Home Textiles Today - September 3, 2007

Al Gore would be pleased. Not only are consumers getting a better night's rest thanks to the myriad of "benefit" pillows in the marketplace, but every manufacturer has at least one — albeit niche — "green" story to tell. Organic fabrics, sustainable fills, and more environmentally friendly packaging — along with all the wellness and support benefits manufactur...

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• Opinion Today
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