Kimono Care

How to take care your Kimono

Most of the Yukata are made with cotton. Some are linen or polyester.
When the garment is still new, the color might bleed due to rubbing or sweating.
Because of the garment starch, some jinbei may have a stiff texture however, in general, this would go away as you wash the garment. We would recommend to wash teh garment before the first wear.
Do not wash with other clothes when you wash your yukata for the first time.
Hand wash and flat dry is generally recommended. However, if your yukata is cotton or polyester, washing machine and tumble dry should be ok as well.
If your garment is linen, we would recommend hand wash and flat fry.
Dry cleaning and Iron heat are ok.

Most of Jinbei and Samue are made with cotton. Some are mixed with linen and polyester.
When the garment is still new, the color might bleed due to rubbing or sweating.
Because of the garment starch, some jinbei may have a stiff texture however, in general, this would go away as you wash the garment. We would recommend to wash teh garment before the first wear.
Do not wash with other clothes when you wash your jinbei / samue for the first time.
Hand wash and flat dry is generally recommended. However, if your yukata is cotton or polyester, washing machine and tumble dry should be ok as well.
If your garment is linen, we would recommend hand wash and flat fry.
Dry cleaning and Iron heat are ok.

Silk

If you have a professional kimono cleaner, please take the garment to a professional cleaning company.
If a professional cleaning service is not available, Dry cleaning is recommended. (Quality of the cleaning and the outcome depends on the professionals)
Never wash the silk kimono by yourself. Silk fabric may shrink when immersed in the water.
Try to keep the garment in a dry area with no direct sunlight to avoid any fabric damage and discoloration.
Please hand your garment and air dry at least once a year to preserve the fabric quality.

Mix Fiber

Some mixed fiber kimono may contain silk. To be safe, we would recommend following the silk kimono care instruction.

Wool

In general, professional cleaning is recommended (such as dry cleaning) however, if the garment is 100% wool, you can hand wash the garment at home as well.
Dry flat
Never leave the Kimono wet for a long time
Please hand your garment and air dry at least once a year to preserve the fabric quality.

Linen

In general, professional cleaning is recommended however, you can hand wash the garment at home as well.
Dry flat
Never leave the Kimono wet for a long time
Please hand your garment and air dry at least once a year to preserve the fabric quality.

Cotton

If the kimono is cotton 100%, it is totally washable at home.
In general, hand wash and flat dry is recommended however, you can use the washing machine and the dryer.

Polyester / Synthetic fiber

If the kimono is 100% synthetic fiber such as polyester, it is totally washable at home.
Flat dry recommended

NOTE:

If the kimono has embroidery, professional care will be needed! Embroidery threads could shrink upon washing with water.

For all types of kimono, hand them in the dry place (under the shade) at least once or twice a year. This will reduce the moist level from the garment and prevent it from damages and discoloration.