Women's Modern Graige Fluffy Soft Yukata Obi Heko Obi

This is a fluffy soft obi for yukata and casual kimono. It is easy to tie into a various obi knot shapes.

Color - Graige
Made - Polyester 100%
Length - 395 x 43cm (155" x 17")
Product # - 10253378257089

*** 2nd image (White Heko obi) is NOT included.
It is used as a styling sample.

SKU: 10253378257089

Yukata, Jinbei, Samue size chart for men, women, and kids.

* Below is information about NEW kimono sizing.

Men's USED/VINTAGE Kimono Size >>>>> Check (bottom of the page)

Women's USED/VINTAGE Kimono Size >>>>> Check (bottom of the page)

Women's Yukata Size (One-piece Summer Kimono)

* Below is the standard sizing chart

• Yuki length is from the center of the back of your neck to your wrist through the shoulder with the arms extended at an angle of 45 degrees.
• 150-160cm=4'11" - 5'3", 155cm-170cm=5'1"-5'7", 165-175cm=5'5"-5'9", 155-170cm=5'1"-5'7"
• 90cm=35", 100cm=39", 110cm=44", 130cm=51"

Men's Samue Size (2-piece Long sleeve Kimono)

* Below is the standard sizing chart

• 155-165cm=5'1"-5'5", 165-175cm=5'5"-5'9", 175-185cm=5'9"-6'1", 180-190cm=5'10"-6'3"
• 68-76cm=26-33", 76-84cm=30-33", 84-94cm=33-37", 94-104cm=37-41", 98-108cm=38-43", 104-114cm=41"-45"

Kids' Jinbei Size (2-piece Summer Kimono)

* Below is the standard sizing chart

• 70cm=28", 80cm=32", 90cm=36", 100cm=39", 110cm=43", 120cm=47", 130cm=51", 140cm=55", 150cm=59"
• 38cm=15", 41cm=16", 46cm=18", 49cm=19", 52cm=20", 55cm=21", 59cm=23", 62cm=24", 66cm=26"

Girl's Yukata Size (1-piece Summer Kimono)

* Below is the standard sizing chart

• Girl's Yukata shoulder is adjusted and stitched. The sleeve length listed above is without the raised shoulders.
• Yuki length is from the center of the back of your neck to your wrist though the shoulder with the arm extended at an angle of 45 degrees.
• 90cm=36", 100cm=39", 110cm=43", 120cm=47", 130cm=51", 140cm=55"

How to take care your Kimono

Yukata

• Most of the Yukata are made with cotton. Some are linen or polyester.
• When the garment is still new, the color might bleed due to rubbing or sweating.
• Because of the garment starch, some jinbei may have a stiff texture however, in general, this would go away as you wash the garment. We would recommend to wash teh garment before the first wear.
• Do not wash with other clothes when you wash your yukata for the first time.
• Hand wash and flat dry is generally recommended. However,  if your yukata is cotton or polyester, washing machine and tumble dry should be ok as well.
• If your garment is linen, we would recommend hand wash and flat fry.
• Dry cleaning and Iron heat are ok.

Jinbei / Samue

• Most of Jinbei and Samue are made with cotton. Some are mixed with linen and polyester.
• When the garment is still new, the color might bleed due to rubbing or sweating.
• Because of the garment starch, some jinbei may have a stiff texture however, in general, this would go away as you wash the garment. We would recommend to wash teh garment before the first wear.
• Do not wash with other clothes when you wash your jinbei / samue for the first time.
• Hand wash and flat dry is generally recommended. However,  if your yukata is cotton or polyester, washing machine and tumble dry should be ok as well.
• If your garment is linen, we would recommend hand wash and flat fry.
• Dry cleaning and Iron heat are ok.

USED / VINTAGE KIMONO

Silk

• If you have a professional kimono cleaner, please take the garment to a professional cleaning company. 
• If a professional cleaning service is not available, Dry cleaning is recommended. (Quality of the cleaning and the outcome depends on the professionals) 
• Never wash the silk kimono by yourself. Silk fabric may shrink when immersed in the water. 
• Try to keep the garment in a dry area with no direct sunlight to avoid any fabric damage and discoloration. 
• Please hand your garment and air dry at least once a year to preserve the fabric quality.
  

Mix Fiber

• Some mixed fiber kimono may contain silk. To be safe, we would recommend following the silk kimono care instruction.

Wool

• In general, professional cleaning is recommended (such as dry cleaning) however,  if the garment is 100% wool, you can hand wash the garment at home as well.
• Dry flat
• Never leave the Kimono wet for a long time
• Please hand your garment and air dry at least once a year to preserve the fabric quality.

Linen

• In general, professional cleaning is recommended however, you can hand wash the garment at home as well.
• Dry flat
• Never leave the Kimono wet for a long time
• Please hand your garment and air dry at least once a year to preserve the fabric quality.

Cotton

• If the kimono is cotton 100%, it is totally washable at home.
• In general, hand wash and flat dry is recommended however, you can use the washing machine and the dryer.

Polyester / Synthetic fiber

• If the kimono is 100% synthetic fiber such as polyester, it is totally washable at home.
• Flat dry recommended

NOTE:

• If the kimono has embroidery, professional care will be needed! Embroidery threads could shrink upon washing with water.
  

• For all types of kimono, hand them in the dry place (under the shade) at least once or twice a year. This will reduce the moist level from the garment and prevent it from damages and discoloration.