars and stripes with an ivy patterned mitered border. All beds have coordinating sheets in 300 TC sateen. Decorative pillows are a mix of complementing shades of faux furs, knits, and faux shearlings. Garavogue is a Waterford introduction for Fall 2007. A rich teal with platinum accents showcase the large textured floral motifs. It is a complete bedding ensemble including 500 TC cotton sheeting with European turnback, a silk/cotton quilted coverlet with matching shams, Fortuny style bedskirt and four decorative pillows with opulent trims and detailing. ZAMBAITI USA New York (212)448-9160 Taking aim at the very top of the line, this Italian luxury goods producer introduces the Etoile collection by Cassera, new jacquard woven cotton designs in 500 thread count and in 300-count satin. In a broad range of colors in queen, king and cal king. BathALLURE HOME CREATION CO. Boonton, N.J. (973) 402-8888 Allure Home Creation introduces the 2008 Beach Towel Collection. A signature style is Hawaiian Paradise, with a 40-inch-by-72-inch fiber reactive print. AMERICAN TRADING New York (212) 685-0081 American Trading's three-piece bathroom set includes embroidered towels on either a white or colored background with a shower curtain for match and a heavy bathmat in various colors. AVANTI LINENS Moonachie, N.J. (201) 641-7766 Basketweave is a sophisticated tonal ribbon-weave design in Avanti's top selling colors nutmeg, mocha, linen, ivory, white, and earth. The towels, like all of the company's lines, are made of 100% cotton sheared velour. Avanti is also showing new patterns that incorporate new trend techniques, like piecing and pleating, chenille fabrications, stripes, and paisley designs. BACOVA GUILD LTD. High Point, N.C. (336) 841-4800 In the rug category, there is a new collection of 100% Invista-branded nylon bath rugs in patterned solid color styles. Designs include the 1996 Border Cross and the 1998 Ebb Tide looks. The company is also showing several new bath accessories collections. One example is Golf by artist Anita Phillips. It comprises a 100% polyester shower curtain, small hand-painted resin accessories and wooden tissue and waste baskets, bath towels that are embroidered on natural terry towels with contrast woven pin tuck dobby borders, and a 100% nylon bath mat with a heat-transfer print. BALTIC LINEN CO. Valley Stream, N.Y. (800) 422-5842 The new mingled towel program, Fieldston, is a 30-inch-by-54-inch size which features a contrasting solid-end border. It is available in pumpkin, lime, teal, and coffee. It offers a textural effect for visual interest, yet an overall solid color appearance to work with many different interiors. CROSCILL HOME FASHIONS New York (212) 689-7222 Croscill is taking the scroll motif a new direction with its Barocco Scroll collection, which features the design boldly applied on ceramic accessories in shapes inspired by Barocco architectural style. The Sterling Rose pattern comes as earthenware forms adorned by detailed floral motifs and scrolling vines in a silvery blue color palette against a soft champagne background, trimmed in platinum edging. DOHLER USA New York (212) 213-1271 Coordinated fancy bath ensembles from Dohler USA come in bath, hand, and wash cloth sizes in 100% ringspun cotton. Made in Brazil, this is part of the Dohler USA Decorative 2007 Collection. EX-CELL HOME FASHIONS New York (212) 213-8000 A new line of opulent matted and shiny fabric shower curtains are a focus this market. They are textured solids and mixed media looks. There is also a large assortment of EVA and DPC vinyl shower curtains that are trend-right and build upon the current best sellers. In the bath coordinates line, there are several new groupings, like Bathing Beauties, a four-piece resin accessory set that features vintage beach motifs. The Mirage shower curtain is made of 100% polyester fabric in a natural colorway with handmade pleating details. FAMOUS HOME FASHIONS Montreal (514) 735-4566The new Gone Fishing bath coordinate collection comprises hand-painted resin accessories, a shower curtain, appliqu and embroidered bath towels and bath mat. The Kirove collection, available in charcoal, chocolate and jade, includes hand-painted stoneware material accessories with reactive glaze. GINSEY INDUSTRIES Bellmawr, N.J. (856) 933-1300 The company is showing a vinyl bath mat assortment. The mats