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    IHG-066 - Black/Orange Large Imabari Towel

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      DrPat
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      How do you get these things to stop shedding?  There was a bit of shedding out of the box and now even more after a wash.

      Also, the sticker on the towel recommended to wash it at 40deg on the delicate cycle.  Will washing them more aggressively somehow damage them?

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      • GilesG
        Giles
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        @DrPat I asked the question when I was in Japan, they were sort of mystified.  After me explaining a number of times, they suggested just wash more, the lint will stop shedding at some point.  They think a hotter wash would be OK.

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          Giles
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          Restocked…..

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            DrPat
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            @Giles:

            @DrPat I asked the question when I was in Japan, they were sort of mystified.  After me explaining a number of times, they suggested just wash more, the lint will stop shedding at some point.  They think a hotter wash would be OK.

            Thanks for looking into this.

            I washed the towel 5 times.  There is still some shedding but the amount has significantly decreased.  Hopefully it will be gone after a few more washed.

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            • ColeC
              Cole
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              Action shot. First time outside.

              Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk

              WTB:
              IHJ-96-OLV Size L
              IHE-13

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                Gerrard84
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                I'm currently in the market for some high quality towels and this one has certainly piqued my interest, what is the weight of the cotton used?

                Any feedback yet on how these are holding up?

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                • neph93N
                  neph93
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                  @Gerrard84:

                  Any feedback yet on how these are holding up?

                  No idea about the weight of the cotton but they are fat, heavy and soft without being too fluffy. They fold beautifully.

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

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                  • GilesG
                    Giles
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                    They are not particularly heavy, that is not how the Japanese measure the quality of a towel.

                    See here:

                    http://www.imabaritowel.jp/en/#imabari

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    • neph93N
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                      They're heavy compared to the tat available to me here. One thing they certainly are is super absorbent and surprisingly quick to dry. Good link btw, thank you.

                      “Some of those that work forces
                      Are the same that burn crosses”

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                        @Giles:

                        They are not particularly heavy

                        I currently have one small and one medium size imabari towel which are both light weight (but super absorbent) when compared to the usual heavy hotel towels, I think I have a good idea of what you mean, thanks.

                        Going a little off topic and more of a wish list: I would love to see some IH shorts, t-shirts, hoodies et al.  made from this material!

                        @neph93:

                        One thing they certainly are is super absorbent and surprisingly quick to dry.

                        This is the quality I like with the imabari towels I have, it's good to know it's replicated in the larger size towel, thanks.

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                        • AdamCA
                          AdamC
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                          RESTOCK

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                          • hairydanglerH
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                            In the wild with my favorite towel.

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                            • hairydanglerH
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                              The IH motorcycle logo is a favorite.

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                              • KarolK
                                Karol
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                                How about bringing those back? Or even with less hassle adding it to the offer as they are, without IH branding (like you do with woolfman, papanui, chup socks, ...)
                                I wonder ... a towel with a price tag of IH 21oz jeans 😃
                                I would go for that one - https://imabari-towel.jp/shop/g/g8525/

                                Favorite:
                                IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                                IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                                IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                                IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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                                • AlexA
                                  Alex
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                                  I asked to rerun these, once I get an answer I’ll update here

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                                  • KarolK
                                    Karol
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                                    @Alex 💪

                                    Favorite:
                                    IH-888S-21 | IH-888-XHSib | IH-805 | IH-729-PUR | IH-555-XHS | IH-555S-25MB
                                    IHSH-339-SAX | IHSH-341-BLK | IHSH-293-OD | IHSH-362-BLK | IHSH-409-IB | IHSH-336-OD | IHSB-BIGBUCK-BLK
                                    IHV-44-BLK | IHV-02-BLK
                                    IHJ-75-BLK | IHJ-79-BLK | IHM-37-ODG

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