HobonichiPolar Bear Family / Baby Polar Bear (Yasashii Towel)
This Yasashii Towel is printed with a polar bear illustration by Izumi Shiokawa. The illustration was first featured in a polar bear exhibit hosted in 2021 at Hobo Nichoyobi, Hobonichi’s event space.
There are two designs. One is printed with the soft lines of Shiokawa’s drawing of two young polar bear cubs being held by their mother on the side of the towel made with white gauze titled “Polar Bear Family,” and the other with an illustration of innocent polar bear cubs sprawled out, titled “Baby Polar Bear.” The crisp black print brings out the cuteness of the polar bears and gives the design a cool look.
The Yasashii Towel is a longtime popular item at Hobonichi. The front has double gauze, and the back is made from pile fabric. All these layers allow the towel to soak up water well, and no matter how many times you wash and dry the towel, it will stay plump and soft.
This towel will give you that soft and fuzzy feeling that you can imagine from a polar bear.
See here for more details about the Yasashii Towel. (Japanese only)
About Izumi Shiokawa
Illustrator. Born in Nagano. Graduated from the graphic design department of Tama Art University in 2006. Major works include illustrations for advertisements, books, magazines, and products. Occasionally holds exhibitions of personal works. Released the collection of works entitled Izumi Shiokawa: Pen, Pencil, People, Animals, and Plants (Published by Genkosha).
http://www.shiokawaizumi.com/
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- HobonichiPolar Bear Family / Baby Polar Bear (Yasashii Towel)
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Specifications
Size 290mm x 290mm / 11.4" x 11.4" Main material Cotton 100%
Please Read Before You Buy
In order to provide you with the most satisfaction for your product, we've compiled a list of warnings, potential issues, and tips to keep in mind for this particular product. Please be sure to read this information carefully before placing your order.
- The volume will differ to towels that uses pile fabric on both sides
This towel uses pile fabric for one side of the fabric, and a double gauze for the other. It is more thin and light than towels that use pile fabric on both sides.
- The side with the gauze has equally-spaced dents
The pile fabric and the gauze are attatched together with threads. The areas that are binded with the thread looks dented when looked from the side with the gauze.
- When you use the towel for the first time, thin fibers may come off the towel and stick to your face or body
When you start using the towel, thin fibers may stick to your body when you wipe yourself, or drop off into the water inside your washing machine and may look like it's dyed. We recommend you wash it before you use it, and wash it on its own for 2 to 3 times, to avoid the fiber sticking to other clothes.
- It may give off color at the start
Towels with prints may give off color at the beginning. Please avoid washing it with your whites. It may have a faint smell of dye at first, but will fade as you use it.
- The thread used in the pile fabric have a shine and is slippery, so threads may easily protrude
The threads of the pile fabric used are processed so that it's plump and shiny, so the loops are easy to get caught. with little wrinkles. Avoid washing it together with clothes that have buttons or zippers. When the thread protrudes, cut the root of the thread with scissors.
- Do not use chlorine bleach or detergent with fluorescent brightening agents
Do not use chlorine bleach or detergent with fluorescent brightening agents when washing as it will cause the towel to discolor.
- Avoid using fabric softeners
To ensure the towel’s water absorbency, please avoid using fabric softeners.
- The towel will slightly shrink when washed and dried
The shrinking rate will increase when dried in a tumble dryer than when dried in the sunlight. If you are using this towel for the first time, please refer to this page where we explain it in more detail. *Japanese only