measure 14-inch-by-30.75-inch and feature brightly colored flowers on clear vinyl. Colorways are purple, blue, green, and pink. HILASAL Pembroke Pines, Fla. (954) 442-5002 Hilasal has a new assortment of fiber reactive towels, jacquard beach towels, and bath ensembles. The jacquard beach towels the company's next step from its core line of fiber reactive beach towels come three sizes: 30-by by-60, 38-by-68, and a jumbo that measures 55-by-70. The collection includes a double jacquard lounge chair cover towel. For the back-to-school season, Hilasal is offering its Brights collection of 30-by-60 towels featuring contrasting piping. In bath, Hilasal is adding shower curtains to create new bath coordinate programs. They comprise a jacquard shower curtain, a jacquard robe, a wrap, and fiber reactive printed bath towel sets in velour and full terry, as well as spa and textured styles. INDIA INK Los Angeles (323) 277-8400 Angelina is an ivory and gold resin bath accessory collection that coordinates with a poly-cotton blended shower curtain and bath towels that have a gathered fabric border with cording. Dorici, in burgundy and bronze, is a free-standing accessories collection. JMA AMERICA White Plains, N.Y. (914) 949-3780 JMA America offers the NeoTwist Collection. The ultimate luxury towel in the zero-twist genre yet more plush, more absorbent, less pilling, less sagging, plus available in yarn-dyed jacquards. KASSATEX New York (212) 686-5533 Organika by Kassatex is a line of organic cotton bath towels. They are made of 100% Skal-certified combed organic cotton, making them eco-friendly, plush and thirsty. The organic cotton used here is grown without the use of chemicals or pesticides. The finishing process is chemical-free and softener-free. All dyes are 100% ecologically certified. LOFTEX New York (212) 302-5467 Loftex introduces a new collection to beach and bath. This includes the La Vie 10 color jacquard woven beach towel. A pretty palette highlights jaunty florals, paisleys and stripes inspired by St. Tropez's golden era. The collection's signature is its ability to reflect a low-key chic vibe and casual simplicity. MESSINA & ZUCKER New York (212) 889-3750 Messina & Zucker offers new Calypso bath rugs in cool brights, soft pastels; and coordinating Calypso multi-stripe bath rugs; print bath accents in seascapes and other patterns. MOHAWK HOME Sugar Valley, Ga. (800) 843-4473 The company is building up its natural fiber offerings in bath rugs with new cotton and modal offerings. Synthetic styles are also important this market, with the addition of new acrylic and nylon styles, among others. Luxury products are part of this growth. Mohawk is also now focusing more on lifestyle merchandising in this category. PACIFIC COAST HOME FURNISHINGS City of Commerce, Calif. (323) 838-7805 PCHF introduces over 24 new collections of bath coordinates from which 15 are full bath coordinates with shower curtain and embellished towels. In addition to their line, the Jessica McClintock bath division has 12 bath collections in it. McClintock's bath line is mainly ceramics, porcelain, marbles, and clear resins. PCHF's Sherry Kline brand is made from resin, wicker, metal, marble stones, and glass. PARK B. SMITH LTD. New York (212) 889-1818 The Cafe block shower curtain is a 72-by-72 and comes in natural, Tuscany, meadow wood celadon, and meadow wood sea spray. The Waffle stripe shower curtain, also 72-by-72, comes in the same colorways. Both shower curtains are 100% cotton and woven. PENDLETON HOME Portland, Oregon (535)-5789 Pendleton Home moves into bath this week with its first-ever group of embellished towels on Egyptian cotton blanks. Updating the classic Native American looks this century-old textiles producer pioneered, Pendleton shows off three new embroidered looks: Santa Fe, a geometric; Ranch House, a sophisticated, stylized equestrian motif; and Healing Hands, showing handprint and sun pteroglyphs. Sold in sets including bath, hand, and washcloth for $78. POPULAR BATH PRODUCTS Brooklyn, N.Y. (718) 484-4469There are many new freestanding bath accessories, most made of resin. Some of the styles are: Daytona, a clean design in ivory with gold and ivory with silver; Topaz, an opulent look in sapphire blue with gold accents; and Raider, a simple traditional design in ivory with gold accents. New shower curtains coordinate with