{"product_id":"taschentuch-caracol-bio-baumwolle-grun-25-cm-100percent","title":"Handkerchief Caracol – Organic Cotton · Green · 25 cm | 100percent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100PERCENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA handkerchief born from a near-forgotten Japanese Meiji-era technique – in an organic green that makes the story of the fabric visible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe CARACOL is a handkerchief made from organic cotton yarn spun on a Gara-bo – a yarn-making machine developed uniquely in Japan during the early Meiji period. The yarn is naturally soft, featherlight and unusually absorbent: it absorbs both water and oil and dries quickly. Starting life as a handkerchief, the CARACOL gradually becomes a kitchen cloth and eventually a cleaning cloth – a design object that extends itself. A gift for everyone who appreciates Japanese craft, organic materials and considered design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003e100 % Organic Cotton · 25 × 25 cm · Gara-bo Spun Yarn · Made in Japan · 100percent\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eWhat Gara-bo means\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGara-bo is a yarn-making machine developed uniquely in Japan during the early Meiji period, reminiscent of older times. The machine produces a yarn that is naturally slightly irregular and loosely spun – and that is exactly what makes it special. The slight unevenness is not a flaw; it is the hallmark of this technique. The cloth woven from it is exceptionally soft, featherlight and triply capable: it absorbs water, absorbs oil and dries fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CARACOL – the Spanish word for snail, a reference to the spiral spinning motion – is designed as a handkerchief but comes with a built-in lifecycle: after serving as a handkerchief, it lives on as a kitchen cloth. And after that, it becomes a cleaning cloth. Zero waste is not a marketing promise – it is the product logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore first use: wash once with detergent or briefly boil the cloth. This removes the natural oils from the raw organic cotton, and the fabric unfolds its full soft, absorbent texture. The CARACOL gets better with every wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProduct name\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCARACOL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100 % Organic Cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGara-bo spun yarn (Meiji period, Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e25 × 25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMachine washable · First use: wash with detergent or boil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100percent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is Gara-bo – and why does it make the CARACOL special?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eGara-bo is a yarn-making machine developed uniquely in Japan during the early Meiji period. It produces a loosely and slightly irregularly spun yarn that is softer, airier and more absorbent than conventionally spun cotton. The slight irregularity is the signature of this old technique – not a defect, but a hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhy do I need to wash the CARACOL before first use?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eRaw organic cotton contains natural plant oils. These need to be washed out before the cloth can reach its full softness and absorbency. Wash once with detergent or briefly boil – afterwards the CARACOL is noticeably fluffier and more absorbent. It gets better with every subsequent wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does the name “CARACOL” mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003e“Caracol” is the Spanish word for snail. The name refers to the spiral motion of the Gara-bo spinning wheel – a tool that produces a yarn unlike any other through its slow, circular movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhy does the CARACOL absorb oil as well as water?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe loosely spun Gara-bo yarn has a more open fibre structure than conventionally spun cotton. This structure picks up both water and oil – making the CARACOL particularly useful as a kitchen cloth and for cleaning oily lenses or glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I care for the CARACOL?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eMachine washable. For the first use: wash once with detergent or briefly boil to remove the natural cotton oils. After this activation wash, the cloth is softer and more absorbent. The CARACOL improves with every wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the CARACOL more sustainable than a disposable paper handkerchief?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes, significantly. The CARACOL is made from organic cotton, is washable and has a built-in lifecycle: handkerchief → kitchen cloth → cleaning cloth. It does not get thrown away when it has “served its time” as a handkerchief – it moves into a new function. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat occasions suit the CARACOL as a gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eAs a small gift, birthday or Christmas present – especially for people who appreciate Japanese craft, organic materials or everyday design with a story. Green is an organic, nature-close tone – ideal for people who connect craft and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eCan the CARACOL be ordered as a corporate gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eClick on “Corporate Gifts” in the top menu – you’ll find all information on quantities, terms and personal consultation there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCARACOL – order now or give as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100PERCENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCARACOL by 100percent – a handkerchief made from Gara-bo-spun organic cotton yarn, in an organic, nature-close green.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003e100percent has completely rethought a simple everyday object with the CARACOL. The foundation: Gara-bo – a Japanese spinning machine from the early Meiji period, which produces a loosely, slightly irregular organic cotton yarn. The result is a cloth that is softer, airier and more absorbent than any conventional cotton. Green connects the organic origin of the material with a nature-close tone – coherent for sustainability-oriented interior contexts. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003e100 % Organic Cotton · 25 × 25 cm · Gara-bo Spun Yarn · Made in Japan · 100percent\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eCraft \u0026amp; concept\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gara-bo spinning machine was developed uniquely in Japan during the early Meiji period. It produces a yarn with natural unevenness – loosely spun, with an open fibre structure that absorbs both water and oil and dries quickly. In a world of mechanically perfect textiles, the CARACOL is the opposite: a cloth whose slight texture irregularities are the signature of its making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100percent also gives the CARACOL a product logic that has no end: starting as a handkerchief, it continues as a kitchen cloth, then as a cleaning cloth. The lifecycle is part of the design. