Nitta Towel
Senshu towels made with “Muko Towel®,” a no-sizing process designed to be more environmentally considerate.
Nitta Towel Co., Ltd. is a towel manufacturer based in Izumisano, Osaka, Japan. The company developed “Muko Towel®,” a no-sizing towel made without sizing agents or smoothing materials such as wax, which are commonly used in towel weaving. By removing these materials from the process, Nitta Towel explains that it can reduce the impact of wastewater in the finishing stage and also cut the use of electricity and thermal energy by skipping related steps, contributing to CO2 reduction. The brand emphasizes the natural absorbency and texture of cotton.
PROFILE About the Company / Workshop
Nitta Towel Co., Ltd. is a towel manufacturer and seller based in Izumisano, Osaka. Its company profile is published online, including its founding year (1950), representative director (Teruhiko Nitta), address, phone/fax numbers, and email contact.
A key feature of the brand is “Muko Towel®,” described as towels made without sizing agents and smoothing materials commonly used in towel weaving. Nitta Towel explains that this can reduce the impact of wastewater in the final washing stage and also reduce energy consumption by eliminating certain steps, contributing to CO2 reduction.
By avoiding such materials, the company positions its towels as products that highlight cotton’s natural absorbency and texture, aiming for both environmental consideration and daily comfort.
On the official product page, Nitta Towel presents its concept and specific series such as “Muko Towel® - Daily,” with published sizes and material information, and describes usability for everyday life.
The brand also operates an official online shop, providing a direct purchase channel alongside the corporate website where its manufacturing philosophy and product information are shared.
“Muko Towel®”: towels woven without sizing agents or smoothing materials
Nitta Towel introduces “Muko Towel®” as towels woven without sizing agents and smoothing materials (such as wax) that are commonly used in weaving. This approach is presented as a way to preserve cotton’s inherent absorbency and natural feel from the start.
Less wastewater impact and reduced energy use in manufacturing
The company explains that avoiding sizing agents helps reduce the potential wastewater burden in the finishing stage, and skipping related steps can significantly cut electricity and thermal energy use, contributing to CO2 reduction.
Product lineup including “Muko Towel® - Daily”
On its product page, Nitta Towel introduces “Muko Towel® - Daily,” including published specs such as face towels (34 × 90 cm), bath towels (60 × 130 cm), 100% cotton, and a 10-color lineup.