Do
you guys know what you're doing?
I've
sent you e-mail but never received a reply, why?
Why do I keep getting Spam from Mugen Dachi?
What is Tatami Omote?
Can I use Tatami Omote on the floor?
Why
are Used mats more expensive
than the New Tatami Omote?
I've seen tatami that are a nice golden yellow, what's wrong
with your mats?
Why are there are so many different names for this kind of mat?
Aren't
all the "tatami" mats available
pretty much the same?
Why do I have to use Tatami Omote as a target?
Why use Tatami Omote as a target?
Why don't we just use the traditional rice straw?
Why should I use Mugen Dachi tatami?
Is the Mugen Dachi New Tatami Omote the same as Used Tatami?
Isn't using brand new tatami omote a waste of perfectly good
mats?
What about discounts, I want discounts, do you have any discounts?
How
often may I use the Introductory Discount?
Can I get a rush shipment if I'm in a hurry?
Why do we have to calculate our own shipping charges?
Why is shipping $o expen$ive?
Can
I use the same shipping charges for my future orders?
Can
I use my own shipper?
Can
I drive in from another State to save the shipping charges?
Can I come by and pick up my order?
Why did my tatami take so long
to get here after I sent in my order?
Does Mugen Dachi have Distributors outside of the United States?
Does Mugen Dachi ship outside of the United States?
How can I place an order?
Why can't I place an order by fax or phone?
How will I know you have received my order or shipped
my tatami?
Do you accept echeck payments through PayPal?
How
do I set up a PayPal account to make payments?
What can I do if I want to pay by credit card but don't want
to use PayPal?
How long will it take to get my Tatami Omote?
What if I hate your tatami omote, can I return it?
How do I make a target?
Should I put a stick or something in the middle of the target?
How
long should I soak the targets?
What can I use for a cutting stand to hold the targets?
I don't have an instructor, am I ready to start cutting?
How do I store my unused tatami omote?
Do you guys know what you're doing? FAQ's
We hope so. We started Mugen Dachi in 1999 because we were
frustrated with the low quality, high-priced used tatami being
the only available target material. We decided that instead of
complaining
we would
try to find a solution. We found and consulted with a supplier
in Japan and asked for his advice so that we could provide
the highest quality mat at the best possible price. Over the
last
few years our customers have been very happy with the quality
of the tatami and our service and the business has continued
to grow. We must be doing something right! Look here for
the full story.
I've sent you e-mail
but never received a reply, why? FAQ's
If you've sent us an email but never received
a reply from us please accept our apologies. We generally try to
respond to inquiries
the same business day. In this day and age of spam messages clogging
cyberspace there are several reasons why your message may not
have reached us. Increasingly harsh ISP filtering and spam-blocking
software can block messages based on the originating address,
subject line, attachments, or because a virus is detected. Messages
that DO NOT contain a subject line run a very high risk of being
blocked. Generic subject lines such as "Hi", "Hello", "Question",
or "Information" are also likely to be discarded. Subject lines
that say, "Tatami Order", "Tatami Question", or something similar,
will help us to see your message quickly. We receive over
100 spam messages a day and do the best we can to sort through
them.
We have also run into the problem of our replies
being deleted or put into the trash folder by a customers e-mail
program or their ISP's filtering system. If you have sent us
an e-mail and not received a reply, please send it again and
please include
a
phone
number
where
you can
be reached.
Why do I keep getting Spam from Mugen Dachi? FAQ's
Mugen Dachi DOES NOT send out spam email, EVER,
and we do not, nor will we ever, sell our customer list. This
is another email problem that causes us great frustration and
grief. Any spam email that is received from one of our addresses
is "spoofed". That is, someone else simply uses our address in
the "From" portion of their email software to make the recipient
believe the message is valid and from someone they know. Even
though this is illegal there is currently no way to keep it from
happening.
