Combed Cotton:  Cotton fibers are obtained from the seed of a cotton plant.  Combing separates the long desirable fibers from the short immature fibers to create a strong smother yarn. 

Pima & Supima Cotton:   A very strong, high-grade cotton of medium staple developed from selected cottons in the southwest United States.  

Egyptian Cotton:  Cotton grown exclusively in Egypt and the longest fiber staples in the world.  This means less lint, more durability, more luster and a softer feel. 

Percale:  For United States standards, Percale simply means that the material is a minimum of 180 threads per square inch, however, many European mills, as with Italian bedding, will refer to their 100% cotton bedding as Percale or Percale which in this case means that the material is a 100% cotton and a type of construction which is consistent with percale in the US meaning a non sateen 100% bed sheet.

Thread Count:  Thread count is determined by how many threads are in one square inch of fabric. In the 180 count sheets, one square inch of fabric would have 100 threads going in one direction, with 80 threads going in the opposite direction. Add the 100 with the 80 and that equals the 180 thread count.

Another important consideration is fiber. Sheets may be made from various cottons, various cotton blends, polyester, or other man-made fibers. Cotton/polyester blends outsell cotton sheets largely because they wrinkle less and cost less. Be sure the read the label to determine the amount of cotton in the sheets. It may say Egyptian or Pima cotton (high quality, soft, strong types of cotton), but contain only a small percentage of it.

Kimlor Mills

Kimlor Mills offers a variety of great lodge designs featuring wildlife (moose, bears, deer, and other northern animals) along with other rustic motifs. Kimlor is a premier designer, manufacturer, and wholesale distributor of bedding and home textiles.  Kimlor products include comforters, comforter sets, drapes, futon covers, daybed covers, bath towels, waterbed sheets, flannel sheets, shower curtains, dog beds, and other home decor products.  Kimlor is a market leader in unique bedding designs, including rustic themes, wildlife, and camouflage bedding. Kimlor holds worldwide exclusive bedding licenses for True Grit, Realtree, Mossy Oak, Blue Ridge Trading and Karin Maki.  Kimlor also offers various specialty-bedding products, such as oversized comforters, waterbed sheets and waterbed mattress pads.  Kimlor is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina and has a permanent product showroom in New York.  Kimlor has been in business for over 20 years and is a wholesale bedding supplier to a wide range of home decor retailers.
Country and Camouflage Comforters by Realtree, Mossy Oak, True Grit, Blue Ridge Trading and Karin Maki indoor collection.  Their comforters are made from the best fabrics available and will provide years of service.  All patterns offer a variety of products to provide you with many design options for your comfort and enjoyment.
The collection includes the following patterns. 
Design by Realtree:  Advantage, Hardwoods, Max 4, Wetlands, Blaze, Timber   Design by Mossy Oak: Obsession, Obsession Stripe, Obsession Suede, Shadow Grass. New Break-Up, Brush, Break-Up, Camo Patch, New Shadow
Design by True Grit: The Woods, Northern Exposure, Mandalay, The Lakes, Moon Over Moose, Adventure, Bear Valley, Spirit Horse
Design by Karin Maki: Spice Island, Brianna, Flower Power, Digital Camo Green, Digital Camo Tan, Blue Camo, Kona, Bear Valley, Belize, The Lodge, African Dawn
Design by Blue Ridge Trading: Dogs N' Ducks, Canoe Creek, Wildlife Patch, Moose Lodge, Deer Mountain, Bear Country, Whitetail Dreams, Elk Ridge, Moose, Mountain, Dogs Life, Hunter Trail, American Treasures, Bear Plaid, Cabin Retreat, Western Frontier, Pinecone, Lodge, Happy Camper 
True Grit, Blue Ridge Trading, Mossy Oak, Realtree and Karin Maki Bedding Sizes and Specifications

Mystic Valley Traders

 Mystic Valley Traders bedding ensemble features a carefully coordinated selection of bed coverings and decorative pillows.  Here are the components we choose from when deciding How To Make A Bed.

Throw Coverlet – A loosely structured bed covering typically found in MVT’s Quick-Ship Collections.  Throw Coverlets usually have a 15” drop and are meant to be paired with a bedskirt.  They feature rounded corners and fabric piping edges, and they have no pillow tuck.

