Ridge Mountain Gear Waffle Towel
Material: 60% cotton, 40% linen
Size: about 35cm x 75cm
Weight: about 73g
Country of Origin: Japan
Producer: Kobo Oriza, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture
Introduction
A face towel made of 60% cotton and 40% linen. Many towels are made of 100% cotton, but the addition of linen makes them more durable and quick-drying. If you increase the blending ratio of linen, the durability and quick-drying properties will be improved, but the water absorbency will be impaired, the texture will be crisper and harder, and the "stickiness" will increase when absorbing water. Considering the balance of water absorption, durability, and quick drying, Yusuke Kurosawa settled on a blend of 60% cotton and 40% linen.
The waffle weave, which is also the product name, has excellent water absorption, does not easily lose threads, and dries easily. Not only can it be used for hiking, but it can also be used in hot springs, public baths, and saunas after descending the mountain. Please use it not only for everyday use, but also for traveling. At the beginning of use, there is a crisp feeling peculiar to hemp, but the more you use it, the more supple it becomes. Please enjoy the secular change.
The package of "Waffle Towel" uses high-density polyethylene as the material and is thick enough to withstand a certain amount of use. The opening of the bag is also zipped, so you can use it as an accessory case separately.
Story
Yusuke Kurosawa used to use synthetic microfiber towels for hiking. Microfiber towels are highly absorbent and quick-drying, and are lightweight, so they are very useful when you want to lighten your luggage. However, after using it a few times, he felt itchy.
Microfiber is made up of very fine fibers. This means that each fiber is thin and sharp. Therefore, it is not recommended for babies' delicate skin. Some adults have sensitive skin. While Yusuke Kurosawa was thinking about what kind of towel he would want to use, he decided to make such a towel with natural fiber. It should be as light, durable, and absorbent as possible, and above all, you will want to use it every day.
Collaborator
Imabari is synonymous with towels. Yusuke Kurosawa contacted several towel manufacturers in Imabari and asked about their production requirements, but all of them far exceeded the number of lots that a small manufacturer like RIDGE could ask for. Finally he found Kobo Oriza, who was able to make towels with RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR this time.
Kobo Oriza is located in a small village surrounded by rice fields on the banks of the Soja River in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. In this land rich in nature, while inheriting the history of Imabari cotton textiles, in order to enable new ideas for weaving and shapes, Kobo Oriza and RIDGE have modified a 100-year-old shuttle loom to create textiles that are close to our lives.
In the era of mass production and mass consumption, Kobo Oriza seems to be going backwards to the source. The reason it feels a little nostalgic may be because it uses old-fashioned machines and a lot of manual labor. Fabrics born from slow looms that produce a texture close to hand-woven are finished with fine handwork.
It is washed gently according to the material and weave, and dried naturally in the shade so as not to burden the fibers. With such a rare and unique loom, the towel is woven gently, slowly and slowly without stressing the thread, resulting in a very soft texture.
Attention
This product is a waffle weave, so please avoid tumble drying as it may shrink or deform. All hemp-blend towels are characterized by more fluff shedding compared to cotton products. Thank you for your understanding.
*photo credit: Ridge Mountain Gear official website(https://www.ridge-mountaingear.com/)
*Product information translated and written by morimori
Material: 60% cotton, 40% linen
Size: about 35cm x 75cm
Weight: about 73g
Country of Origin: Japan
Producer: Kobo Oriza, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture
Introduction
A face towel made of 60% cotton and 40% linen. Many towels are made of 100% cotton, but the addition of linen makes them more durable and quick-drying. If you increase the blending ratio of linen, the durability and quick-drying properties will be improved, but the water absorbency will be impaired, the texture will be crisper and harder, and the "stickiness" will increase when absorbing water. Considering the balance of water absorption, durability, and quick drying, Yusuke Kurosawa settled on a blend of 60% cotton and 40% linen.
The waffle weave, which is also the product name, has excellent water absorption, does not easily lose threads, and dries easily. Not only can it be used for hiking, but it can also be used in hot springs, public baths, and saunas after descending the mountain. Please use it not only for everyday use, but also for traveling. At the beginning of use, there is a crisp feeling peculiar to hemp, but the more you use it, the more supple it becomes. Please enjoy the secular change.
The package of "Waffle Towel" uses high-density polyethylene as the material and is thick enough to withstand a certain amount of use. The opening of the bag is also zipped, so you can use it as an accessory case separately.
Story
Yusuke Kurosawa used to use synthetic microfiber towels for hiking. Microfiber towels are highly absorbent and quick-drying, and are lightweight, so they are very useful when you want to lighten your luggage. However, after using it a few times, he felt itchy.
