This is a set of two red-dyed Echigo Fundoshi made from white sarashi cotton. The author has put a lot of care into the design, making the maedare (front drape) slightly shorter. The red dye does not contain azo dyes (specific aromatic amines), which can produce carcinogenic substances, so you can wear it with peace of mind. 【Note】When you first start using it, please wash it separately by hand for a while. The color will stop bleeding after a few washes, and you will be able to wash it with other clothes. ● Tate-mitsu (vertical part): Length 96cm, Width 30cm, reinforced with a full-circumference fold ● Yoko-mitsu (horizontal part) (string): Length 138cm, Width 2cm ● Reinforced with chikara-ito (reinforcement thread) at the intersection of the Tate-mitsu and Yoko-mitsu ● Size after washing Tate-mitsu: Length 94cm, Width 30cm Yoko-mitsu (string): Length 136cm, Width 2cm ● The maedare is cut shorter to match Western-style clothing. Long maedare goes well with kimonos, but with Western-style clothing, the maedare can get caught in the crotch and may stick out with shorts. A shorter maedare is more practical in modern times, and the author thinks it looks better. ● The Yoko-mitsu (string) is nearly 140cm long, so it can be worn by people with a larger build. It is made by dividing 34cm wide sarashi cloth into four equal parts and folding it in four, making it a sturdy string. As shown in the photo, it will not loosen if you tighten it so that it passes through the lower end of the hip bone, about 10cm below the navel. 【Reference】The Echigo Fundoshi that Grandpa Wada has been using for over half a century was invented in the Edo period. It was the perfect underwear for the humid climate of Japan, and it was welcomed by Japanese men, surviving for hundreds of years without falling out of favor. The sarashi cotton version is still popular today, as it is breathable, absorbent, clean, and a simple traditional health underwear. It is also recommended for those who are concerned about the tightness of rubber bands or rashes caused by synthetic fibers in pants or briefs. The Echigo Fundoshi, with its Japanese spirit, is also a good gift for birthdays, Father's Day, Respect for the Aged Day, and sixtieth birthdays, and is also appreciated by people overseas who are suffering from high humidity, as it is cool and healthy. This time, in response to the requests of fans, we have carefully crafted an Echigo Fundoshi dyed red with the same sarashi cotton material as the white sarashi Echigo Fundoshi that 72-year-old Grandpa Wada currently uses, and named it "Kiai" (spirit) with the hope of the good health and development of the purchasers. This red Fundoshi, which can be called a "shobu-fundoshi" (battle Fundoshi), is especially useful for sixtieth birthday celebrations and for a change of pace, so each one is sewn with care.