Fitted Coverlet – A more refined bed covering featuring piping or trim around the bed perimeter.  Fitted Coverlets are lined and include gussets at the corners. They are meant to be used with a bedskirt and do not have a pillow tuck.  Standard drops for fitted coverlets are 15” and 19”.

Duvet – A lofty bedcover combining a decorative Duvet Cover shell and a separate Duvet Fill of polyester or down.  Duvets are edged in piping or trim and are often reversible.  For a sumptuous layered look, feature a Duvet or Coverlet as a bedcovering and a Duvet folded at the foot of the bed. Mystic Valley Traders also sells down fill and polyfill inserts specially sized for MVT Duvets.  Super-Sized Duvets in Queen and King sizes better accommodate pillow-top mattresses.

Bedskirt – The Bedskirt dresses the lower perimeter of the bed below the boxspring.  Also known as a dust ruffle, Bedskirts typically feature a 14” or 18” drop.  MVT Bedskirt styles may be gathered (softly shirred), tailored (straight skirt with center pleats on all three sides), boxpleated (with pleats approximately every 10 inches) or button-back pleated (straight skirt with center button back pleats on all three sides.)

European Shams (Euro Shams, for short) – Oversized decorative cushions measuring 26” x 26”.  Usually arranged in multiples against the headboard, Euros are also great as floor cushions. MVT Euros are edged in a variety of trims and/or sewing treatments (flanges, piping, welts) and are reversible for to expand your design options.  Euro Shams are unfilled; polyfills or down blend fills are available separately.

Standard Shams – Decorative pillow cases measuring 20” x 26”.  Sham accents include piping, welts, flanges, ruffles, buttons or elegant trims; all are zipper-finished with hidden zippers on the back and require a polyfill or down-blend fill.  Shams are also available in Queen (20” x 30”) and King (20” x 36”) sizes.

18” Pillow – A square decorative pillow finished with a concealed zipper on the back. 18” pillows are shipped with a polyfill insert.  A down-blend fill upgrade is available.  Our 18” pillows are usually grouped with a 14” pillow, a boudoir pillow and a neckroll.

14” Pillow – A smaller square decorative pillow, also with a well concealed zipper on the back.  Shipped with a polyfill insert.  A down-blend fill upgrade is available.  Like all MVT decorative pillows and shams, 14” pillows are available in any fabric and trim combination.

Boudoir Pillow – A decorative pillow measuring 12” x 16” and constructed with a hidden zipper and a polyfill insert.  Down-blend fill upgrade is available.  Boudoir pillows are appealing accents for upholstered chairs and sofas, too, and may be made from any MVT fabric and trim combination.  

Neckroll – A column-shaped decorative pillow measuring 7” in diameter and 14” long.  Neckrolls softly accent a multitude of square and rectangular pillows on the bed and provide soothing neck support for reading and sleeping.  Neckrolls are finished with a hidden zipper and a polyfill insert; down-blend fill upgrade is available.

Bolster – An oversized neckroll, typically placed in front of other decorative pillows.  Bolsters may be custom ordered for any size bed and are constructed with hidden zippers.

Pem America

Pem America is a designer and maker of quality home textiles from around the world.  Driven by design,  Pem America provides quality and value for your home. Our hand crafted quilts cover a wide range of looks from traditional country to bright new and fun patterns.  Our bed ensembles feature detailed sewing and unique fabrics.  Our popular kids quilts and kids bedding are known for their quality and detailed extras that most manufacturers do not offer.  Because we design and make our own products we take a special pride in each quilt, comforter, blanket, bath towel, bath rug, shower curtain, and throw.  We know you will enjoy these for yourself or as a gift from our home to yours.  

Quilts from Pem America

Our hand crafted quilts can fit any room.  We have quilts and pillow shams and other bedding to fit any style from country to modern!  Just what you need for your style.  We have a wide selection of styles just for any taste.  From sports and cars to butterflies and ballerinas.  Each item is carefully hand crafted for you. 

Printing verses Patchwork ---
Pem America takes special care in designing and manufacturing children's bedding that matches your taste.  Our patterns are carefully hand crafted.  Individual pieces of cloth are sewn together.  Some competitors use printed cloth that looks pieced in photography but is actually over stitched.  Pem America uses other details like embroidery with ribbon and beads to add special touches to our quilts. 