resin or ceramic accessories, bath towels and bath rugs. ROYAL HERITAGE Great Neck, N.Y. (516) 829-3606 The company is offering a new collection of bath coordinates, and new items include ceramic, metal, and glass accessories. SATURDAY KNIGHT LTD. Cincinnati (513) 641-1400 The company is introducing 40 bath coordinate lines, expanding its novelty looks with new designs like salamanders, fish, and pirates. Other new coordinates include: Spa Leaves, with hand-painted ceramic accessories and jacquard towels; Magnolia, a watercolor floral sateen with porcelain accessories and embroidered towels; and Metropolitan, a geometric print with resin accessories and a tufted rug. There are also many new freestanding shower curtains in vinyl, woven textured fabrics, and jacquards. S.S. DWECK Irvington, N.J. (973) 375-0900 Sahara Club, exclusively by S.S. Dweck, present Red Box, a four-piece ceramic bathroom set in eye-catching solid colors that will complement any bathroom. SUNHAM HOME FASHIONS New York (212) 378-8872 Sunham's Escalate design highlights the dimensional styling effect achievable with this unique yarn system. Ultra soft hand, subtle luster, amazingly resilience, and machine washability are just a few of the attributes of this gorgeous yarn. TWEEL HOME FURNISHINGS Newark, N.J. (973) 286-1800 Avalon is a traditional floral in cream and blush pinks on printed duck shower curtain. The bath accessories are ceramic and feature oversized decals with hand-painted gold trim on the pedestal base. The shower curtain is tailored. Layla, a contemporary sketch-like floral pattern, includes a shower curtain that is printed on textured linen-like fabric white piping trim above a solid mocha border. UNIVERSAL HOME FASHIONS New York (212) 481-7112 The Breckenridge collection comprises a 70-by-70 poly-duck shower curtain and coordinating ceramic accessories. The design is a traditional woven damask scroll motif on a stria background in gold tones. WESTGATE New York (212) 689-3579 Westgate is introducing over 20 new bath coordinate patterns, including introductions for the Wesley Mancini Haute Couture Collection, including Malaga, a cream matelasse shower curtain with tied fringed jacquard towels and embossed ceramic accessories. To coordinate with its master bedroom looks, the company will show Caboose, a contemporary wave jacquard texture. Among the freestanding coordinates, Westgate will include a lifestyle group which includes animal textures, linen looks, and ready-to-wear textures like Canine, an oversized houndstooth chenille pieced with ultrasuede. Kitchen/TabletopANCHOR HOME PRODUCTS Wyckoff, N.J. (201) 493-8585 The Better Homes & Gardens licensed program is being expanded with the new Cottage collection, which includes the retro cherry pattern titled Cherish. The design is printed on a check ground or a solid background. It coordinates with a double VersaTie window valance. The South Palms collection, a design made by Andrea Laliberte, is also new. BLONDER HOME ACCENTS Cleveland (216) 431-3560 The Veggies collection was inspired by the artwork of artist Jennifer Brinley, licensed by Ruth Levison Designs. It depicts freshly opened pea pods, deep colored eggplant, globe-shaped radishes and carrots with feathery, green leaves still attached. The design features the vegetables in squares against contrasting colored backgrounds with whimsical borders. ELLERY HOMESTYLES New York (212) 448-4405 For this market Ellery is debuting a collection of faux leather and suede placements, including Basket Weave. It is 14-by-19 and reverses to a solid suede. EX-CELL HOME FASHIONS New York (212) 213-8000 Ex-Cell is introducing the Ruffle Border table linen collection. It is a festive holiday design on iridescent fabric with dainty ruffle detail. It comes in burgundy, copper, gold and slate. Also for market, Ex-Cell is expanding its engineered print offerings for harvest and holiday. And formal tablecloths are featured in a variety of constructions and colors. The company is also focusing on placemats and the Sango licensed program. HEDAYA HOME FASHIONS New York (212) 889-1111 Hedaya Home features a new line of 100% cotton woven jacquard kitchen towel sets in eight designs including strawberries, peaches, carrots, beets, cutlery, and gardening themes. The company is also showing Christmas appliqud and embroidered kitchen towels in terry and flat