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A warm, moist towel for your face and hands: In Japan, this ritual is called Oshibori and has been a part of hospitality for centuries. An Oshibori machine brings it to your home or business at the touch of a button. Here's how the technology behind it works.
What the machine does
An Oshibori machine essentially has two tasks. It stores moist towels and keeps them reliably at temperature. Classic devices work like a heated cabinet: you prepare the towels, the machine keeps them warm and ready. As soon as you need one, you take it out.
Modern dispensers go a step further. The warm towel dispensers from CalmConcept by NAIPO use disposable towel rolls made from natural plant fibers. A press of a button is all it takes, and the device dispenses a warm, moist towel. No preparation, no washing, no waiting. The towel is fresh because it is created only at the moment of dispensing.
How it works
Operation follows three simple steps:
- Insert. You fill water and place the towel roll into the device.
- Select temperature. You decide whether the towel should be warm or cold.
- Remove. At the touch of a button, the finished towel comes out. You take it, unfold it, and offer it.
That's all there is to it. The machine takes care of moistening and tempering. You only worry about water and refills. That's exactly the appeal: a ritual that used to require preparation now happens effortlessly.
Warm in winter, cold in summer
A warm towel relaxes. After a long day, before eating, or after a massage, it's just the thing. The warmth signals to the body: It's time to pause.
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In summer, you simply reverse the principle. Ice cubes in the water, and the machine dispenses a cool, refreshing towel. Guests on the terrace, customers after a workout, yourself on hot days: A cold Oshibori refreshes instantly. One device, two seasons, the same ritual.
Add fragrance
An Oshibori doesn't just appeal to the skin. Add a few drops of aromatic oil to the water, and each towel carries a subtle scent. Citrus in the morning, lavender in the evening. This turns a practical towel into a small experience for all senses. The dosage is important: the fragrance should accompany, not dominate. A few drops are enough.
Care and refills
Care is uncomplicated and consists of three simple steps: regularly clean the device, change the water, and insert a new towel roll in good time. How often depends on how intensively you use the device. At home, a different rhythm is sufficient than in a busy restaurant. Follow the instructions of your device, and every towel will remain as fresh as the first.
That this works in everyday life is not just theory. The CalmConcept devices have been tested for over two years in real operation in Hamburg's HafenCity. Day after day, with real guests.
Which size for whom
Oshibori machines come in various sizes. The choice depends on how many towels you need per day.
For home and small studios: A compact dispenser is sufficient. It takes up little space, stands on a dresser, in the bathroom, or next to the massage chair, and is always ready. Ideal when the towel is a personal ritual and not a mass business.
For restaurants and hotels: Throughput matters here. Larger devices stock more towels and are designed for continuous operation. This way, every guest gets their fresh towel, even when the place is full.
CalmConcept covers both worlds: from the compact mini dispenser to the commercial device.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of towels does a CalmConcept machine need?
Disposable towel rolls made from natural plant fibers. You insert the roll, the device does the rest. Washing, drying, and folding are completely eliminated. Each towel is used only once and is therefore always hygienically fresh.
Can I use the towel cold?
Yes. Add ice cubes to the water, and the machine dispenses a cool towel. Especially in summer, this is a nice alternative. Aromatic oils work just as well as in warm operation.
Where can I test an Oshibori machine live?
At the NAIPO Store, Am Grasbrookpark 1 in Hamburg. The CalmConcept devices are in real operation there, and you can try them out directly. All information about your visit can be found under Experience live in HafenCity.
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Written by NAIPO Editorial Team · Massage & Product Experts from Hamburg
Product experts, service technicians, and massage enthusiasts at Alsterwell GmbH — specializing in massage technology for over a decade, with our own workshop and showrooms for test sitting.
Fact-checked by David Eberst · Mitgründer von NAIPO