Cotton Filled Quilts verses Polyester Filled Quilts ---
Pem America offers a complete line of quilts in both cotton fill and polyester fill.  Cotton filled quilts are typically more expensive because of the added skill and cost required in making the quilts.  100% cotton quilts are typically heavier than polyester filled quilts because polyester is a less dense fiber.  Because of the lighter weight, polyester has more "holes" with which to retain heat.  For this case Polyester quilts are lighter and can be warmer than 100% cotton quilts. 

Pre-washing vs Standard ---

Pre-washing is a term used to denote that a quilt has been laundered.  Pre-washing is a premium finish.  The benefits of pre washing is the locking in of color and the softening of the fabric.  The most recognizable benefit is that all the stiffeners used in manufacturing have been washed away leaving the natural soft cotton feel.

Faribault Woolen Mill Company is the last "fully vertical" woolen mills in this country which means the mill provides all functions to change raw fiber into woven blankets.  In addition to its hallmark, wool blankets, Faribault also offers cotton blankets and Ingeo^TM corn fiber blankets to help keep America warm in a quality way.
Product Information 

Why should you use a blanket? A blanket insulates your bed. It keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Use a layer of two blankets in the winter - a lightweight thermal weave under a more conventional weave blanket. The result is a combination of maximum warmth with a minimum weight for comfort during colder months. Use a light weight blanket in the summer. The result is lightweight, breathable comfort during warm summer nights.

What are the features of conventional woven blankets? Tightly woven for durability. Able to insulate by trapping warm air beneath the blanket against the sleeper's body. Heavier for winter - weight warmth. Soft and comfortable with smooth texture.
 

What are the features of a thermal woven blanket? Lightweight for minimal warmth. Loosely woven, allowing air to circulate and the blanket to "breathe". Insulators, keeping warm air close to the body when a conventional blanket is used over it.
 

What are the qualities of natural fibers? Durable and long - lasting. Excellent absorbers of moisture, will not become clammy from perspiration. Natural Insulators . Breathable and adjust to different temperatures. Comfortable for year - round use

Wool ---- 

Advantages of Wool

Wool blankets are durable and long lasting. Wool fiber is unsurpassed in flexible strength its resilience and elasticity allows wool blankets to keep their softness and shape for a lifetime of use. Wool blankets are flame resistant. Wools' natural moisture content makes it non - combustible. A 100% wool blanket will not ignite into flames; an excellent safety precaution.
 

Recommended Care Instructions Wash or dry clean wool blankets only when necessary. Wool blankets return to their natural beauty best with simple fresh air and a good shake! Our total easy care blankets are machine wash and dry because of a special finish we add. Use cool water when washing, agitate gently for 3-5 minutes and line dry, or set your dryer to fluff dry - no heat. When in doubt, dry cleaning is always the safest route to take.

Cotton ---- 

Advantages of Cotton

Cotton blankets are soft and comfortable. Cotton blankets are breathable and absorbent. Cotton blankets are durable and long - lasting. Cotton fibers will not pill or shed.
 

Recommended Care Instructions The two enemies of cotton are color fading and shrinking - taking a bit of care can prevent both simply. Cotton is machine washable and dryable but high temperatures will cause it to fade or shrink. Always wash cotton in cold or cool water on a gentle cycle. Machine drying is recommended to help cotton blankets retain there shape (no high heat)
 

IngeoTM (Corn)  What is Ingeo^TM?   Ingeo^TM is a revolutionary, naturally derived fiber made from corn by Cargill Dow LLC. Instead of petroleum, corn is used to produce a textile fiber that is unique, renewable and environmentally friendly. Produced in Blair, Ne from American grown corn, Ingeo^TM fiber is economically and environmentally sustainable, while offering superior performance characteristics.  

Faribault mills is proud to be a partner with Cargill Dow and to offer a complete line of beautiful woven blankets and throws made with Ingeo^TM. From raw material to final production, Ingeo^TM blankets and throws are truly environmentally friendly and 100% grown and Made in the USA.
 

Recommended Care Instructions

Wash with mild detergent on gentle cycle. Tumble-dry on low heat, remove promptly to avoid wrinkles. Store clean blankets in a cool, dry place. Do not iron or expose to high heat. Use of solvent or harsh chemicals may damage fiber.

