Kontex Imabari Towels
Kontex towels, from Japan to Switzerland. Waffle and pile towels, quietly made to last.
Made in Imabari, Ehime, a town devoted to honest, long-lasting Japanese towels. Prices are shown in CHF at checkout, shipped from our studio in Kobe, Japan.
Handkerchief, face, hand and bath sizes, with cotton-linen alongside. Ships to Switzerland · CHF · rates at checkout.
LANA Japanese Imabari Towel by Kontex
Japan
VINTAGE WAFFLE Imabari Towel Kontex
Japan
HEATHER WAFFLE Imabari Towel Kontex
Japan
MOKU Light Japanese Imabari Towel by Kontex
Japan
BRERA Towel Kontex
Japan
VITA Imabari Towel Kontex
Japan
FLAX LINE Towel kontex
Japan
COTTON LINEN WAFFLE Japanese Imabari Towel by Kontex
Japan
KIYORA MOKU Imabari Towel
CLAIRE Towel Kontex
Japan
MOKU LINEN TOWEL KONTEX
DEKO Japanese Imabari Towel by Kontex
Japan
LANA Room Shoes - Premium Cotton Slippers by kontex IMABARI JAPAN
Japan
MOKU ORGANIC Japanese Imabari Organic Cotton Towel by Kontex
Washi Cotton Kitchen Cloth
Japan
MOKU TECH Imabari Towel
GRAPH Botanical-Dyed Japanese Imabari Towel by Kontex
COTTON LINEN CLOTH
FAQ
Yes. We ship Kontex Imabari towels from our studio in Kobe, Japan to Switzerland.
Japanese Towel Guide
How Japanese towels differ from Western terry, and how to choose between the Kontex weaves in this collection.
What is a Japanese towel?
Japanese towels are generally thinner and lighter than the dense terry towels common in Europe and North America. They are woven for absorbency relative to their weight, quick drying, and comfort through humid summers, rather than for maximum plushness. A typical Japanese bath towel weighs less, takes little space on a rail or in luggage, and line-dries within hours. The lightness is not a compromise, it is the point.
What makes Imabari towels different?
Imabari, a coastal city in Ehime prefecture on the island of Shikoku, has been Japan’s principal towel-weaving region for more than a century. Spinning, dyeing, weaving and finishing are concentrated within one small area, and the soft local water suits gentle dyeing. Kontex has woven towels in Imabari since 1934, and every towel in this collection is woven there.
How to choose
- For the bath: LANA, VINTAGE WAFFLE, BRERA
- For hands and face: BRERA, HEATHER WAFFLE
- For travel and the gym: MOKU Light, MOKU LINEN
- For the kitchen: LANA, MOKU LINEN
- For humid climates or small bathrooms: HEATHER WAFFLE, VINTAGE WAFFLE
- As a gift: LANA, BRERA
Compare the towels
| Towel | Material | Weave and feel | Sizes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOKU Light | 100% cotton | Thin, flat weave; packs small and dries fastest of the pile-free weaves | S 28×28 / M 33×100 / L 60×120 cm | Travel, gym, sauna, everyday |
| LANA | 100% cotton | Wool-knit-like weave; light with soft volume and a dry touch | S 36×36 / M 36×85 / L 55×110 / XL 85×145 cm | Hand and bath; XL doubles as a blanket or shawl |
| BRERA | 100% cotton | Large waffle texture; touches less skin, stays comfortable when damp | S 36×36 / M 36×85 / L 60×110 / XL 80×140 cm | Face, hand, bath |
| VINTAGE WAFFLE | 95% cotton, 5% linen | Honeycomb waffle; dry, non-sticky feel, quicker drying than pile | S 30×32 / M 36×83 / L 58×110 / XL 78×145 cm | Face, hand, bath; XL as a light blanket |
| HEATHER WAFFLE | 70% cotton, 30% linen | Waffle weave with linen; crisp and dry, softens with washing | S 38×40 / M 38×85 / L 65×115 / XL 80×140 cm | Face, hand, bath |
| MOKU LINEN | 60% cotton, 40% linen | Light flat weave with a crisp linen texture; quick-drying | M 33×100 / L 70×140 cm | Kitchen, sauna, bath, beach, travel |
Ordering from outside Japan
We ship worldwide from Japan. Prices appear in your local currency where supported, and shipping is calculated at checkout for your destination. Delivery times and any import duties or taxes vary by country, details are on the shipping policy page.