wovens. HOMEWEAR LINENS New York (212) 725-2900 Signature tablecloths and accessories from Homewear Linens are made of 100% polyester and are available in Ivory and White, and embroidered with cutwork. KLEAR VU CORP. Fall River, Mass. (508) 674-5723 New chair pads and cushions come in three patterns. Palm Tree is a botanical tapestry in green. Bellacheck is a textured woven cotton-poly blended solid in natural, ivory, cinnamon, herb and grape mist. Hampton is a woven mini-check in mist, burgundy, sky and khaki. LINTEX LINENS New York (212) 679-8046 In the table linens category, Lintex has four new programs. Milano is solid colored 100% cotton tonal weave and texture collection in eight cold colors. Caf Deauville is a restaurant-grade solid vinyl four-gauge with a 1.8 ounce flannel back. Homespun is 100% cotton made in an "old mountain" weave with fringe and comes in six colors. And Moravia is a traditional and classic European design that has been updated in style and color. Made in a cotton blend, it comes in four colors. There are three introductions under the kitchen textiles category. The five-piece towel sets have been expanded with 20 new jacquard and solid styles made of 100% cotton. The Kristal Kleen line has also grown with new matching accessories, including eight-inch square pot holders, 7.5-by-14.5 oven mitts, cobbler aprons and rubber-backed accent rugs. And the Solidarity rug is a 12-by-28 with a sprayed latex back. It is available in nine colors and can coordinate with most of Lintex's kitchen towel programs. PARK B. SMITH LTD. New York (212) 889-1818 The Tiffany collection of tapestry placemats and matching tapestry rugs features updated interpretations of the stained glass designs for which it is named. Examples include the Oyster Bay and Summer patterns in multiple colors. The placemats measure 13-by-19 and the rugs come as 19-by-27 scatters. POPULAR BATH PRODUCTS New York (718) 484-4469 The company has created a collection of ceramic kitchen accessories that coordinate with printed paper kitchen towels. SUNHAM HOME FASHIONS New York (812) 378-8872 With the Maine Lobsters pattern, the unique wicking quality of Sunham's spun acrylic yarn allows for the deep dye penetration, which results in great design clarity and brilliant color in the Powerprint construction. The densely packed higher pile is deeply carved for added dimension and design emphasis. It is 100% machine washable. TRENDEX HOME DESIGNS New York (212) 779-2340 The Trendex fall and holiday collection features luxury looks, jewel tones, and especially textured looks, the latter available in a variety of constructions, such as chenille, metallic embellished prints, woven papers, woods and natural fibers. Designs range from traditional to soft modern, and price points hit all levels. An example is the Baran table linens collection, which is made of 100% polyart silk and is adorned with metallic stitching accents and appliqus. Available in 15 colors, it coordinates to the Martini napkin ring. WINDHAM WEAVERS New York (212) 779-1242 There are several new holiday and harvest collections being shown. Winter Berry, Snowy Skies, Harvest Fruits, and Autumn Allure Plaid are among the new styles. They come as damask, jacquard and woven constructions. Area rugsBACOVA GUILD LTD. High Point, N.C. (336) 841-4800 Bacova is showing its Textured Images collections, a new generation of its Engravings floor mat line. It employs 33% heavier tri-color polypropylene face material on the mats and couples that technology with a skid-resistant latex foam backing, representing a significant trade-up. The retail price point is $14.99 for a 17-foot-5-inch-by 27-inch piece. HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL New York (212) 213-3330 The new Camelot II collection is handcrafted in China and made of 100% modified acrylic for a silk-like touch. Building on the success of the original Camelot series, Camelot II offers the same sheen and silky feel. Its designs include small and large leaf and vine motifs. Also new is the Damask Dhurrie collection, which is hand-knotted in India and made of 100% wool. With the recent trend reemergence of dhurrie rugs, HRI has created updated colors and looks for this grouping. HOME SOURCE INTERNATIONAL Atlanta (404) 355-0114 New Cotton Reverse Rugs from Home Source International are 100% ring-spun and made of fine