New Millinium
Faribault Woolen Mill is now poised on the cutting edge of expansion and continued success for the new millennium. Embracing a proud heritage of expert craftsmanship, Faribault continues its position as an industry leader, introducing innovative new products, colors, and styles, while steadfastly maintaining its long heritage of quality.  Over the past several years, Faribault Woolen Mills has acquired the 'Bates of Maine' (est. 1850) bedspread name and archives. These bedspreads are known the world over for their quality and unique styling. In addition, in January of 2003 Faribault Mills expanded into cotton blankets and throws by acquiring 'Beacon Blankets' (est. 1904), located in Westminster, South Carolina. This mill has always been recognized as the finest cotton blanket mill in America.  The combined company is now known as Faribault Mills. We take great pride in saying we are a 100% 'made in America' company. We also take great pride when we hear by industry experts that we are now the best, just not the largest blanket manufacturer in the United States today. We sincerely hope you enjoy our products for years to come.

Ingeo

 Ingeo™  The Story of Natural Living
Natural Living products are filled with revolutionary, naturally derived Ingeo™ fiber fill. Instead of using petroleum, Ingeo™ fibers are made from naturally wholesome raw materials like corn. Natural Living's mission is to provide an incredible sleeping experience through high-quality products while helping to preserve the Earth's precious natural resources.  

Brahms Mount Textiles

Linen Fabrics --- 

After satisfying the craving it is time to take care of your precious fabric, and your investment in comfort. Linen loves water... and dislikes being dry as a bone. Ideally, when you wash your Linen Blanket choose a front-loading machine that will give plenty of room for circulation... A commercial machine is the best choice. If you must use a Home machine then wash on a Gentle cycle with as much water as possible to allow for movement. Avoid harsh detergents, we use Cheer Free and Gentle.  Whenever the fabric rubs on itself in a "dry" condition it will abrade, and show fiber on the surface. Linen is a Natural fiber, it grew as a plant.  Although it will not rot or mildew the soft spun yarns that we chose for our blankets can be degraded in the laundry. Careful drying is really important. Think of Linen as a woody fiber that will become brittle if it is dried at a high temperature or for an extended period. It is better to remove it slightly damp from the drier than to bake and break fibers. With due care your Linen Blanket will be a treasured heirloom for generations. We have woven our Linen Blankets from dew-retted wet spun line fiber yarn of our design. These yarns have absolutely no chemical additives and by Hackling the fiber most of the short fiber has been removed to give a silky fiber with a high luster. The Natural yarn color will change from season to season just like the weather that helped the plant to grow. The Pearl colored fabric is created by Hydrogen Peroxide bleaching the least destructive to the plant and the most environmentally friendly. Please do not use any form of bleach on your blanket since it will tender the fiber and ruin the fabric. Linen is a marvel of Nature, a hollow fiber insulator and an old world heirloom. We are proud to be the only North American Weavers of the yarn and one of a handful of Linen Blanket makers in the world.

Linen starts out as a plant that thrives in Northern Climates. It is known as Flax. It is planted as a dense crop where the stalks grow and support each other until the bloom of the beautiful flowers. When the seeds have ripened the stalks are pulled from the earth, and laid in rows to start the natural process of Retting.  The shive, covering the stalks breaks down in the natural elements of the air and morning dew. At this stage the fiber is garnered into the mill for the processes of Scutching, Hackling and Wet Spinning. The yarn created has been known for centuries as the Noble Fiber, Linen. The crop is hardy and needs little in terms of chemicals to encourage and protect its growth. When it reaches the weaver it has no additives, yet may have been given a mild Hydrogen Peroxide bleach to create a Pearl colored yarn.  Linen helps us sleep. The wealth of experience that we have gained through our customers reveal that we sleep better under Linen. Sleep comes quickly, is deeper and is more restful. In a humid environment we fall asleep more comfortably. The air maintained within the fiber makes it a natural insulator in winter. Its inherent wicking properties move moisture well creating both cool and comfortable summer nights. Scientific experience confirms that both temperature and muscular tension are diminished when people use Linen fabrics. It is the most appropriate fiber to bring physical and psychic well-being. Mummies and mystics were wrapped in it because of its antimicrobial properties. Linen is environmentally friendly at all levels.  Flax provides seed of great nutritional importance. It is a replaceable resource that has little impact on water quality compared to all other fibers. Every part of the plant has a value. Linen is the symbol of true elegance. It is practical, ages beautifully, becoming softer with use. It is the healing fiber that promotes relaxation… breathing according to the body and the season. Flax provides seed of great nutritional importance. It is a replaceable resource that has little impact on water quality compared to all other fibers. Every part of the plant has a value. Linen is the symbol of true elegance. It is practical, ages beautifully, becoming softer with use. It is the healing fiber that promotes relaxation… breathing according to the body and the season.   

