Description
This is a hadakake futon crafted using Omi Asa (Omi linen).
Omi Asa is made from a variety of ramie that has been cultivated for centuries along the eastern shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. This area's humid climate makes it an ideal location for growing high-quality ramie. Omi Asa's fibres are renowned for their excellent breathability, moisture absorption, and quick-drying properties, making them an optimal material for bedding.
Product Size: L190 cm x W 140 cm
Product Weight: 1 kg
Outer fabric: Omi Asa (Omi linen)
Lead-time: 2weeks
Features of the Omi Asa hadakake futon:
･Excellent breathability that prevents stuffiness
As the centre of Omi Asa fibres is hollow, they allow air to circulate freely. It quickly releases heat and humidity generated during sleep, preventing the inside of the futon from becoming stuffy and keeping you comfortable until morning.
･Stays dry—even if you perspire
Omi Asa possesses excellent moisture-absorbing qualities. Even if you perspire, the moisture is absorbed and dries rapidly, ensuring it stays dry to the touch and pleasant against your skin.
･Naturally cool
Thanks to Omi Asa's natural thermal conductivity, it feels pleasantly cool on your skin. Even in air-conditioned rooms, it offers a comfortable, gentle coolness for a restful sleep.
･Strong and durable
Omi Asa fibres are remarkably tough and resist losing shape, even after repeated washing. Easy to care for, this hadakake futon stays fresh and clean throughout the sweaty summer months.
MORI SEIMENJO
https://moriseimenjo.com/
The Comfort of Cotton, Loved Across Generations
For years, futons made of highly absorbent cotton have been a favorite bedding in Japan’s humid climate. Not only are they excellent at retaining heat, keeping you warm in winter and remaining breathable in summer, they can be refabricated and maintained for long-term use. Mori Seimenjo, established in 1917, takes meticulous care in ensuring the quality of thei cotton, processing imported raw cotton at their factory to craft products such as futons and zabuton. Their strength lies in their craftsmanship of handmade items, which can be tailored to custom orders, and renowned inns, traditional restaurants, temples, and entertainment venues across Japan are among their regular customers.
Today, most cotton has been modified to produce thin, long fibers suitable for clothing. However, to make thick and resilient futons, cotton with short, thick, and elastic fibers is best. Mori Seimenjo primarily imports high-quality raw cotton with just these characteristics, known as Desi cotton, from India.
In the factory, the process of cotton spinning begins by putting raw cotton into a cotton milling machine that loosens the cotton while removing impurities such as leaves and seed fragments. The next step is carding, where the fibers are aligned and formed into sheets. The cotton sent to the carding machine is processed by needled and bladed rollers, then layered multiple times to create fluffy cotton sheets called tamawata. Since the carding machine model used by Mori Seimenjo is no longer in production, they have carefully maintained the same machine for over 40 years, continuing to deliver high-quality tamawata to retailers nationwide.
Handmade futons and zabuton crafted by artisans are also popular with individual customers. For zabuton, sheets of cotton are layered and inserted into a bag-shaped fabric, with additional cotton placed in the four corners to create sharp edges. The fabric opening is then sewn shut, the center stitched in a cross pattern, and tassels attached to the corners to complete the product. The uniformly filled, fluffy finish is the result of years of experience.
Made solely from plant-based materials, recent years have seen increased demand from vegan customers, particularly in Europe and the United States. As attention to cotton traceability and providence grows, Mori Seimenjo’s efforts to produce safe cotton products, including obtaining the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, have been a significant step towards building trust both domestically and internationally.
