If you're wanting to try a unique Japanese product in your home, give the Nawrap Binchotan Tea Towels a try. These tea towels have been infused with binchotan (Japanese oak) charcoal, which is naturally anti-odor. This means your tea towel, which is constantly damp, will last longer and smell better. The tea towels have 4 layers of material for extra absorbency and durability. During production, a temporary starch coating is applied to prevent the multiple layers of material from shifting. Because of this, the tea towels are initially a bit stiff/crispy, but as you continue to use them, they will get very soft. To speed up the softening process, soak in boiling water a few times. The tea towels are washing machine safe, but the color will slightly fade and the tea towel will shrink by about 10 to 15% after the first wash. Please do not use it with bleach, or place it in the dryer. Made up of 65% rayon and 35% cotton. Please note, one tea towel is included - one side is charcoal gray and the other side is colored coral. Family Business & History Nawrap began in 1930 as a mosquito net manufacturing company. Since then, the brand evolved into a line of beautiful home textiles. Nawrap is a fourth-generation family business located in Nara, Japan. Naturally Anti-Odor Binchotan charcoal is prized for its natural purification properties. It has been used in Japan for centuries to naturally purify water and air. The charcoal works to naturally absorb odors that typically accumulates in the fabric. The charcoal remains permanently infused in the fibers, so you don't have to worry about it washing out. Traditional Japanese Weaving Each Nawrap product is made in Nara, Japan with a traditional Japanese weaving technique. The fabric is incredibly strong, absorbent and quick-drying. It also gets very soft with use! R.I.B. Dishcloth R.I.B. Tea Towel Binchotan Bath Mat Binchotan Body Wash Towel Organic Cotton Face Towel R.I.B. Tea Towel Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 4.2 out of 5 stars 143 4.6 out of 5 stars 4 4.2 out of 5 stars 12 4.0 out of 5 stars 45 3.9 out of 5 stars 17 4.1 out of 5 stars 19 Price $9.95$9.95 $11.50$11.50 $27.50$27.50 $15.50$15.50 $11.25$11.25 $11.95$11.95 Color Aqua X Charcoal Moss Green X Charcoal Natural Binchotan Natural Binchotan Ivory Coral X Charcoal Size 13.5 x 13.5" 13.5 x 27" 18 x 24" 12 x 34" 14 x 14" 13.5 x 27" Ply 6 4 10 4 4 4 Charcoal-Infused ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X ✓