This is a single, handmade Etchu fundoshi (loincloth) made with high-quality white bleached cotton "Gekko" from Sakai, Osaka. This is a shorter-front-panel Etchu fundoshi, made with the care of Old Man Wada. ● Tate-mitsu (vertical fabric): 96cm long, 30cm wide, fully reinforced with folded edges ● Yoko-mitsu (horizontal fabric/string): 138cm long, 2cm wide ● Reinforced with reinforcing thread at the intersection of the Tate-mitsu and Yoko-mitsu ● Size after washing Tate-mitsu: 94cm long, 30cm wide Yoko-mitsu (string): 136cm long, 2cm wide ● The front panel is cut shorter to suit Western clothing. Long front panels are suitable for kimonos, but with Western clothing, a long front panel can get tangled in the crotch, and in the case of shorts, there is a risk of it sticking out. Nowadays, a shorter front panel is more practical, and the author finds it more stylish. ● The Yoko-mitsu (string) is nearly 140cm long, allowing it to be worn by those with a larger build. The 34cm wide bleached cloth is divided into four equal parts and folded four times to make the string, resulting in a sturdy string. As shown in the photo, it will not loosen if tightened so that it passes about 10cm below the navel, over the top of the hip bone. 【Reference】The Etchu fundoshi that Old Man Wada has loved for over half a century was invented in the Edo period. It was welcomed by Japanese men because it was the perfect underwear for Japan's hot and humid climate, and it has survived for hundreds of years without disappearing. The ones made of bleached cotton are still popular today, as they are breathable and absorbent, and are a clean and simple traditional health underwear. It is also recommended for those who are concerned about the tightness of elastic bands or rashes caused by synthetic fibers in pants or briefs. The Etchu fundoshi, with its Japanese spirit, is also a good gift for birthdays, Father's Day, Respect for the Aged Day, sixtieth birthdays, etc., and is also appreciated by people overseas who are troubled by the heat and humidity, as it is cool and healthy. Old Man Wada, who is 72 years old, has named this item "Longevity" and sews each one with care, wishing for the good health and happiness of the purchaser, as it is the same as the Etchu fundoshi he currently uses.