MADE IN JAPAN
All our fabrics come exclusively from traditional fabric productions and are imported directly from Japan. Twice a year our team visits these manufactories to select the fabrics for our products. In this way, we ensure not only strict quality control, but also the traceability of our supply chain.
As SUSUMU AI strives to be fully transparent, a certification mark represents the water consumption of every fabric.
Did you know that each Japanese fabric has its own meaning? You can read more about it below.
QUALITY & CARE
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long lasting / super high quality made in Japan
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washing machine washable (cold or 30C°)
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wrinkle free
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cooling
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smell free
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sweat free
ASANOHA
"Hemp Leaf – Asanoha"
This pattern was named after its resemblance to a hemp leaf. It is connected to the ideas of growth and children's health, since hemp is durable and grows quickly.
MODAN TSUBAKI
This is a beautiful flower often used in traditional Japanese patterns. It means "humility," "discretion," and "the perfect love."
MAME SHIBORI
Mame-shibori is the most common print pattern of Tenugui. Sushi-chef often wears it like a headband in Sushi Bars. Mame means Beans in Japanese and Shibori means Wring. This very popular pea-dots print has a long history.
KIKUYUUZEN
A symbol of longevity, chrysanthemum also has the meaning of free from disease or calamity, warding off evil spirits, and physical and mental stability.
SAKURA
Cherry blossom is the national flower of Japan. Since cherry trees usually blossom in spring, the first season, it is a symbol of "beginning" and "fullness". In flower language, it has the meaning of "completion" and "beauty of the heart".
OUGI
Ougi (Fan) : A shape representing prosperity and good luck.
HANA NO MAI
Pine, bamboo and plum blossom are known as "three friends in cold weather". Pine, bamboo and plum blossom that can withstand freezing cold signify "healthy & longevous", "upright & unyielding" and "honest & clean" respectively.
SEIGAIHA
This design is made of rows of ocean waves forming a fan-shaped pattern.
It symbolizes the desire for continued peaceful living, like the tranquil waves.
SHIBORI
Shibori (しぼり/絞り) (from the verb root "shiboru" – "to wring, squeeze or press") is a Japanese manual resist dyeing technique, which produces a number of different patterns on fabric.
YAGASURI
"Fletching - Yagasuri"
This pattern is based on arrow fletching.
It is used as a lucky charm for weddings and other ceremonies, as it is based on the Japanese saying that, once an arrow is fired, it never returns.
KIKKOU
"Tortoise Shell - Kikkou"
This pattern is made of a bunch of tortoise shell shapes.
Tortoises have long been a symbol of longevity, so this pattern is also a prayer for long life.
SAYAGATA
紗綾形/ Sayagata is a pattern of interlocking manji - ancient Buddhist symbols that have been used across many cultures for thousands of years. The symbol came to Japan around the 1500s, and is known to represent life and strength