Here are some tips and essentials to help you fully enjoy your kimono and make it yours forever!

Don't store kimono in air-tight chests and closets for a long time
Make sure that the air in the storage unit is exchanged often. Lack of air circulation and various gasses in the storage unit can be the cause of discoloration on kimono. This is because trapped moisture and gas are absorbed by the fabric and break down the dye. Take the kimono out of storage regularly and air them in a shaded, open location. 

Avoid humidity extremes
Mould will grow where there is a lack of air circulation and a presence of moisture. Once mould builds up on a kimono, it is almost impossible to remove. Sudden humidity changes, especially during the prime heating and cooling months of the year, must also be noted with caution.

Avoid direct sunlight
Dyed fabrics, especially those using a blue dye or including blue (purple green gray) are sensitive to light, but direct sunlight can be detrimental. Avoid direct sunlight and ultra violet rays from florescent lights.

Handle antique kimono with special care
Silk becomes weaker with age and with exposure to ultraviolet rays. Older kimono are more fragile than contemporary kimono and need to be handled with care when worn or displayed. Consideration must be given to the exposure of sunlight and humidity. Most of CHUU's kimono are more than twenty years old. Please handle them with special care.

Cleaning
With the exception of a few cotton or synthetic kimono, most Japanese kimono are made of silk and we do not recommend laundering them unless you know a good dry cleaner. You should note that the contraction between the lining and outer fabric is different, metallic threads, embroidery and other embellishments can easily come off, cotton filling can move independently and old fibers are very delicate. Cleaning and the care of your kimono is your sole responsibility and we do not accept returns of cleaned, laundered or repaired kimono.