The Alpaba Story --- 

Good things seem to always take a little longer… 

After searching, literally for years for the right wool yarn suddenly out of the blue Prairie Lake Alpacas and Millstone Manor came to us with some of the finest North American-raised and harvested alpaca fiber that we have seen.  Together we created a yarn and had it spun here in the USA to our specification ready for the fall season this year. Next,... the part that we at Brahms Mount love, the fabric design, the weaving and finishing of Blankets and Throws that are innovative and tempting to all who care to touch and be warmed. In the past we had woven alpaca Blankets in a very small series, but now we can let our flair run free with new fabrics and textures. The photo shows our first blanket, as sophisticated as it is colorful Alpaca is a hollow and very lightweight fiber that insulates and will keep you warm in the worst of conditions. We have combined it with some of our reactive dyed cotton yarn to create a Blanket of entirely wonderful hand, weight and color. The color is in the cotton, the luxury in the alpaca.  Throws for the den and the picnic will surely follow and our looms will manufacture them here in Hallowell, Maine USA. This will be an entirely American made project from farm to finished fabric.  The combination of the fibers creates the weight that we are known for. This is no lightweight entry into this market. Our King size blanket weighs just a tad over seven pounds.  Seven pounds of heaven from Brahms Mount Textiles…innovative weavers of Cotton, Linen and now Alpaca to cover you in any climate with care and comfort.

Click on the Southern Textiles Size Chart to see the Elite bedding dimensions.

Amana Woolen Mill

 The Amana Woolen Mill is an integral part of the fabric of Amana history.  In 18^th century Germany, Amana’s forefathers founded the “Church of True Inspiration”.  Seeking religious freedom, they endured hardship and persecution for over a century. 

The woolen mill was privately owned by several inspirational families.  Demonstrating the depth of their convictions, they liquidated the mill and donated the funds to help purchase passage for 800 members to immigrate to America.  By pooling their resources, the sect established a settlement near Buffalo, New York in 1842.  Here they adopted the communal way of life.  But as the growth of Buffalo encroached upon their insular community, the Inspirational looked west, and in 1855 settled in eastern Iowa. 

They erected the first of seven villages and named it “Amana” from a bible passage “to remain faithful”. 

Farming and industry were established, including the Woolen Mill started operation in Amana in 1857.  The members of the Amana Society lived peacefully and prospered. 

Then in 1923, tragedy struck.  The flour mill exploded, creating a blaze that consumed thirteen buildings.  The Woolen Mill was destroyed, except for the weaving department.  This blow precipitated the pivotal event in Amana history that followed a decade later. 

The depression, coupled with rapidly changing times compelled the Amana Society to end their communal way of life and reorganize into a privately held corporation.  This is known as the “Great Change of 1932”.   

In 1934, the Amana Woolen Mill Salesroom opened to the general public.  The mill busied itself producing blankets and yard goods as well as heavy coating and wool fabric for clothing manufacturers. 

Although down sized in 1985 due to economic conditions, today the warping and weaving departments remain in operation producing quality blankets and loungers in wool and cotton.  Any time you are in Amana Iowa drop by and see their mill and enjoy a piece of their rich heritage.

Empress Silk

 Established in 1992 and located in the heart of New York City, Empress Silk is a designer and importer of luxury bed linens. As a small company, the owner is a "hands on" creative designer and Fashion Institute of Technology graduate with 20 years industry experience. For more than 15 years, Empress Silk has been designing luxury bed linens and establishing long-term business relationships with reputable retailers, catalogue companies, home shopping networks and e-commerce companies.

Empress Home, a new division of Empress Silk, was launched in January 2008. Empress Home will serve as the foundation to expand our product offerings to included organic cotton, organic cotton and natural fiber blends and high-end bath linens. In conjunction with the expansion of our product line, Empress Home also relocated to a larger showroom at 230 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1800. The new space is ideally suited to showcase our depth of product offering.

