Sasasa ｜ Japanese bleached roll Cut

This is a Japanese-bleached roll Cut (with perforations) of Sasasa, a Japanese-bleached brand of Takeda Bleaching Factory, which was founded in 1911 (Meiji 44). This is a roll-type Japanese bleached cloth with perforations that makes it easy to cut. With the concept of "quickly usable in everyday life," in this day and age when the bleaching industry is in a steep decline, It was developed with the aim of preserving traditional techniques for future generations and revitalizing the industry.
Good Design Award winner
"Sasasa Washi Roll" won the Good Design Award "Good Design Best 100" in 2020. The project was praised for its masterful rebirth of Japanese bleached fabric, an indispensable item for housework in Japan in the past, into a tool suited to modern life by adding a minimal amount of design.

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[It has perforations so it can be easily torn off by hand. Perforations are spaced approx. 350mm apart.]

Living with exposure

Since ancient times, bleached cloth has been used for a long time as an indispensable necessity in daily life, such as hand towels, nightwear, and cloth diapers. The Sasasa Washed Cloth Roll is a household item that is more suited to modern lifestyles, and is extremely useful for daily housework, taking advantage of the breathability and absorbency that are characteristic of washed cloth. It can also be washed and reused, which is nice. It looks like it will help you get your housework done quickly.

High-quality bleached

The fabric used for Japanese bleached rolls is made from Oka fabric. Oka fabric has a fine weave, is pleasant to the touch, has a soft texture, and has a smooth, high-quality finish. In addition, at the Takeda Sarashi Factory, the sarashi made in Izumi is called "Izumi Sarashi", We also take the environment into consideration when producing bleached fabric, for example by incorporating processing methods unique to Takeda Bleaching Factory.
[A dedicated stand (left) and dedicated holder (right) are sold separately to make using Japanese bleached rolls more comfortable]

"Sasasa" is a Japanese bleached fabric brand from Takeda Bleaching Factory, which was founded in 1911. At Takeda Bleaching Factory, bleached fabric made in Izumi is called "Izumi Japanese bleached fabric" and is used for a variety of purposes. In pursuit of further possibilities for bleached fabric, the factory is developing new technologies to suit the times. It is also developing new ways to use it as a functional fabric.
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This Japanese bleached cloth comes in a roll with perforations that make it easy to tear off. It has a pleasant feel, a soft texture, and a smooth, high-quality finish. It can be washed and reused.

[Product name] Japanese bleached roll Cut
[Size (approx.)] Width 360mm x Total length 7m x Diameter 62mm
[Material] Bleached: 100% cotton Oka fabric
[Weight (approx.)] Japanese bleached roll: 350g
[Country of Origin] Japan
[Notes] Bleached paper with perforations spaced approximately 350 mm apart

● Before you purchase
・Please use the size and weight information as a guide only.
-Due to the nature of bleached fabric, there may be frayed threads at the cut areas.
Please be aware of the above before making your purchase.