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProduct name\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCARACOL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100 % Organic Cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGara-bo spun yarn (Meiji period, Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e25 × 25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMachine washable · First use: wash with detergent or boil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100percent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat exactly is Gara-bo?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eA spinning machine developed uniquely in Japan during the early Meiji period. It produces a loosely spun yarn with natural irregularity – softer, airier and more absorbent than conventionally spun cotton. The machine is reminiscent of older times and remains active in Japan today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat makes the CARACOL special as a design object?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003e100percent gives the simplest everyday object a story and a logic: the yarn is ancient Japanese technique. The material is organic cotton. The lifecycle is built in. And the slight textile irregularity is not a flaw – it is a signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow is the CARACOL activated before first use?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eWash once with detergent or briefly boil. This removes the natural oils from the raw organic cotton and makes the cloth fluffy and highly absorbent. After this first wash, the CARACOL is at its best – and improves with every subsequent wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eDoes the CARACOL fit into an interior lifestyle range?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes – although it is a handkerchief, the CARACOL carries the same design ethos as 100percent’s interior products: everyday objects with history, function and aesthetics. Green connects the organic origin of the material with a nature-close tone – coherent for sustainability-oriented interior contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCARACOL – discover it now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100PERCENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCARACOL is 100percent’s entry-level product – maximum story, zero explanation barrier, and green as the colour for sustainability-oriented stores.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe CARACOL by 100percent is a handkerchief made from Gara-bo-spun organic cotton yarn – a technique from early Meiji Japan. Soft, light, triply absorbent (water, oil, quick-drying) and with a built-in lifecycle: handkerchief → kitchen cloth → cleaning cloth. The CARACOL is the strongest entry product in the 100percent portfolio for trade customers with a gift range – compact, accessibly priced and with a story that can be told in two sentences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003e100 % Organic Cotton · 25 × 25 cm · Gara-bo Spun Yarn · Made in Japan · 100percent\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eWhy the CARACOL works in trade retail\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CARACOL is 100percent’s product with the lowest entry price and the highest storytelling density. The story – Meiji Japan, Gara-bo spinning machine, organic cotton, lifecycle design – is told in two sentences and immediately understood. No explanation barrier. No price barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended placement: counter, gift table, Japan lifestyle range, sustainability-oriented stores, kitchen accessories. Green is the colour for sustainability-oriented and zero-waste ranges – visual consistency between material and tone. The CARACOL fits in any envelope – no additional packaging required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProduct name\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCARACOL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100 % Organic Cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGara-bo spun yarn (Meiji period, Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e25 × 25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMachine washable · First use: wash with detergent or boil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100percent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhich retail formats perform best for the CARACOL?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eConcept stores, design gift ranges, Japan lifestyle shops, kitchen accessories, sustainability-oriented stores and zero-waste shops. The CARACOL requires no trick to explain – the story is immediately understood and the material sells itself on touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I communicate the added value against a conventional organic cotton handkerchief?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe CARACOL is not a cotton cloth that happens to be sustainably produced. It is a cloth that emerges from a centuries-old Japanese spinning method – softer, more absorbent, with a built-in lifecycle. This story is the added value. The cloth can be demonstrated in-store: the texture speaks for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWho buys the CARACOL?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eWide buyer profile: Japan lovers, sustainability-oriented buyers, undecided gift buyers, design fans, kitchen accessories enthusiasts and anyone who prefers everyday objects with a story. The Green variant particularly appeals to customers who appreciate green is the colour for sustainability-oriented and zero-waste ranges – visual consistency between material and tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eAre other colours available besides Green?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe CARACOL is also available in Green, Navy, Grey, Pink and Purple. Charles \u0026amp; Marie stocks all five colours. For interest in larger quantities, please contact us directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCARACOL – now in the B2B shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"100percent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54833590665484,"sku":"OHP_0019_GR_00","price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/4546\/9499\/files\/286406-Taschentuch-Caracol-Gruen-100percent-handkerchief-caracol-green-freisteller.jpg?v=1781516598","url":"https:\/\/b2b.charlesandmarie.de\/en\/products\/taschentuch-caracol-bio-baumwolle-grun-25-cm-100percent","provider":"Charles \u0026 Marie's B2B Shop | Fachhandel | Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}