Classic designs, and traditional weaves are timeless and the foundation of Empress Silk bed linens. In addition, through in-house design, and new product development Empress Silk creates truly unique bed lines incorporating the latest fashion trends, exciting color palates and innovative fabrics of pure silk, silk/cotton blends, bamboo, organic cotton and organic cotton blends.

Classic Silk  -- Empress Silk utilizes the highest manufacturing standards and using only the finest, 100% Chinese silk woven into luxurious fabrics to create truly elegant bed linens and accessories. Our product lines include neutral color palates with classic weaves to create a traditional feel. In addition, Empress Silk incorporates vibrant colors, progressive designs and innovative weaves to create contemporary styles. In either style, the breadth of our bed linens and accessories allows our clients to create and market truly unique bedding ensembles.

Innovative Fabrics and Blends  --- Although renowned for our luxurious silk, Empress Silk also creates bed lines and accessories in new and innovative fabrics. Moreover, Empress Silk is always researching and incorporating new fabrics, weaves and techniques into unique bed linens.

Silk and Cotton Blends  --- Silk and cotton seamlessly blends the familiarity of cotton with the unmistakable look and feel of silk. Empress Silk offers both silk/cotton and cotton/silk blends woven in luxurious high-end thread counts. Each of these blends is available in classic colors and traditional weaves with timeless designs.

Bamboo and Bamboo Blends  --- Bamboo is the latest home furnishings and textile trend available from Empress Silk. Woven bamboo creates a comfortable, breathable and strong fabric with a soft and unique texture. Bed linens are available in a bamboo/cotton blend while throws and blankets are available in a 100% bamboo pile woven through a cotton base.

Cotton and Organic Cotton Blends  --- Empress Home used blends of organic cotton and natural fibers in creating truly unique "eco-friendly" linens. We created bed linens that seamlessly combine organic cotton and bamboo or organic cotton and silk. In addition, Empress Home introduced cotton sateen and cotton percale to their current product offering.

Packaging & Dyes  --- To further promote "eco-friendly" linens, Empress Home can also provide a variety of low impact dyes and environmentally friendly packaging.

Badash Crystal 

Jack Badash entered the Gift Industry as a shipping clerk in 1936. Nine years later, after moving up the ranks and gaining invaluable experience and knowledge, he formed 'Javit Badash Inc.', the predecessor to Badash Crystal. Badash became known among buyers for his American made hand-cut and machine-cut tumblers, stemware, gifts, and vases. The business grew slowly but steadily over the next 35 years. In its heyday, Javit was the largest U.S. firm producing hand-cut and machine cut glassware. In 1980, Jack Badash sold the company and tried retirement. Being way too active and energetic, Jack was not yet suited for retirement, so after a few years of consulting, he began Jack Badash Inc. now known as Badash Crystal. Badash Crystal began with hand-cut tumblers as Javit had, then grew to include Russian crystal imports. In 1987, Jack's son, Mark Badash joined Badash Crystal after becoming disenchanted with the practice of law. Together, Jack and Mark have developed the business which has flourished and now provides its customers with unique, high quality gift selections from all over the world.

 What makes "Lead" Crystal?

The inclusion of at least 24% lead oxide in the composition is required by law for crystal to be called full lead crystal. The lead lends brilliance and weight to the product. Crystal without lead is still crystal, i.e. clear glass, however, it is more commonly perceived as "glass". The lead also make the crystal softer and more conducive to cutting. This is why the lead crystal is cut and for the most part, the unleaded crystal is not cut.

"Handcut" means the glass item is held against a spinning stone to "cut" the design. It is truly artistic workmanship at its best. Our 24% hand-cut lead crystal is produced in the finest factories in Europe by the same artisans that manufacture for Mikasa, Waterford, Lenox, and Sasaki. Every piece is individually and safely gift boxed. We offer superb quality and value for all your gift giving and/or personal pleasure.

Crystal without lead is not any less valuable than full lead crystal particularly when it is thick and heavy and finely designed such as our Sutton Galleries collection. In fact, clear uncut crystal has to be particularly fine quality because the flaws can not be hidden by the cuts. Our factories are renowned for their standards of quality which can be determined by the weight and clarity of the crystal.

Please note: Seeds or bubbles which are small are not flaws. Bubbles are formed by gases when chemicals are untied by the melting of raw materials. Seeds do not affect the quality of the glassware or its beauty.