combed cotton. This reversible bath rug is now available in 30 colors, coordinating with MicroCotton towels and Ottoman rib shower curtains. Egyptian Cotton Non-Slip Rugs are 100% soft Egyptian cotton, soft and with a spray on, non-slip coating. Eight colors coordinate with MicroCotton towels, Ottoman rib matelass shower curtains, and Resist shower curtains. MAPLES INDUSTRIES Scottsboro, Ala. (800) 537-3304 The new Camden collection comprises nylon level cut-and-loop rugs, available in brown, caf, cardinal, cream, and smoke. MESSINA & ZUCKER INC New York (212) 889-3750 A fully expanded rug classification from Messina & Zucker includes fashion print kitchen slice rugs with matching sink and stove runners; new indoor/outdoor rugs for kitchens, dens, patios, decks, and terraces; a new solid color carved rug collection; expanded Berber rug programs in a wide range of solids, stripes and textures in all popular sizes including wedges, and runners; fashion 2-piece and 3-piece rug sets. These sets will be shown in patterns including Harmony and Allure, as well as tropical brights and pastels featured in the Calypso Collection. MOHAWK HOME Sugar Valley, Ga. (800) 843-4473 Several categories in rugs are getting new additions. In woven rugs, there are two introductions French Provincial in soft colors, and Antique Treasures in gold, brown and green. The latter is made to look like hand-knotted antique rugs. The grouping of new printed rugs represents Mohawk's largest ever rollout for the category. There are more than 100 new such rugs in novelty, kitchen, bright and seasonal looks.Tufted rugs come in three new collections, with an emphasis on natural fibers and traditional looks. There are more than 20 new styles and colors, and a new juvenile tufted collection is poised as a special addition to this category. In mats and utility rugs, Mohawk has done an overhaul with new merchandising initiatives for these programs. New looks in recycled rubber doormats and innovative products dominate, as does an extensive assortment of harvest, Halloween and holiday items. SUNHAM HOME FASHIONS New York (812) 378-8872 Our dramatic use of cut and loop surfaces and high/low pile heights enhances the highlights and shadows of our beautiful wool construction. The result is a rug that creates the illusion of motion through both color and textural contrast. Dec PillowsAMERICAN TRADING New York (212) 685-0081 American Trading offers imported scarves for furniture in various shapes; multi-color and one color; doilies, placemats, center pieces and all sizes of decorative pillows. THE ARLEE GROUP New York (212) 689-0020 The company is introducing several new collections in solid, textured, tweed, striped and geometric patterns. Fabrications include faux silks, distressed looks in faux leather and faux suede, damasks and corduroy. Many have embellishments such as fringe, embroidery, beads, tassels and others. . AUSSINO USA New York (212) 213-8838 Decorative pillows from Aussino USA include Marcello in black and cream with velvet flocking on linen-like texture; and Luxor in black and gold traditional jacquard with velvet trim. CREATIVE HOME FURNISHINGS/DAKOTAH New York (212) 545-9001 The new Leaf Appliqu is a gold decorative pillow with a felt leaf pattern, appliqud on raw silk and embellished with touches of gold sequins. Its knife edge finish is a solid color back and available with a zipper closure and down fill with poly-fill. Available in a 17-inch box, the pillows come in sapphire, cocoa, copper, burgundy, silver gray, lilac and aqua. DIVATEX HOME FASHIONS New York (212) 252-0802 Hand-painted silk pillows from Divatex Home Fashions epitomize the Asian influence in bedding and homes. Beautiful landscape scenery, flowers, birds, and people, hand painted in China, all on silk. Divatex also debuts its Metallica Collection with shiny metallic dec pillows that create a story of elegance, and mix beautifully with solid/printed bedding or simply on their own. ELLERY HOMESTYLES New York (212) 448-4405 The power of chenille has continued to grow. For market, Ellery is introducing the Greek Key collection which features a neoclassical Greek key in chenille and an ombre tafetta stripe coordinate. INTERIOR DYNAMIX Los Angeles (323) 653-6397 The Royale collection by ID Home combines bold colors with texture. These 17-inch square woven pillows are made of