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On an expressive bed

Things that come into contact with the skin when sleeping. Innerwear, pajamas, and bedding. Especially for summer sleep, which tends to make you sweat and uncomfortable, the materials and texture of these items are of particular concern, and you will want to find the one that suits you. Introducing the genuine "towel ket" produced by kontex, a towel maker in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture.

Summer towelette theory

Of all the bedding, towelettes are the second most necessary item after sheets and pillow covers, but I definitely want them to be particular about it. This is because towelettes are an item that touches your arms, legs, and face, and are essential for thermoregulation.
Even if it's too hot in the middle of summer and you don't hang anything when you go to bed, don't you feel a little chilly depending on the time of day while hitting the wind of a cooler or electric fan? And if you don't hang anything, there is nothing to absorb the sweat you sweat while you sleep, which will lead to a cold sleep, so we recommend a light and breathable towelette.

kontex's vintage waffle towelette is characterized by its elastic texture, which is created by combining the gentle texture of cotton with the crispness of linen. Although it is not available at ZUTTO, it is for genuine towels as the fabric because there are bath towels etc. due to the different sizes of the same series. We make it a large size and use it as a towelette. After all, it is a sign of confidence in the water absorption and feel of the towel.

Sarari, waffle material

Vintage waffle towelette is a waffle weave without pile, and because the area in contact with the skin is small, it does not stick to the skin even if you sweat and it is comfortable. The texture of the waffle is a large grid that clearly shows the unevenness, which makes it highly breathable and is a perfect material for bedding that retains moisture in both summer and winter. It is characterized by its softness like a knit, and the happy time when you lie down and sleep is irreplaceable.

It takes time with a low-speed Toyota loom and weaves so that the threads are not burdened, so it is thin but has a soft volume.

The material is a blend of 95% cotton and 5% linen, which gives you peace of mind with a moderate amount of elasticity. After weaving, you can feel the soft texture with a cool vintage feeling by using plenty of spring water from Mt. Ishizuchi, which has few impurities, and carefully washing it over time.
It comes in a special cotton bag, so it's also recommended as a wedding gift or a moving gift.

In Imabari, the world's towel producing area

Since its founding, kontex has used natural water from the Shikoku Mountains at an altitude of 2,000 m, and has used naturally extracted orange oil and pure vegetable soap to clean its products. We are making products that make the best use of various water sources.
At the factory, old-fashioned shuttle looms and TOYOTA looms, which were once famous machines, are still active in weaving towels.
These looms weave towels about one-third faster than modern looms. Since the yarn is woven slowly so as not to put a burden on the yarn, the original softness of cotton can be retained and a unique texture can be created.

Established in 1934, kontex is a cotton fabric production center in Imabari surrounded by the sea in Setouchi, and is used for dyeing, weaving, sewing, etc. that make use of carefully selected materials and Japan's excellent sensibility and skill. It is a brand that provides products that you can rest assured.
Each product has been produced over many years, and only those that have been confirmed to have a trial feel have been released to the world as products. kontex inherits the strong desire of our ancestors to produce the best towels, and continues to make "towels that can be used with attachment for a long time".

A kontex vintage waffle towelette that has a soft touch that is woven softly with a loose knitting machine and has the comfort of cotton. With a simple design and a reliable quality towel made by a special manufacturing method, it is comfortable to immerse yourself in a happy sleep time regardless of gender or age.