JC Uni-tec and the warm towel: Using “oshibori” outside the restaurant

The team behind JC Uni-tec knows that the warmth of a clean and heated towel on the skin before or after dining brings much comfort to the diners. Towel warmers are products that can provide such luxury. Towel warmers also expand the practice of using warm towels outside the confines of Japanese restaurants.

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Using warm towels originated from the Japanese tradition of using “oshibori” or wet towels to clean the hands before meals. Others use the towels on their faces. Over the years, this Japanese practice has evolved and has become famous in other sectors where the practice varies.


Many Western restaurants offer heated wet towels before and after meals to clean the fingers and the mouth.

JC Uni-tec is a distributor of unique culinary equipment useful in preparing Japanese dishes. Among its products are vegetable slicers and sake warmers.

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Warm towels are also used by hotel guests to warm up after a shower or bath. Towel warming machines are best in warming and drying wet towels, preparing them for the next use.


Several airlines give their first-class passengers warm towels immediately after takeoff. For longer flights, attendants also provide wet towels after a meal or just moments prior to landing.


Warm towels are traditionally 100 percent cotton and are simply moistened with water. Some put lemon juice extracts on them for an added fragrance and for cleaning purposes. Others just put cleaning agents on them like alcohol.

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JC Uni-tec also offers consultations services. For more details about the company, visit www.jcuni-tec.com.