## Washi Matou Waffle Towel German engineering meets Japanese craftsmanship! Two traditional brands, thies 1856® and Fukuroya Towel 1926®, join forces to bring you towels and household goods made in Japan. Wabi-Sabi Zen at its finest. Japan's climate is humid, so washi, with its high breathability, has long been used for shoji screens and loved as a partition to organize living spaces. Washi is used as a thread to weave this towel. The result absorbs water faster than cotton and dries quickly. It is an essential product for a comfortable life! ### What is washi thread? Washi thread is made by cutting paper from Japan's unique paper machine into 1-4 mm wide strands and twisting them into thread. Washi thread is made of bark and absorbs water faster than cotton. This porous material has small holes on its surface. Because it contains a lot of air, it dries easily and feels smooth to the touch. The washi paper is made from hemp. Washi thread absorbs water and also moisture from the air. This makes it difficult for the towel to feel damp. The Japanese paper does not retain odors. ### The waffle weave - The three-dimensional waffle fabric absorbs water well, thanks to the combination of washi threads and a special weaving method. - The textured waffle weave has a large surface area that touches the skin, which makes it even more absorbent. - Because it is thin and uneven, it creates air layers and is easy to dry even after it gets really wet. - Whether after washing or during sports, you won't feel the discomfort of a wet towel. - The waffle weave makes the towel fluffy, soft and voluminous. Towels made only with Japanese washi thread are usually hard, difficult to stretch and rough in texture. The Washi Matou towels blend cotton fiber with an original twisted washi thread to soften the towel. The towels are dyed in soft hues. Since 1856, the thies team has been fascinated by Japanese culture and traditional crafts. When they came across the Shizuku project, they decided to work together and bring it to Europe. Fukuroya was established in 1926 in the Izumi region, Osaka's largest towel production area. Over nearly a century, Fukuroya has continually refined its techniques to create soft, highly absorbent towels. ### Composition - 55% cotton - 25% cotton - 20% washi ### Size - 34 cm x 35 cm (size S) ### Origin Made in Japan ### Care Wash below 30 °C. Do not bleach, iron or dry clean. Hang to air dry.
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