What Is Fabric Made with Washi? An Explanation of Washi Fabric and Textiles! What Are Its Features and Types?

I’m Dong from ApparelX Global Strategy Office and Business Division.

When you hear “washi textile,” what kind of textile comes to mind?

How is washi textile made?

What kinds of textiles actually exist?

This time, I’d like to take a closer look at washi textile.

What kind of textile is washi textile?

Washi textile is also called paper cloth (shifu). As the name suggests, it refers to cloth made using washi.

Specifically, it uses paper fibers as the fibers for weaving the cloth. There are many types of fibers used for clothing textiles, and cotton, linen, wool, and synthetic fibers are usually used.

The use of washi fibers is not only suitable for clothing, but I believe it will be revolutionary in that it is also environmentally friendly.

Advantages and disadvantages of washi textile

Washi has the following properties:

• Environmentally friendly
• High UV blocking rate
• High antibacterial properties
• Ultra-lightweight, etc.
• Does not pill
  

It has many features that are great for modern people.

However, washi also has disadvantages.

• Highly flammable
• Weak to water

What kinds of washi textiles are actually available?

SBW4000 Washi/Cotton Gauze

This gauze has a soft texture, using C40/1 for the warp thread and washi for the weft thread. Because washi fibers are longer and more tightly intertwined than cotton, it produces less fuzz, is extremely lightweight, and offers excellent breathability and moisture absorbency.

SBW4020 Cotton/Washi Yoryu (Wrinkle Crepe)

This yoryu has a textured surface, made with C40/1 for the warp thread, strongly twisted voile-like yarn for the weft thread, and washi. Because washi fibers are longer and more tightly intertwined than cotton, it produces less fuzz, is extremely lightweight, and offers excellent breathability and moisture absorbency. It has a refreshing, crisp, dry touch that makes summer comfortable! With its textured surface, it becomes a piece that looks great even with a simple design.

SBW9070 Cotton/Washi Viyella

An excellent natural fiber textile It uses C30/1 for the warp thread and cotton and washi for the weft thread, combining softness with the firm hand of washi. Because washi fibers are longer and more tightly intertwined than cotton, it produces less fuzz, is extremely lightweight, and offers excellent breathability and moisture absorbency. Its understated, elegant drape makes it look great worn on its own.

WS900 C/Washi Murakatsuragi Special Wash Finish

The paper yarn “shosen-ito” that has been produced in Japan since ancient times has little fuzz, excellent moisture absorption and quick-drying properties, is very lightweight, and is characterized by the unique firmness and dry feel of paper. Air tumbler processing gives it a natural finish. The raw material, manila hemp, grows quickly and is also excellent at absorbing carbon dioxide, making it an eco-friendly material that is kind to the earth.

The paper yarn “shosei-ito” that has been produced in Japan since ancient times has little fuzz, excellent moisture absorption and quick-drying properties, is very lightweight, and is characterized by the unique firmness and dry feel of paper. Air tumbler processing gives it a natural finish. The raw material, manila hemp, grows quickly and is also excellent at absorbing carbon dioxide, making it an eco-friendly material that is kind to the earth.

Summary

As for washi textile, I think it can be said to be a textile that can express many different looks depending on the weave and materials used. Why not try incorporating washi textile into your products?

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