Quaker Fabric debuts Kashwere

Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 1/28/2002 12:00:00 AM

HIGH POINT, NC —

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 and ceo.

"It's terrific in its wearability for furniture," Liebenow added.

Kashwere currently is featured by leading retailers in apparel, accessories and throws. The Quaker products, about six jacquard designs in the launch collection, will be marketed under the Whitaker label and will sell for $17 to $25 per yard.

"The value is clearly there," Liebenow noted. "It offers a cashmere-type product that provides additional tools for manufacturers that want to differentiate their products."