What is Tatami Omote? FAQ's
Tatami omote is the "face", or cover, on the
traditional Japanese tatami mat. It is only about 1/8 of an inch
(2-1/2 to 3 millimeters)
thick. Tatami omote is graded mostly by the size, quality, and
color consistency of the reed material that is used. The mats
can also be made with different weave patterns and are then cut
to fit the particular foam or rice straw base that will be used.
The one feature that all genuine tatami mats have in common is
that the covering is made from the plant Juncus Effusus;
the common name of the plant is Soft Rush. Look here for more
information about tatami omote.
Can I use Tatami Omote on the floor? FAQ's
Absolutely! Their intended purpose is to be
used as floormats. We have several customers who buy our tatami
omote specifically
for interior decorating uses. If you want to use our mats on
the floor or wall there are some things we want you to be aware
of: 1) Our mats are the thin cover used on the thicker
tatami mats, NOT the 2 inch thick mats; 2) Our
mats are not bound along the edges and the long side is "fuzzy" where
the ends stick out; 3) If you use them as flooring
you should consider using some "non-slip" material underneath
to keep them from sliding around; 4) Do not use the mats
in an area that will get wet repeatedly or stay damp. Because
they are an all-natural organic material the mats are susceptible
to mold and mildew.
Why are Used mats more expensive
than the New Tatami Omote? FAQ's
Used mats are considered trash once the cover
is removed from the full-sized tatami mat. The mats are collected
from
numerous small
shops all over Japan. These small quantities are stored somewhere
until enough mats are collected to bundle up and send in an ocean
container. Each person involved in the process needs to make
some money, plus the expense of storing the mats until shipping.
By the time the container arrives here the cost has been driven
up. Added to that is the cost of storage and distribution
in the US.
On
the other hand the new mats are made by the thousands using
an inexpensive raw material. This quantity of
scale, no pre-shipment cost for storage, and the fact that they
are only handled by a small number of people before shipping
keeps
the
cost relatively
low.
I've seen tatami that are a nice
golden yellow, what's wrong with your mats?
FAQ's
Actually, nothing at all. Tatami omote usually
has a beautiful green tea color when the mats are first made.
As the rush material
dries out it begins to change from the light green to the golden
yellow color that most people are familiar with. If you
put a new green mat in the direct sunlight you can watch the
color change very quickly in just a few weeks. If you
have mats from us that have changed color don't worry. They will
still make great targets, but may need a slightly longer soaking
time.
Why are there are so many different names for this kind
of mat? FAQ's
In
all languages there are usually multiple names for an item.
There is the common name and the scientific name, as well as
regional names and slang names for just about everything. Check
here for some useful
definitions. Always find out what material a mat is made from
before you
spend your money so you don't get
stuck with a poor quality mat that is way too easy to cut. All
mats are NOT created equally, or described correctly in advertisements,
and target quality can vary greatly!
Aren't all the "tatami" mats available pretty much the
same? FAQ's
No
Way! First of all, many of the mats available
today, regardless of what they are called by the company selling
them, are not really tatami omote. Check here for
some helpful definitions. Quite a few vendors are now selling
4 foot by 6 foot mats that are made from materials that will
produce a much softer and lower density
target which is very easy to cut. Some used
tatami
omote may
also be a problem because the mats can run the range from very
high quality to almost completely worn through and generally
useless. The problem being that you cannot always be sure what
you will get and your targets will not be consistent. Since
you usually have to pay higher prices for the Used tatami you
should at least get consistent targets.
Why do I have to use Tatami Omote as a target? FAQ's
You Don't! See the next question down for some good
reasons why you might want to use tatami omote
for your target cutting practice.
Why use Tatami Omote as a target? FAQ's
First, let us say that there is no perfect target
material, period, including tatami omote. There are certainly other
materials
that can successfully be used to make cutting targets. Each material
will tell you something about your cutting ability based on the
visual record of how your blade passed through the target and
whether or not you were able to cut all the way through. You
have to decide what you are trying to learn, and gain, from your
cutting practice before you pick a material to use for your targets.
