The Oboro Towel is the original version of what are commonly called printed towels. In 1908, founder Shozaburo Morita invented and patented a technique that dyes only the weft threads while leaving the pile undyed. The resulting patterns appear "hazy," which is why this method is known as Oboro-zome. Even the gauze-backed towels that are common today originate from this technique. The SOU・SOU × Oboro Towel hand towels are easy to use, compact when washed, well-suited to the Japanese climate, and quick-drying.