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Craft, factory and place.
Kontex has woven towels in Imabari since 1934. The company uses slow looms, soft water and product-specific yarns to balance absorbency, texture and drying speed.
- 1934
Weaving begins in Imabari
Kontex starts making towels in Ehime’s textile region.
- Late 20th c.
Slower looms, softer texture
The company refines product-specific yarns and finishing.
- Today
Still woven in Imabari
Japanese production continues with internationally sourced fibres.