Swing
angle, edge angle, and tip control are paramount to quality
sword technique and can easily be checked
or tested. With a good
quality target of the right density it is also possible to check
whether or not you are developing the power necessary to cut
all the way through a target. Sometime during the 19th century
the Japanese started using targets made from rolls of rice straw,
wrapped tightly around a length of bamboo at the center, and
soaked in water. These targets were used because the Japanese
found that this was a material which produced a good representation
of the muscle and connective tissue in the human body in both
density and toughness, the green bamboo has similar cutting properties
to bone. Today we use prefabricated tatami omote that closely
mimics the old rice straw targets. Inexpensive bamboo or wood
dowels can be added to the target to give it a hard center for
more advanced students.
We
do believe that other target materials can be useful to check
certain aspects of your cutting ability.
But when you consider
all of the qualities necessary for a really good cutting target,
tatami omote does a better job and fills a greater number of
the requirements than any other material available. And when
you look at cost versus the quality of the material, Mugen
Dachi gives you more quality for less money than any
other supplier. Our New Tatatmi Omote is the best for the majority
of your
cutting needs.
Why don't we just use the traditional rice straw? FAQ's
Rice straw is readily available in agricultural
areas if you know where to look for it. Most rice farmers would
gladly give
as much of it away as you want for free if you would just haul
it away. The biggest problem with rice straw is the silica content.
The most common form of silica that everyone is familiar with
is
sand. Silica is a very abrasive material and the higher the silica
content, the faster and easier a metal object coming into contact
with it will be dulled or scratched. The farmers who harvest
rice have always had a problem with the metal blades of their
cutting equipment dulling quickly. Most plants have a small percentage
of silica
in their
tissue. The silica content of rice straw is very high at 14%-18%,
while the Soft Rush that is used for tatami omote is fairly low
at 3% or less. This particular problem makes rice straw substantially
less desirable as a material for making tameshigiri targets.
Why should I use Mugen Dachi
tatami? FAQ's
Because the Mugen Dachi New Tatami offers you
the best value for your money. There are other mats that are
cheaper, but you
have to use several of them to make one half-decent target. There
are mats that are taller and give you more cuts, but they are
more expensive and cut easily with very little challenge. There
are some mats that are tougher to cut, but they are much more
expensive. These other mats all have a use but the bottom line
is that for the majority of your cutting exercises you will get
more challenging cuts, for a lower cost, from the Mugen Dachi
New Tatami than from anything else which is currently available.
If you are serious about your training, and improving your cutting
skills, you will not find a better material than the Mugen Dachi
New Tatami.
Is the Mugen Dachi New Tatami Omote
the same as Used Tatami? FAQ's
Yes and No... Both mats are made from the
same material, Soft Rush, but that's where the similarities
end. Used mats are... well... used.
That means they have been used on the floor, being walked
on, for some period of time. Some mats are hardly worn while
others are worn almost all the way through from constant use.
Because they are flooring the used mats generally contain dirt
and other grit that has been ground into the reed fiber. The
Mugen Dachi New tatami omote has never been used on the floor
so it doesn't contain any dirt or grit that might dull or scratch
your sword. Another benefit of the New Tatami Omote is
that you don't have to worry about checking for staples before
you make your targets. Oh yeah... the new mats don't smell like
dirty old feet when you roll your targets and soak them like
the used ones do.
Isn't using brand new tatami omote
a waste of perfectly good mats? FAQ's
We get this question every now and then
from environmentally conscious customers. The answer is "No".
It is not a waste since most of this material was previously
burned. One of the
most creative ways our supplier was able keep the cost of our
tatami omote down was to give new life to a material that was
previously discarded. Some of the Soft Rush used in our mats
is the by-product of a much higher quality mat that the factory
produces. This material is mixed in with some smaller, shorter
reeds that can't be used in other mats because of the length.
Both of these materials were burned in the past as unusable.
The reality is that our New mats are made from a material which
has found a new use instead of being trashed, hardly a waste.
We also recommend that the pieces of cut mat be used as compost,
garden mulch, or put in the "green" recycle since they are made
from entirely organic materials.
