About towel making
Towels made from 100% organic cotton are made from
We make our products with the utmost care.
These towels have a rich texture that reflects the artisanal craftsmanship that cannot be found in mass-produced products made overseas.
Process of Making Towels
"Organic cotton towels born from the strong convictions of Imabari craftsmen"
Commitment to "weaving"
We use shuttle looms that are decades old and can be considered antiques. Nowadays, we can efficiently weave hundreds of meters of towels a day. However, the high speed of the looms is not enough for organic yarns. Therefore, when weaving fabric, we usually use the following method to prevent thread breakage: The surface of the thread is chemically treated with glue. Our towels are made with care and time. The weaving is done slowly, using the experience and intuition of the craftsmen. By using natural ingredients such as starch and beeswax, it is safe for babies to put in their mouths. This results in towels with a rich texture and comfort.
Commitment to "washing"
The washing process is an important step in bringing out the softness of organic cotton to the fullest. In order to remove the starch used in refining, washing is essential. The glue used is natural starch glue. The glue used to remove the glue is The answer is "enzymes". Many enzymes have been studied, and the most suitable enzyme is The water used for the final wash is spring water from Mt. Ishizuchi. This natural, high-quality water, free of chlorine, is perfect for sensitive babies. This creates an optimal soft texture.
The process of becoming a towel fabric
Our towels are made using certified organic yarn, and are environmentally friendly Imabari towels that are made using minimal chemical use from pile weaving to finishing, with consideration even given to wastewater load. Imabari towels are Japan's largest towel production area, with a history spanning over 110 years. They have attracted attention from around the world for their top quality, achieved through traditional and delicate manufacturing techniques and the latest technology. Among these, we are confident that our towel fabrics are the "highest quality towel fabrics" in Imabari, as we are particular about everything from the materials to the auxiliary substances used in the production process, and even the environmental impact.
1) Raw materials
Certified organic yarn (100% organic cotton)
2) Yarn processing
The thread is refined using natural soap, soda ash, and starch paste, with consideration given to the environmental impact.
3) Weaving
The pile yarn, cotton yarn, and bottom warp thread are all made from certified organic yarn.
4) Fabric processing
The fabric is desizing using enzymes and then finished by washing slowly over a long period of time.