Features of Paulownia wood
Materials
Stain resistance, strong resilience, and slow deterioration
At present, paulownia wood is rarely grown in Japan, and 80% of the wood consumed is imported. It does not mean that paulownia from China is inexpensive. The difference lies in the selection of the place of production and the processing of materials.
Ishimoku has selected a production area in China and established a factory there. Under our own management, we select the best paulownia wood to make materials that can be used for a long time. The process ofremoving the astringent taste and drying the paulownia wood will be effective when you use it later.
Compared to cheaper materials that do not undergo these processes, paulownia wood is resistant to stains, has strong resilience, and does not deteriorate easily even afterlong use. In fact, it enhances the texture of the material.
You'll see the difference in five orten years!
Technology
The real thing is to produce excellent materials with excellent technology.
Ishimoku's technicians, who have been working at a high level since the company's founding, have excellent skills in both traditional craftsmanship and creative techniques, and can beautifully finish even the most difficult-to-see parts of furniture
Design
Simple and gentle finishes that will never get old.
In addition to original designs, we are always looking for new forms in collaboration with designers and architects.
Our designs are fresh but never boring.
We offer simple and sophisticated items. We offer custom-made and made-to-order products to meet the needs of our customers
Trust
Long term relationship with paulownia wood
We provide products that satisfy our customers.
We also provide after-sales support so that our customers can use our products for a long time. Through these interactions, we are able to deepen
ourrelationship of trust with our customers. We also remake old chests of drawers to make furniture that can be handed down from generation to generation.
Paulownia wood is an eco-friendly material
Paulownia is not a tree among natural materials, but is classified as a member of the sesame leaf plant family. The structure of Paulownia differs from the conduit structure and fiber structure of hardwoods and conifers in that it is a single cell structure. This structure of paulownia leads to a variety of properties and effects. It is an eco-friendly material that is very friendly to people and the global environment, and the more you learn about it, the more fascinating and beneficial it becomes to you.
Thermal insulation and moisture retaining effects
It is a very light material with excellent heat insulation properties that can be described as natural Styrofoam. It is also very light. Since it has low heat conduction, it does not take away body heat, making it a material that gives a sense of warmth and relaxation. It also has an excellent heatretaining effect, making it highly energy efficient during heating and cooling seasons, keeping the temperature of the entire room almost constant, providing a comfortable living environment with energy saved. In addition, the high heat insulation effect means that there is no temperature difference between the front and back, and no condensation occurs.
Antibacterial and Insect Prevention Effects
Paulownia wood contains a large amount of tannin, an astringent substance that first turns red or purple when it appears on the surface. When the surface is exposed to the astringent substance, it first turns red or purple, and then settles down to a dark brown color, and this tannin leads to antibacterial and mothproof effects. This tannin has antibacterial and insect proof properties, making it difficult for bacteria to breed or multiply, especially mold. It is also resistant to pests, making it ideal for storage materials. In addition to the characteristics of paulownia wood, paulownia chest of drawers is made using high-precision technology to create an airtight structure that does not allow airto circulate, which makes it difficult forinsects to enter.
The natural material can breathe...humidity control effect
Not only paulownia wood, but most natural materials do breathe. This breathing is a humidity control effect. It absorbs moisture when it is humid and releases it when it is dry. The use of natural materials in the living environment leads to comfortable living. Paulownia wood in particularis a material that breathes only on the surface and does not allow moisture to penetrate into the interior, thus preventing condensation and decay.