hand-dyed yarns of silk, rayon and polyester. Casual in design, they are tailor-finished with corded piping and hidden zippers. They are available in several colors. MAHAJAN OVERSEAS LTD. Toronto (416) 769-9983 The company is showing decorative pillows with matching table lines in three design themes Caravan, Carnival and Oliver. They include the Village cloth block print and faux suede crushed pleat styles. Also new is a holiday program with a range of products. Mahajan is also previewing new spring products including its Studio collection. MESSINA & ZUCKER INC New York (212) 889-3750 Futon covers from Messina & Zucker, with matching dec pillows in bold prints and solids, feature patterns including Palm Beach and Luxury Suede. Sofa pet beds are designed to fit on chairs and sofas. NEWPORT/LAYTON HOME FASHIONS Portland, Ore. (503) 283-4864 The new Kinomi collection is made of 100% polyester. It comes as 20-inch square pillows with tone-on-tone backgrounds and embroidered leaf designs. PACIFIC COAST HOME FURNISHINGS City of Commerce, Calif. (323) 838-7808 Jessica McClintock Home introduces a decorative pillow line featuring textured faux silks, soft suedes, and flocked damasks in the hottest fall hues. TOWN AND COUNTRY LIVING New York (212) 889-7911 Three of the new collections debuting are: Embroidered hound's tooth, a group of 18-inch square pillows in three colors Samoa crme, merlot and dark brown and featuring a printed hound's tooth design with an embroidered motif dyed in matching color; East West, a 20-inch square pillow group in chocolate brown with a linen-like ground and an all-over scroll appliqu; and Loop de Loop, a 20-inch square pillow in dark brown and featuring looped chenille yarns in stripes on a chenille background in tonal earthy colors. Pillows, Pads, Blankets & ThrowsTHE ARLEE GROUP New York (212) 689-0020 The company's Sutton Place division for throws and blankets is introducing an expanded assortment that coordinates to new and existing soft window treatments, chair pads and table linens. Price points range from $2.99 to $19.99. Also new is the "Hug Sack" in solid and print patterns, set to retail between $6.99 and $9.99. DOWNRIGHT LTD. Brooklyn, N.Y. (718) 788-6363 Downright introduces its newest item, the Eclipse Gusseted pillow. This pillow has a two-inch high gusset, features a 354-tc German sateen shell, and is filled with their hypo-allergenic, large clustered 800+ Siberian or 700+ Polish White Goose Down. Finishing details include double stitching, and silk piping. ELLERY HOMESTYLES New York (212) 448-4405 Fur throws, pillows and duvets are a major category at Ellery Homestyles. This market they are featuring a new fur shop in their showroom. Its new solid is Vintage Lamb. They will also be updating the classics like Cheetah and Panther by offering new back fabrics. MELANGE HOME New York (212) 689-2002 The Morocco throw from Melange Home is oversized at 50-by-70 and constructed from lightweight acrylic with a Moroccan inspired damask motif that is classic and elegant in tonal colors. The Down Alternative Blanket and Sham Set comes in nine new colors in solid cotton with new prints. Printed microfleece is launching in new fabrication. MESSINA & ZUCKER INC New York (212) 889-3750 Messina & Zucker presents a full line of sleep pillows including polyester, feather, down and down alternative pillows; better sleep and healthcare pillows and pads; memory foam gusseted pillows and pads; fabric zippered pillow protectors up to 500-thread count luxury cotton. Mattress pads include convoluted and memory foam pads and toppers. PEGASUS HOME FASHIONS Elizabeth, N.J. (908) 965-1919 Pegasus Home presents a full line of Memory Foam mattress pads and pillows in reversible satin and fleece. Blankets and throws are available in reversible solid colors. S.S. DWECK Irvington, N.J. (973) 375-0900 S.S. Dweck introduces Sahara Club throws. These throws are quilted, overfilled with tassels, fringes and the finest fabrics. SLEEP COMFORT SYSTEMS Fort Worth, Texas (817) 626-6690 A unique dimensional foam design forms the ideal sleep support surface while providing high air flow to maintain temperature-neutral properties in new therapeutic mattress toppers and support pillows offered by Sleep Comfort Systems in the new Kathy Ireland Home collection. ZAMBAITI USA New York (212) 448-9160 Building on its ultra-luxe