Home Textiles Today - January 28, 2002

Quaker Fabric is introducing its first collection of Kashwere fabrics under a long-term, world-wide exclusive agreement for decorative/upholstery fabrics and top of the bed fabrics.Kashwere, a microdenier polyester yarn, creates the feel of cashmere and at the same time offers the physical properties of heavy-duty fabrics, said Larry Liebenow, Quaker's president an...

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