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A sheet sewn with copper-coated thread is inserted into the mask pocket to help guard against germs and odors. (Photo courtesy of Satō Sen’i)
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The mask is made with the same soft-knitted silk used for the company’s line of baby clothes and features with an adjustable strap. (Photo courtesy of Kyōto Shiruku Kakō)
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The denim exterior is backed by two sheets of silk fabric and sewn with pleats, taking care that the stitches do not show on the outside. (Photo courtesy of Aoki Hifuku)
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The three-layered mesh fabric consists of inner and outer surfaces and a connecting layer, offering outstanding breathability and cushioning. (Photo courtesy of Hatta Warp Weaving)
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Employees work on the latest batch of masks in the company’s workspace in an abandoned school gym. (Photo courtesy of Marui Orimono)
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