Kumazasa Washi Paper & Cotton Exfoliating Towel for the Face
£5.50

A facial cleansing towel, made in Japan, with a looped pile woven from a unique yarn composed entirely of washi paper with a base fabric of cotton. Soak in hot water without soap and lightly wring out before rubbing on the face with a gentle touch, removing excess oil and gently exfoliating leaving you feeling refreshed and clean. Sasawashi yarns are made from twisted strips of paper, the composition of which is part washi, and part kumazasa. The wider the strip the thicker the yarn, and once they have been spun they can be woven or knitted into products with with all the benefits of this new fabric — including high water and oil absorbency, natural antibacterial and deodorant power from the added Kumazasa, and a washing durability on par with cotton. The base fabric is made from 100% cotton, while the pile is woven from 100% Sasawashi paper. Machine washable, though a net is recommended. Measures 19cm by 22cm.