The 2006/2007 Market Outlook for Bed Linens and Towels offers executives, managers, and marketing personnel a fresh, unbiased look at the industry, covering historical trends, current situations, and future expectations. Detailed information is provided on U.S. manufacturers' shipments, foreign trade, and the retail environment. Also included is an analysis of the competitive environment, including profiles of selected major retailers and manufacturers in the industry.
Profiles of Major Firms in the Industry, Including Descriptions, Product Lines, Sales Performance, Financial Benchmarks, and More. Companies Profiled Include: Croscill, Inc., Crown Crafts, Inc., Dan River Inc., Deveaux SA, F. Schumacher & Co., Fab Industries, Inc., Galey & Lord Swift Denim, Hollander Home Fashions Corp., International Textile Group, Louisville Bedding Company, Pacific Coast Feather Co., Springs Industries, Inc., WestPoint Home Stores, LLC.
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Included Topics:

Market Size & Growth
Market Forecasts
Market Shares
Pricing Activity
Foreign Trade
Advertising Trends
Distribution Channels
Company Profiles

SECTION I: OVERVIEW OF THE U.S. MARKET FOR BED LINENS AND TOWELS

Executive Summary

SECTION II: THE U.S. MARKET FOR BED LINENS AND TOWELS

Analysis and Summary
U.S. Manufacturers' Shipments of Bed Linens and Towels:
- Total
- By Type
- Product Mix
- Average Annual Growth, by Type
- Average Price, by Type
U.S. Manufacturers' Shipments of Sheets and Pillowcases:
- Total
- By Type
  - Crib Size Sheets and Pillowcases
  - Sheets:
  - Total
    - By Type
    - By Thread Count
    - By Size
  - Pillowcases:
    - Total
    - By Thread Count
U.S. Manufacturers' Shipments of Bedspreads, Comforters, Quilts, and Blankets:
- Total
- By Type
  - Bedspreads:
    - Total
    - By Type
  - Comforters and Quilts:
    - Total
    - By Material
  - Blankets
U.S. Manufacturers' Shipments of Towels and Washcloths:
Total
- By Type
  - Finished Towels:
    - Total
    - By Type
    - By End Use
  - Washcloths
Financial Profile of Household Textile Product Mills

SECTION III: U.S. FOREIGN TRADE IN THE MARKET FOR BED LINENS AND TOWELS

Analysis and Summary
U.S. Foreign Trade for Bed Linens and Towels
U.S. Exports of Bed Linens and Towels:
- By Country of Destination
- Dollar Market Shares of the Top 20 U.S. Export Destinations
- Exports, by Country of Destination, of:
  - Blankets and Traveling Rugs of:
    - Wool or Fine Animal Hair
    - Cotton
    - Synthetic Fibers
    - Other Textile Materials
  - Bed Linen, Knitted or Crocheted
  - Printed Bed Linen, of Cotton, Not Knitted or Crocheted
  - Printed Bed Linen, of Manmade Fibers, Not Knitted or Crocheted
  - Printed Bed Linen, of Other Textile Materials
  - Bed Linen, Not Printed, of Cotton, Not Knitted or Crocheted
  - Bed Linen, Not Printed, of Manmade Fibers, Not Knitted or Crocheted
  - Bed Linen, Not Printed, of Other Textile Materials, Not Knitted or Crocheted
  - Toilet and Kitchen Linen:
    - Cotton Terry Toweling or Similar Cotton Terry Fabrics
    - Cotton, Other Than Terry Fabrics
    - Flax or Manmade Fibers
    - Other Textile Materials
  - Bedspreads of Textile Materials:
    - Knitted or Crocheted
    - Not Knitted or Crocheted
U.S. Imports of Bed Linens and Towels:
- By Country of Origin
- Dollar Market Shares of the Top 20 U.S. Import Sources
- Imports, by Country of Origin, of:
  - Blankets and Traveling Rugs of:
    - Wool or Fine Animal Hair
    - Cotton
    - Synthetic Fibers
    - Other Textile Materials
- Bed Linen, Knitted or Crocheted
- Printed Bed Linen, of Cotton, Not Knitted or Crocheted
- Printed Bed Linen, of Manmade Fibers, Not Knitted or Crocheted
- Printed Bed Linen, of Other Textile Materials
- Bed Linen, Not Printed, of Cotton, Not Knitted or Crocheted
- Bed Linen, Not Printed, of Manmade Fibers, Not Knitted or Crocheted
- Bed Linen, Not Printed, of Other Textile Materials, Not Knitted or Crocheted
- Toilet and Kitchen Linen:
  - Cotton Terry Toweling or Similar Cotton Terry Fabrics
  - Cotton, Other Than Terry Fabrics
  - Flax or Manmade Fibers
  - Other Textile Materials
- Bedspreads of Textile Materials:
  - Knitted or Crocheted
  - Not Knitted or Crocheted

SECTION IV: THE U.S. RETAIL MARKET FOR BED LINENS AND TOWELS

Analysis and Summary
Explanation of Terms
Estimated Retail Sales of Bed Linens and Towels
Graph: Estimated Distribution of Retail Sales of Bed Linens and Towels, byType
Graph: Estimated Distribution of Retail Sales of Bed Linens and Towels, by Outlet Type
Graph: Estimated Distribution of Retail Sales of Flat and Fitted Sheets, by Brand Type
Graph: Estimated Distribution of Retail Sales of Flat and Fitted Sheets, by Type of Finish
Graph: Estimated Distribution of Retail Sales of Pillowcases, by Brand Type
Graph: Estimated Distribution of Retail Sales of Pillowcases, by Type of Finish
Graph: Estimated Distribution of Retail Sales of Towels, by Brand Type
Graph: Estimated Distribution of Retail Sales of Towels, by Type of Finish
Graph: Estimated Distribution of Retail Sales of Washcloths, by Brand Type
Estimated Annual Sales of Home Furnishings Stores
Estimated Per Capita Retail Sales at Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
Advertising Expenditures for Bed Linens, Towels, and Related Household Fabrics:
- Total
- By Marketer and Brand
Profiles of Selected Major Retailers of Bed Linens and Towels:
- Introduction
- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
- Federated Department Stores, Inc
- IKEA International A/S
- Linens 'n Things, Inc.
- Sears Holdings Corporation
- Target Corporation
- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

SECTION V: FACTORS AFFECTING DEMAND FOR BED LINENS AND TOWELS

Summary and Analysis
U.S. Gross Domestic Product
U.S. Gross Private Domestic Investment
U.S. Industrial Production Index
U.S. Disposable Personal Income:
- Total
- Per Capita
U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures:
- Total
- Per Capita
Consumer Confidence Index
Interest Rates Charged by U.S. Banks
Consumer Credit Outstanding
Consumer Credit Outstanding as a Percentage of Disposable Personal Income
Average Annual Consumer Expenditures on Household Furnishings and Equipment:
- Total
- By Selected Demographic Characteristics
U.S. Resident Population Trends and Projections:
- Total
- By Age Group
- Age Distribution
- Population and Household Trends and Projections
- Population Projections, by Region
- Population Projections, by State
- Distribution, by State