cmi To Display Numerous New Pattern And Colorway Extensions To Its Licensed Lines At The Upcoming January Markets

Furniture World Magazine

cmi (Colonial Mills, Inc.), a leading manufacturer of a complete line of braided-texture area rugs and accessories, announced that it will display several new colorway and pattern extensions to its simply home(tm), four seasons(tm) and cottage comfort(tm) licensed lines at the upcoming January markets. cmi’s key shows in January include the Atlanta International Area Rug Market, AmericasMart, Showroom #5A6 (January 20-23) and Surfaces/Las Vegas, Booth #7958 (January 26-28). Looking to capitalize on the popularity of its simply home(tm) line, cmi has added four different geometric pattern designs to its rectangle rug collection that brings to life the bright, playful style for which leading home decorator and designer Janelle Jarous Lampp is recognized. Complementing the six existing patterns of Broadway, Rally, Frame It, Line Dance, Pinstripe Border and Hopscotch are the new Borderline, Line Up, Centerfield and Solid designs. simply home’stm simple designs and multitude of color combinations make the collection ideal for any room setting, from outdoor porches and patios to casual indoor environments. The collection’s 100 percent polypropylene content will not mildew, fade or bleed, is stain resistant, reversible and employs cmi’s cablelock® construction of rope-like braids and horizontal flat braids which create a unique, textured softness. Due to their exceptional sales in retail and catalog outlets nationwide, cmi has also extended the four seasonstm and cottage comforttm collections which are made using acclaimed fabric designer Lynette Jensen’s distinctive Thimbleberries® fabrics and are based on popular quilt designs available in oval and rectangle shapes. An additional colorway, named Fifth Season, has been added to four seasonstm and its Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall color/design options. The cottage comforttm line has also added an additional colorway, called Keepsake, to its Sweet Retreat, Wild Flower, Picnic Basket and Stained Glass offerings. Both collections feature an alternating fabraid® and fabricord® construction, a potpourri style and a material blend of 50 percent cotton and 50 percent polyester. ”All of our licensed braided-texture rugs are growing in popularity so these new extensions are consistent with the philosophy of ‘you can never have too much of a good thing,’ ” said Donald M. Scarlata, President and CEO of cmi. “What is particularly gratifying is that both of these licensed lines are selling well even though they are polar opposites from a design standpoint.” The pattern and colorway extensions to the licensed lines also feature a host of accessories which are available from cmi, including an accent rug, chair pads, stair treads, trivets, rug slice, heart rug, utility basket, hamper with lid, waste basket, nesting bowl set, tote bag and pillow. cmi is a leading manufacturer of a complete line of braided-texture rugs and accessories in a full range of innovative colors, shapes and styles. For more information on the new color and pattern extensions, please contact Donald M. Scarlata, President and CEO of cmi, at 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, P.O. Box 249, Pawtucket, RI 02862-0249 or call, toll free, at (800) 343-9339. Fax: (401) 728-2740. Web: www.colonialmills.com.