Made in Japan
ZEN Charcoal Gauze & Pile Towel
€55,00
€69,00
Double-face construction — gauze on one side, pile on the other. Lighter than the Kishu Binchotan, faster to dry, with the same charcoal fiber technology.
Size
60x100cm
70x140cm
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The lighter charcoal towel
The ZEN Charcoal uses the same charcoal fiber technology as the Kishu Binchotan — fine charcoal powder kneaded into the yarn before weaving — but in a different construction. One face is gauze, one face is pile. The gauze side dries faster and feels lighter against the skin. The pile side absorbs. The overall weight is lower than a standard terry towel, which means it dries between uses rather than staying damp. The better choice for humid bathrooms or anyone who prefers a lighter towel
Charcoal
Charcoal fiber — how it works
Two of the three towels in this range contain charcoal fiber. Fine charcoal powder is kneaded directly into the cotton and rayon yarn before weaving — not applied as a coating or surface treatment. The charcoal becomes part of the fiber itself.
Charcoal has a highly porous surface structure. These microscopic pores physically trap odor molecules — absorbing them rather than masking them. When the towel is washed and dried, the absorbed molecules are released and the effect resets. It works through repeated use, for the life of the towel.
The charcoal content naturally turns the yarn grey or black. The coloring is the material expressing itself — not a dye. It will not fade with washing.
Construction
Gauze and pile — why it works
Most bath towels are a single construction: terry pile on both sides, built for bulk. Uchino's approach is different. Their towels use Zero Twist yarn — a patented construction where the fiber is not twisted before weaving. This creates longer, softer loops that absorb moisture on contact and resist the flattening that happens with standard twisted yarn over time.
The gauze and pile double-face construction takes this further. Gauze on one face, pile on the other. The gauze side is lightweight and fast-drying. The pile side is soft and absorbent. Together they produce a towel that is significantly lighter than European terry, dries between uses, and does not need to be heavy to perform.
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