Microfiber is made up of very fine fibers. This means that each fiber is thin and sharp. Therefore, it is not recommended for babies' delicate skin. Some adults have sensitive skin. While Yusuke Kurosawa was thinking about what kind of towel he would want to use, he decided to make such a towel with natural fiber. It should be as light, durable, and absorbent as possible, and above all, you will want to use it every day.
Collaborator
Imabari is synonymous with towels. Yusuke Kurosawa contacted several towel manufacturers in Imabari and asked about their production requirements, but all of them far exceeded the number of lots that a small manufacturer like RIDGE could ask for. Finally he found Kobo Oriza, who was able to make towels with RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR this time.
Kobo Oriza is located in a small village surrounded by rice fields on the banks of the Soja River in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. In this land rich in nature, while inheriting the history of Imabari cotton textiles, in order to enable new ideas for weaving and shapes, Kobo Oriza and RIDGE have modified a 100-year-old shuttle loom to create textiles that are close to our lives.
In the era of mass production and mass consumption, Kobo Oriza seems to be going backwards to the source. The reason it feels a little nostalgic may be because it uses old-fashioned machines and a lot of manual labor. Fabrics born from slow looms that produce a texture close to hand-woven are finished with fine handwork.
It is washed gently according to the material and weave, and dried naturally in the shade so as not to burden the fibers. With such a rare and unique loom, the towel is woven gently, slowly and slowly without stressing the thread, resulting in a very soft texture.
Attention
This product is a waffle weave, so please avoid tumble drying as it may shrink or deform. All hemp-blend towels are characterized by more fluff shedding compared to cotton products. Thank you for your understanding.
*photo credit: Ridge Mountain Gear official website(https://www.ridge-mountaingear.com/)
*Product information translated and written by morimori
Material: 60% cotton, 40% linen
Size: about 35cm x 75cm
Weight: about 73g
Country of Origin: Japan
Producer: Kobo Oriza, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture
Introduction
A face towel made of 60% cotton and 40% linen. Many towels are made of 100% cotton, but the addition of linen makes them more durable and quick-drying. If you increase the blending ratio of linen, the durability and quick-drying properties will be improved, but the water absorbency will be impaired, the texture will be crisper and harder, and the "stickiness" will increase when absorbing water. Considering the balance of water absorption, durability, and quick drying, Yusuke Kurosawa settled on a blend of 60% cotton and 40% linen.
The waffle weave, which is also the product name, has excellent water absorption, does not easily lose threads, and dries easily. Not only can it be used for hiking, but it can also be used in hot springs, public baths, and saunas after descending the mountain. Please use it not only for everyday use, but also for traveling. At the beginning of use, there is a crisp feeling peculiar to hemp, but the more you use it, the more supple it becomes. Please enjoy the secular change.
The package of "Waffle Towel" uses high-density polyethylene as the material and is thick enough to withstand a certain amount of use. The opening of the bag is also zipped, so you can use it as an accessory case separately.
Story
Yusuke Kurosawa used to use synthetic microfiber towels for hiking. Microfiber towels are highly absorbent and quick-drying, and are lightweight, so they are very useful when you want to lighten your luggage. However, after using it a few times, he felt itchy.
Microfiber is made up of very fine fibers. This means that each fiber is thin and sharp. Therefore, it is not recommended for babies' delicate skin. Some adults have sensitive skin. While Yusuke Kurosawa was thinking about what kind of towel he would want to use, he decided to make such a towel with natural fiber. It should be as light, durable, and absorbent as possible, and above all, you will want to use it every day.
Collaborator
Imabari is synonymous with towels. Yusuke Kurosawa contacted several towel manufacturers in Imabari and asked about their production requirements, but all of them far exceeded the number of lots that a small manufacturer like RIDGE could ask for. Finally he found Kobo Oriza, who was able to make towels with RIDGE MOUNTAIN GEAR this time.
Kobo Oriza is located in a small village surrounded by rice fields on the banks of the Soja River in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. In this land rich in nature, while inheriting the history of Imabari cotton textiles, in order to enable new ideas for weaving and shapes, Kobo Oriza and RIDGE have modified a 100-year-old shuttle loom to create textiles that are close to our lives.
In the era of mass production and mass consumption, Kobo Oriza seems to be going backwards to the source. The reason it feels a little nostalgic may be because it uses old-fashioned machines and a lot of manual labor. Fabrics born from slow looms that produce a texture close to hand-woven are finished with fine handwork.
It is washed gently according to the material and weave, and dried naturally in the shade so as not to burden the fibers. With such a rare and unique loom, the towel is woven gently, slowly and slowly without stressing the thread, resulting in a very soft texture.
Attention
This product is a waffle weave, so please avoid tumble drying as it may shrink or deform. All hemp-blend towels are characterized by more fluff shedding compared to cotton products. Thank you for your understanding.
*photo credit: Ridge Mountain Gear official website(https://www.ridge-mountaingear.com/)
*Product information translated and written by morimori