cashmere collection, Thinkashmir, Zambaiti adds a new group of infant's blankets in jacquard weaves and knits, complete with accessories, including caps, scarves, rompers and sweaters, all in 100% cashmere. The baby blanket comes in two sizes, 27-by-43 inches and 36-by-46 inches. Also added to Thinkashmir are a wider range of throws, blankets and accessories, including a Cupid throw in a cashmere cable knit in four colors; and a Primrose jacquard woven basketweave blanket in four colors and three sizes, queen, king and California king in a 94-inch width. Supplementing the top of the line cashmere is new line of jacquard woven blankets and throws from Compagnie Lane Preziose in merino lambswool and blends of baby camel and alpaca. Throws are 53-by-67, and blankets are available in twin, queen and king and 90-inch and 94-inch widths. Window coveringsTHE ARLEE GROUP New York (212) 689-0020 The company's Lee's Curtains division is introducing is largest and broadest line in the past five years, all products priced aggressively. There are new collections of solid, textured, tweed, striped and geometric looks. Fabrics include faux silk, distressed looks in faux leather and faux suede, damasks and velvets. There is also a collection of tassel tie-backs starting at $2.99. COMMONWEALTH HOME FASHIONS Montreal (514) 384-8290 The company for this market introduces the Exquisite and Prisma pole top panel treatments, each in the 84-inch size, with a $29.99 retail for Prisma and $39.99 price point for Exquisite. CREATIVE HOME FURNISHINGS/DAKOTAH New York (212) 545-9001 The Savvy Home Panel is a ready-made panel treatment made in a polyester taffeta blend face and a back lining, and with a cord at the top. It is available in two sizes 50-inch-by-84-inch and 50-by-96 lengths (for each panel). It comes in scarlet, gold, taupe, and moss. The Beaded Ring is drapery hardware set with a clip at a 1.5-inch interior dimension. It coordinates with Savvy Home Panels and is available in black, amber, and silver. ELLERY HOMESTYLES New York (212) 448-4405 Ellery Homestyles is continuing to build on the success of the Eclipse band blackout curtains. This market they are introducing Herringbone Reversible Eclipse. This panel features an embossed herringbone on one side a printed paisley on the other. LAWRENCE HOME FASHIONS Mount Royal, Quebec (514) 343-3740 Window treatments can add style to any room. Lawrence Home Fashions is introducing stand alone window back tab panels in woven elegant jacquards with bell tassel embellishments; tone on tone damask and Shantung foam backed panels, in a wide range of colors, with coordinating rope tassel tie backs to suit any room. For a more refined, contemporary look, chenille jacquards with chrome grommets are also introduced in a variety of patterns and colors. S. LICHTENBERG & CO. New York (212) 689-4510 Fresh themes inform three new lines: Re-Awaken, Refine, and Reflect. Re-Awaken, with richly textured prints and flocked sheers, draws on organic influences and such inspirations as updated botanicals, watercolor florals, and overscaled damasks. The palette comprises neutrals mixed with celadon and multiple shades of gold and chocolate. Spice has become a dominant hue that creates excitement and freshness when coupled with green and/or chocolate. In Refine, abundant iridescence, embellished taffetas, and brocades help set the theme of Hollywood glamour. Rich cotton velvets, double-layer fusions of lace, unique sheers are accented by distinctive jewel-trim valances. Hues are jewel toned; ruby, jadeite, and navy are prevalent with gold being an elegant highlight. Under the lustrous and dimensional Reflect theme, the company presents Luxe, a 100% polyester crushed and clipped burnout jacquard. Overscaled damasks and paisleys are modernized by adding fine yarns and Lurex, horizontal faux silk stripe effects update classic sheers, and deconstructed fabrics define luxurious surface interest. Color inspiration stems from luscious gold jewelry, polished metals, and sumptuous pearls. PARK B. SMITH LTD. New York (212) 889-1818 New to the company's trademarked Magic Blind line is the Baja Stripe, a 100% cotton roman shade in a stripe pattern of fresh new colors Tuscany and Cape Cod. It is available in two sizes 30-by-64 and 40-by 64. RICHLOOM FABRICS GROUP New York (212) 685-5400 Richloom's window covering this market