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Kawakami Crafts

Friendly to people and friendly to the environment and materials

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Kawakami Crafts

カワカミコウゲイショ

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河上工芸所

Friendly to people and friendly to the environment and materials

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Friendly to people and friendly to the environment and materials

Natural enzymes are used in each process, including glue removal, scouring, cleaning, and texture finishing, and the inside of the fibers is carefully washed with a special stream of water using underground water from the Shikoku Mountains (Uchinuki water).

By removing impurities and swelling, the results are distinctly different from those of a typical finish with chemicals.

The exquisite texture that brings out the original softness and volume of cotton to the utmost limit keeps water absorption and softness sustained. It does not use fabric softener and is gentle on the skin and environmentally friendly.

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愛媛百貨

EHIME HYAKKA

The amazing thing of Ehime's gem It is also a production area for manufacturing backed by excellent technology, and we will introduce a variety of specialty products that have inherited tradition but have been infused with new sensibilities. Ehime, with its beautiful name derived from the myth of the birth of the nation in the Kojiki, is a treasure trove of traditional specialties nurtured by rich nature and culture. In addition to these products, we have a variety of attractive products, such as gems that have inherited tradition but have been infused with new sensibilities.

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Kawakami Kogeisho is located in Saijo City, which is located next to Imabari City, which is famous for its Imabari towels.

Saijo, which is called the city of water, is known as the 100 best waters called "Uchinuki water" because the underground water of Mt. Ishizuchi, a famous peak in the Shikoku Mountains, springs up just by driving a pipe underground. We process towels that take advantage of the blessed nature of this land, such as the mountains of the Shikoku Mountains, the calm Seto Inland Sea, and the natural water that springs up.

What are we doing?

At Kawakami Crafts, we carry out natural processing that is as friendly to the environment and people as possible. We are thoroughly committed to the processing that affects the finish, and we try to bring out the goodness of natural materials without using chemicals. We will manufacture and sell products with the motto of being friendly to people and environmentally friendly.

High-quality natural water and unique technology

Enzymatic processing

There are various factors that create the feel of towels, especially their softness and softness, such as the raw material cotton, the processing until it becomes yarn, and the weaving technique, but the most decisive factor in making the most of these characteristics is the process called "washing" that is performed after the towel is weaving. Ordinary towels use several chemicals to remove grease and dirt from cotton in order to increase absorption and breathability, but Kawakami Kogeisho's washing process does not use any chemicals such as petroleum-based scouring agents.

By taking the time to wash with natural enzymes, natural soap, and abundant natural water, we were able to obtain the original softness and exquisite texture of cotton without damaging the fibers. In addition, by adding a food-grade enzyme created through joint development with Meiji Seika Co., Ltd., we were able to create a superb texture that combines outstanding water absorption, breathability, and texture

SDGs Declaration

Japan Atopic Association Recommendation Mark Certification

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Natural coloring unique to Japan

Natural plant dyeing in pursuit of color

Many towel dyes use petroleum-based colorings, but Kawakami Kogeisho dyes them with carefully selected plant extracts such as petals, leaves, trees, and fruits. Normally, it is very difficult to stably produce the desired color with plant dyeing, but with the knowledge and experience we have cultivated so far, we can dye deep natural colors. Dyed towels and washcloths are a tasteful natural color.

We are thoroughly committed to the processing that affects the finish of the towel, which is called scouring, and bring out the goodness of natural materials without using chemicals.

Naturally derived antibacterial towel "Persimmon astringent dyeing Japan no Aya"

Color: Red bean color, madder color, Kariyasu color, Fukagawa rat, blue dull, Edo purple All 6 colors

Size: BT, FT, GT, Handkerchief

Sterilization: 99.9%

Tannins, a type of polyphenol contained in persimmon shibu, have excellent bactericidal power, and in order to achieve even higher antibacterial properties, antibacterial agents using nanotechnology are added.

As a result of the antibacterial test, the antibacterial activity value was 5.9 ~ 6.1, and even after 30 washes, it was an astonishing value of 4.5 ~ 6.1.

In the deodorant test, the reduction rate of ammonia, acetic acid, and isovaleric acid (the three major sweat odors) was 97~99%, and we were able to produce a towel with amazing antibacterial and deodorizing effects.

Even if you dry it in the room, it does not smell bad and can be used comfortably. Japan's color dyeing is a two-step process. First, we used a reactive dye to dye it into six colors, which are the base of Japan's colors, and persimmon astringent brown colors were added to all the colors, making it possible to express calm colors.