【Made in Japan】Yonhaba Tenjiku (Four-Width Tenjiku) - Wazarashi Processed ■Size Width: Approximately 137cm x Length: 2m *Cut sales available. Please consult in the comments.* ■Material 100% Cotton Thread Count: 20/20 Thread Density: 120 threads ■Color White This is Tenjiku cotton (plain weave fabric) that has undergone the [Wazarashi process], which takes time to whiten the fabric thoroughly. Ships on weekdays only. ※ About the [Wazarashi Process] This is a classic fabric that has been around for a long time. It feels more tightly woven than bleached cotton and is slightly thicker, so it has been used for sheets and futon covers. As a plain weave fabric like broadcloth and sheeting, it is thicker than broadcloth and about the same thickness as sheeting. It is widely used for medical gauze, triangular bandages, sunshades, banners, curtains, powder bags, furoshiki (wrapping cloths), table coverings, lining fabric, bibs, white cloth for meetings and events, unveiling ceremonies, white cloth for company receptions and election tables, udon soup stock bags, and Japanese tailoring, etc. If you want to use white fabric for sheets, curtains, covers, etc., this Wazarashi Tenjiku is the best choice. In addition, it is often used as a cloth to be placed on a table. ■Senshu Traditional [Wazarashi Process]■ Originally, cotton contains lipids, impurities, and pigments. This fabric is made by removing them through refining and bleaching. It is cooked in a large pot for about 28 hours (processing time varies depending on the factory, taking 2-4 days), preserving the original texture of the cotton and featuring a soft and warm touch. ■Differences between Wazarashi and Yosara (Western Bleaching)■ ●Yosara (Western Bleaching)● Most cotton products currently in general use are processed in a short time, about 40 to 80 minutes, using an automatic refining machine (using a constantly pressurized pot) with tension, heat, and chlorine-based bleach. The resulting fibers become flattened due to pressure, etc., and are in a state where softeners and chemical substances are added. ●Wazarashi● Cooked in a large pot for about 28 hours (processing time varies depending on the factory, taking 2-4 days), impurities are slowly removed from deep within the fibers. The resulting fibers do not collapse and remain round, maximizing the original texture of the cotton product, maintaining high moisture absorption and heat retention, and are a safe and natural product without any unnecessary softeners or chemical substances added.