“Kosugi SILK MASK” Now Available: Comfortable, Sustainable, Classy Product

Kosugi Fabric Industry, Ltd., based in Sakai city, Fukui Prefecture, is a manufacturer of
Japan’s traditional “kimono” clothing and “obi” sashes, accounting for 90% of the
In April 2020, the company began producing silk-made face masks for use in the battle
against the global spread of the coronavirus epidemic (COVID-19), taking advantage of
its sash fabric technology cultivated so far. The “Kosugi SILK MASK” is a washable,
environment-friendly product that can be used with peace of mind and comfort --
qualities that will make users increasingly attached to it and which cannot be realized
lightness and toughness. It is efficient in moisture absorption and desorption, and hardly
causes any static electricity. Silk is also significantly antibacterial. It has been loved
since ancient times as a luxury clothing fiber for people prone to rough skin and atopic
dermatitis.
fabric laid on each other and a high-density unwoven filter sandwiched in-between. The
company also produces wide, soft rubber ear straps for the mask. The face mask also
has a built-in nose wire enabling it to be attached closely to the nose.
it went on sale at 1,650 yen apiece. The reason is the combination of excellence of silk