Ex-Cell and Tabletops team up

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 3/19/2004 12:00:00 AM

NEW YORK — Ex-Cell Home Fashions and hand-painted dinnerware manufacturer Tabletops Unlimited recently partnered to create a soft collection of cross-merchandised products across all of Ex-Cell's product categories — table linens, kitchen textiles, window coverings, rugs, decorative pillows and bath products.

The fully coordinated collection is launching this week during the New York Home Textiles Market.

"Our retail customers have expressed excitement about translating Tabletops designs into new categories," said Barry Leonard, president and CEO, Ex-Cell.

The initial collection comes in more than 5 designs, including African themes, brightly colored florals and one titled Italian Swirl. It targets mass, specialty and department stores.