What about discounts, I want discounts, do you have
any discounts? FAQ's
Well
let's see, we have our
Introductory Discount if you live in the United States and
we have the quantity discounts listed on our Pricing
Page.
We also strongly believe that it is important to support
the Sword Arts and we offer a Special Event discount for
seminars and
competitions.
Please contact us since some restrictions do apply.
How often may I use the Introductory Discount? FAQ's
Once!!! For the first box of your first order. If
you have placed an order with us previously you are not eligible
for the Introductory
Discount. We know this seems pretty obvious but we have been asked
this question. Unfortunately this discount is not available to
customers outside the US.
Can I get a rush shipment if I'm in a hurry? FAQ's
Rush shipments are a bit problematic for us, see
why.
However, we will always do everything we can to get you an order
when
you need it. Rush orders must be paid for in advance by credit
card using PayPal (See How). If you need
to use a faster shipping method as well then UPS has a Three-Day
Select service that costs
about twice the normal Ground rate. Anything quicker is far too
expensive to consider. Please contact
us as early as possible
if you have a time limitation on an order and we will let you
know what is possible.
***Please note that we are not able
to accommodate same-day shipping for an order, see
why. Special
request rush orders that are
accepted on Saturday or Sunday will be shipped on Monday. Similar
orders accepted on weekdays can be sent out no sooner than
the next business day.
***Occasionally we are
away for one or two weeks at a time and we do not send out any
shipments during
that time. A notice will be posted on our website letting you
know when we are away.
Why do we have to calculate our own shipping charges? FAQ's
You don't, we will be happy to do it for you, just
ask. Since
we are not always immediately available to help you, we provide
a way for you to calculate the cost for yourself if you want
to. We only charge the actual shipping cost, no handling or packaging
fees are ever added. Since shipping charges can be substantial
we want you to be able to see for yourself what a shipment will
cost so there are no nasty surprises. Our Shipping
Page will show you how.
Why is shipping $o expen$ive? FAQ's
That's actually a question that UPS is probably better
suited to answer since they set the rates. However, we can tell
you
why we use UPS. Their prices are competitive, they offer point-to-point
tracking, insurance, and shipping notification, on every package,
and they make daily pick-ups. We NEVER charge additional handling
fees, only the actual shipping costs. You pay the shipping charges
and nothing extra. Please don't forget that our mats weigh just
under 2-1/2 pounds each, that's one of the reasons they make such
great
targets. EACH BOX of 20 mats weighs about 50 pounds and that's
a lot of weight to ship.
Some
companies are charging up to $5 to $10 more per box than
the actual cost of shipping so they don't have to take
the extra time time to
figure out the shipping or lose money. We may be a bit more
of a pain, but then again we aren't trying to make money off
of your shipping costs.
Can I use the same shipping charges
for my future orders? FAQ's
No! UPS changes its rates annually and typically
has a fuel surcharge that changes as the cost of fuel goes
up and down. Please
calculate the current shipping charges using the Quick
Calculator or on the UPS website whenever you send in an order. Our Shipping
Page will
show you how. We will be happy to calculate the shipping charges
for you if you have
a problem, just
contact us.
Can I use my own shipper? FAQ's
We typically use UPS and do not have accounts with
other shippers. However, if you are interested in using a shipper
of your own choice and making the arrangements for them to meet
with us and make the pick up from our storage facility we will
make every effort to work with them. For shipments of this type
the cost of the order does not include palletizing or loading
of the tatami. Please contact
us so that we can discuss the
specifics of the order and the limitations regarding the pickup. Please
note that we will have to pay someone to wait for the truck to
arrive, a $50.00 service fee will be added to the order
to cover the expense.
Can I drive
in from another State to save the shipping
charges? FAQ's
Yes. Unfortunately California State law requires
that we charge sales tax on all purchases made or shipped within
California. Out-of-State
shipping is usually more expensive than the sales tax but you
will have to compare the cost savings to see if the trip is worth
the effort. Please see our pricing
page for the current tax rate.
If you do plan to drive in to pick up an order please contact
us well in advance so that we can work out the details with
you.