is part of the Town home Portfolio. The panels are intricately pleated organza that is sheer in subtle spice coloration. Richloom is offering a wide variety of window product from whispering sheers to custom interlined panels. SOFTLINE HOME FASHIONS Gardena, Calif. (800) 701-4220 The Delano Collection has three coordinating patterns: Scroll, Square, and Solid, made from 55% polyester 45% nylon with flocked faux silk, coming in 14 color options. Delano Stripe in Latte/Merlot is a design with a sophisticated flocking accent; this model has become a customer favorite. Infant & JuvenileAMERICAN TRADING New York (212) 685-0081 American trading introduces the 2007 assortment of infant and juvenile bedding from China. ARLEY CORPORATION New York (212) 686-0908 Arley's teen programs include several boys' and girls' bed-in-a-bag prints plus comforters of novelty fabrics such as Bubbles, which is an embossed circle technique on faux suede. "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" describes the Harlequin pattern perfectly, a bed in a bag print that is also available in both Pink and Aqua. JAY FRANCO & SONS New York (212) 679-3022 Disney and Marvel Comics are the headliners in juvenile and teen bedding. Under the Disney license, there are three new programs Pirates of the Caribbean, a teen collection of printed bedding featuring embroidery and appliqu details; Cars, which features a blue quilt pattern; and Enchanted, a printed bedding program with embroidery and appliqu detailing and based on the film set to release in November. PARIMATEX GROUP Dayton, N.J. (609) 655-3320 The Extreme Bedding collection from Parimatex is geared toward tween boys, a growing young market with sporty, awesome designs. Dreams was created to target the female who has grown out of the juvenile stage, but is not quite a teen. The designs will incorporate fun, flirty details, prints and appliqus. The revamped Parima Peas juvenile collection is designed for children who are growing and learning. S.S. DWECK Irvington, N.J. (973) 375-0900 S.S. Dweck introduces Back to School towel sets that come in fun college campus colors. The sets include two bath, two hand, and two wash in a reusable tote. Give them an A+ before the semester starts. SUMERSAULT LTD. Closter, N.J. (201) 768-7890 Laura Ashley Chloe is a Laura Ashley exclusive that features soft pink and cream stripes that provide a sweet ground for charming appliqud flowers in mocha corduroy, pale blue velvet, peach, pink and aqua dots. This is an elegant and sumptuously designed collection with warm pastel tones, interesting texture and exquisite detail. The richness of the fabrics used in the flower appliqus and in every accessory create a very romantic and lush ensemble. Chloe is available in the following components: 4-pc set: quilt, bumper, sheet and dustruffle; sheet - solid pink; decorative cushion - appliqu and embroidery; diaperstacker - appliqu and embroidery; wallhanging - Set of three squares; wallborder - 6" high, 5 yards long; lamp - white candlestick; lampshade appliqus; valance - 18" x 44" tie top embroidery and appliqu. WHISPER SOFT MILLS New York (212) 213-1135 Whisper Soft Mills' Market introductions include the new Claire's Room Home Collection designed for tween and teen girls under retailer Claire's destination branding. Designs included in the collection are Nature's Garden - a softer, sweeter printed floral ruffled comforter; Leather & Lace - graphic design, vinyl fabric piecing and grommet trim in urban chic styling; Pop Culture graphic '80s bright colors and shapes. The PJ Print Back To School Collection includes a cleanly rendered and fun cupcake, butterfly, floral, and stripe print comforter/knit sheet set ensembles. The Jeep Home Collection features Off Road and Extreme active photo-real print comforter and sheet set ensembles; Jeep Back To School; and new lifestyle storage accessories. Crayola Brand introductions include Washline, Picnic, Sea Adventure, and Construction Crew bed ensembles. All of these new offerings feature over the top detailing and coordinated Crayola interactive accessories. Save The Children is new to the assortment and will include Lady Bug, Under The Sea, and Camping. As in past seasons, Save The Children represents great art and an even better cause. Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information. All Rights Reserved. |