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Ikeuchi Towels

towels.jpgJapan to China, "If we can't be bigger, we'll be better (for the earth)."> Ikeuchi towels are reported as being remarkably lovely, soft and expensive. Ikeuchi are made of organic cotton with loops of bamboo fiber or pure organic cotton. The Times profiled them last year: "In bamboo ($8 for washcloth, $45 for bath towel, $100 for a bath sheet) or organic cotton ($10 for a washcloth, $50 for a bath towel)."

But the big story (from www.quote.com)is that Ikeuchi towels have a fanatic following in Japan, where their factory is run entirely on wind power and their wastewater "is treated with bacteria over a complex cleansing process lasting three days before being dumped back into the sea." They are one of the only textile companies in Japan with ISO environmental certification. Available from (212)714-3588 or bessho@ikeuchitowel.com.

 
 

KEIJI IKEUCHI, PRESIDENT, IKEUCHI TOWEL CO.(THROUGH TRANSLATOR): There`s no longer any value in making the same products as China does. We have to focus on whatever China can`t do. My answer was environment-friendly textiles.

CRAFT: Unusual for this country, the factory runs entirely on wind power. And effluent generated from dyes is treated with bacteria over a complex cleansing process lasting three days before being dumped back into the sea. One of the few textile companies here with ISO environmental certification, the label prides itself on being as transparent about its operating procedures as its clear wastewater. Despite a hefty price tag, Ikeuchi`s so-called green towels have garnered buyers in the U.S. and a fanatic following in Japan.!

http://www.ikeuchitowel.com/english/product.htm

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Dear Sir or Madam ,



A professional supplier of towels,printed towels, household textiles, bathing products and sports accessories, our company was established in the late 1980s. Located in Zhoukou , Henan Province, China .



Marketing both our own products and those of our sister factories, towels available in terry, dobby-hem, jacquard, dobby-jacquard, checked, solid color, velvet-cut, printed etc specifications constitute our main series. These products are selling very well overseas, with major markets including the USA, Canada and Japan.



Meanwhile, we also have various toweling slippers, bathrobes and laundry bags under production in our footwear mill. Originally concentrating on outputting items for use in hotels, this factory now also offers such products as wooden clothes hangers, kitchen sets and baby clothes. Furthermore, we are also sourcing various other sports and bathing accessories from our other facility. At the moment, their range includes headbands, wristbands, socks, golf towels, bath wraps, bath belts, wash mitts, and all types of terry and knit toweling items.



Having been commended as the holder of a "Famous Brand" by the local municipal government, we are working hard to constantly introduce new product series to the market. Able to meet all buyers' customized orders, we have already filled ODM requirements for such famous companies as Nike, Adidas, Converse, Asics, Puma and Disney.



Aiming to sustain our growth in the future, we are strictly operating in accordance with the principle of "Good quality, Further development, Perfect service". Welcoming all interested companies' inquiries, we look forward to having the opportunity of cooperating with friends at home and abroad.



Welcome to you !



kelly Zhang



Branch office in shenzhen

Longdu Towel Factory

Tel:86-755-88363639

Fax:86-755-21077861

Address:Fuxinyuan Building Futian District Shenzhen China



Website:www.longdutowel.com

posted by kelly on 2006-06-07 11:44:33