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17 May 07 - 11:31Tips for Towel Shopping

For most people, shopping for towels typically involves trying to find the right colors to match the bathroom tile work. But learning a few tips and knowing the basics about terry cloth, gram weight, fiber-type and yes, even color - can help turn the casual consumer into a near expert on bath linens. (more)

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17 May 07 - 11:30Getting Comfortable With Down Bedding

Summer is around the corner, and soon people will start peeling off layers of their beds to make sleeping more comfortable in the warmer temperatures. Duvets, or down-filled comforters, are popular bed coverings, but can offer too much insulation in milder weather. What consumers may not know is that duvets come in different weights and with different 'fill-powers' - and knowing which is best for a particular climate or season can help shoppers find the best fit. (more)

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17 May 07 - 11:28Bamboo Sheets Grow in Popularity

In the last year, the popularity of bamboo sheets and other bamboo products has shot up almost as quickly as the plant itself. This versatile natural fiber has many qualities prized especially by the linens industry - including antimicrobial properties and 'breathability.' As customers spring for more eco-friendly products, bamboo has found its way not only into sheets, but towels, clothing and flooring as well. (more)

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17 May 07 - 11:27Online Retailers Take Advantage of Valentine's Day Shopping Trends

As the 2006 holiday shopping season comes to a close, retailers look towards Valentine's Day as the next big gift-giving occasion of the New Year. Several online market surveys show that consumers plan on spending more this year on their Valentines due to the Internet. For those stores not offering traditional gifts like flowers and gift cards, efforts are made to attract consumers with unique gift ideas and the added convenience of online shopping. (more)

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17 May 07 - 11:25'Compact Spinning' Technology Makes Sheets with Superior Smoothness and Strength

Newer technology in textile manufacturing, called "compact spinning," has given rise to smoother, stronger sheets. Compact yarns not only make sheets more resistant to wrinkling and pilling, but the process of making them is more efficient and environmentally friendly. Linenplace.com, Inc., an online linens retailer, has taken advantage of this technology and is offering a compact yarn sheet as part of the Echelon Home Collection. (more)

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17 May 07 - 11:24Online Bedding Boutique Adds Comprehensive Ratings for Their Sheet Sets (and Thread Count Doesn't Even Make the List)

In the world of online shopping, finding the perfect tactile product -- like a sheet set -- can be a guessing game. Various product guides and industry jargon glossaries can help, but ultimately shoppers need someone to be their hands for them. The bedding experts at Linenplace.com have put their extensive knowledge of textiles to good use by creating a comprehensive sheet rating system that is straightforward and intuitive. Their vice president also explains why thread count isn't the be-all and end-all of bedding.

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