IKEHIKO Pine Igusa Overlay Mat

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Outer Material:
Domestic rush
Country of Origin:
Japan
Washing Instructions:
Cannot be washed
Remarks:
To lay the overlay, use special studs (pins) to secure it. Please use the following as a guide for the number of studs to use, depending on the size of the overlay. 3 tatami: 14-18, 4 tatami and a half: 18-24, 6 tatami: 20-26, 8 tatami: 24-32

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You can refresh your tatami room just by laying an overlay. Please use it as a cover to refresh tanned tatami mats and keep new tatami mats from getting dirty.

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The back side can also be used, making it economical. If you notice fading or tanning, you can quickly flip it over and use it again. There is no need to buy a new one, so it is very economical.

When folded neatly, it becomes compact, so you can store it without taking up much space.
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Benefits of sleeping rush:
Clean the air
The inside of a rush has a honeycomb structure similar to a sponge, which has a large surface area. Therefore, when rushes breathe, they absorb nitrogen dioxide and formaldehyde from the air, purifying the air.
Deodorizing ability
It reduces the causative substances (ammonia, acetic acid, isovaleric acid, indole, trimethylamine, nonenal, pyridine, etc.) that cause sweat odor, aging odor, pet odor, cigarette odor, etc. that occur in daily life, and reduces bad odors.
Humidity control effect
Rush has an extremely high humidity regulating ability for a natural material. It has the ability to absorb moisture from the air when it is humid and release moisture when it is dry.
Relax
It is said that ``Tatami is the forest inside the room.'' Rush contains aromatic components of wood and has a healing effect similar to forest bathing. It has been confirmed that children who study in a tatami space can maintain their concentration and improve their grades.

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Difference between domestic rush and Chinese rush
Domestic rushes have more fibers than those produced in China. In other words, it is elastic. Domestic rush, which grows in clean water and rich land, has a thick and durable skin, making it less likely to produce crumbs and being highly durable.

Hiba essence processing
Hiba Essence, extracted from Hiba trees in Aomori Prefecture, is extracted and sprayed using the manufacturer's proprietary technology. A natural substance called hinokitiol contained in Hiba essence has extremely high antibacterial properties.

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Rush is a natural material, so it is easier to cut than chemical materials. If the weaving system breaks in the middle of the machine during weaving, the part you want to cut may pop out, as shown in the photo on the right. This is not a defect, but a phenomenon called "breakage". If you cut the breakage with scissors or nail clippers, you can use it as is.

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Do note that the whitish color is not defective, it is the color of the grass roots. 

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