Home Textiles Today - December 13, 2004

Nygard International is launching the Nygard Home line of soft home fashions in partnership with soft home furnishing manufacturer Londen Inc. Nygard Home is a soft home furnishings line of bedding and bathroom towels designed to meet the needs of the contemporary lifestyle, according to the company.

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