ATTENTION

Garment Care

Please dry clean your items. Do not use washing or drying machines.

How to Store Your Items (applies to both OPEPE & KIMONO)

Depending on the storage location, the smell of the storage location may transfer onto your items, so please handle with care and store it in a clean, dry environment. We do disinfect and deodorize our products before shipping, but please note that we cannot accept any returns or cancellations due to a smell. 

The following two points are extremely important in keeping your items clean and beautiful:
-Avoid humidity; and
-Remove humidity and keep dry. 

It is highly recommended to:
-Store your item in a well-ventilated location with enough space, and do not place other items on top of it;
-Store silk products (KIMONO) separately from wool products (OPEPE). This will prevent your item(s) from getting moth eaten;
-Store your item wrapped in the “Tatoushi” paper; and
-Hang your item on a hanger and gently brush off the dust, using a dry towel, from the top to the bottom before storing it away.

About KIMONO

Your dog's kimono is 100% silk made. Unlike cotton or wool, silk is a luxurious material made from continuous, fine fibers. It is known for its supple texture and elegant luster.

1. Silk is an animal fiber obtained from the cocoons of silkworms, and it is the finest and longest natural fiber.

2. The fibers are durable, and the shape does not change much when worn.

3. Excellent drapability - the fabric naturally drapes into beautiful pleats, creating a flowing, wave-like effect.

4. Silk absorbs moisture and releases it quickly, which prevents the fabric from becoming sticky, giving it a smooth feel against the skin.

5. Despite its thinness, silk has high moisture retention properties and generates heat when wet (comes second to wool).

6. Compared to many other fibers, silk has excellent dye absorption properties.

7. Silk is sensitive to UV rays from sunlight and is prone to yellowing and becoming more fragile compared to other fibers (please handle with extra care).

8. While silk is resistant to mold, it is susceptible to damage caused by insects such as moths. Care must be taken when storing your kimono in chest of drawers.

9. Silk is stronger than cotton when exposed to acids but weaker than wool. It is slightly stronger than wool when exposed to alkalis.

10. The surface of the fabric is smooth, and the fibers have a near-triangular cross-section. This gives the fabric a prismatic effect when light hits it, creating a beautiful luster.

For details on the characteristics of wool, refer to below.