Can I come by and pick up my order? FAQ's
Absolutely. If you are in the Northern California
Bay Area and want to come by to save on the shipping charges please
do.
California State law requires
that we charge sales tax on all purchases made or shipped within
California. Since we are web-based and do not have a storefront
you should
contact us well
in advance to set up an appointment and get directions.
Why did my tatami take so long to get here after I sent in my order? FAQ's
That depends on a few different things, but let's
look at the worst-case scenario. You put your order in the
mail
on Saturday since it's one of the few days you actually have
time to do your own stuff. Unfortunately it goes in the mailbox
after the last pickup of the day so it doesn't really get picked
up until Monday. The Post Office takes longer than usual to
deliver it and it doesn't arrive in time for our Thursday pickup.
That means that we won't see it until the next week.
So we get it during our regular pickup on the next Thursday
and process the order for shipping at the beginning of the
following week. Worst case again, there's a Monday holiday
and UPS isn't working that day. So, ok, your shipment goes
out on Tuesday instead and can take five to six business days
to get to you. So what's the total delay for this order actually
getting to you so you can play with it? About four weeks from
the day the order was mailed out to the day the tatami omote
shipment arrived at your front door. This doesn't happen very
often, but it CAN happen if you snail-mail an order and things
that can go wrong, do go wrong. If you use PayPal we will get
the order immediately. Why don't we check our mail more often??? See
why.
Does Mugen Dachi have Distributors outside of the United
States? FAQ's
Yes, Vass & Slipad in
Sweden carries our tatami omote for sale throughout Europe.
We have been looking for the right person,
group, or business in other
countries
to
carry
our
tatami omote as well.
If you
are interested in buying a large quantity at a substantial discount
to sell in your country please contact
us.
Does Mugen Dachi ship outside of the United States? FAQ's
Yes, we have successfully shipped to customers in
Germany, Belgium, Finland, Sweden, Australia, and the Philippines.
Shipping outside of the
US is expensive and has some restrictions. Please contact
us before placing an order if you are interested in purchasing
some tatami omote. For more information check our International
Orders Page.
Please
note that as of May 2007 the United States Postal Service
no longer offers Parcel Post Ground shipping. This was the
only reasonably priced shipping method for international
orders. The lowest priced shipping option currently available
is Priority Mail International with a 6-10 day delivery time.
If you are willing to pay over $100.00 USD per box of 10
mats please contact us. If not please accept our apologies
that we can no longer ship outside of the Continental United
States.
How can I place an order? FAQ's
Currently there are two ways to place an order:
• Download
the PDF order form from our website. New customers who live
in the United States please use the Introductory
Discount Form, returning
customers and international customers should use our Standard
Order Form. Please fill out
the form completely and snail-mail it along with your payment
(check or money order) to the address on the bottom of the form.
If you include a valid and legible email addresses
you will receive a shipping notification with a tracking number
when your shipment
is processed. Make sure to allow plenty of time for the order
to make its way through the mail system if you place an order
this way. Why?
• Use
a credit card and make your payment through the secure servers
at PayPal.
You will need to set up an account
with PayPal if
you don't already have one. This just takes a few minutes and
you only have to do it the first time. Once your account
is set up you can use it to place future orders with us, or anyone
else who accepts PayPal payments, in about one minute. To send
an order, simply list the number of boxes you want, CA sales
tax if required (check here for
the current rate), and the shipping charges, in the "Note" section
on the PayPal site, then send the order/payment to checkout@tameshigiri.com.
That's it, no paper form is necessary, and we receive the order
almost immediately. A message confirming your order will be sent,
usually within one business day, to the email address used for
your PayPal account. Please note that if you decide to use a
PayPal echeck we will not send the shipment until the
payment is cleared by PayPal.
Why can't I place an order by fax or phone? FAQ's
In order to keep our costs down as low as possible
we have decided not to set up a phone ordering system. Adding a
dedicated phone
line and the ability to accept credit cards over the phone would
add substantially to our expenses and ultimately raise the price
of our mats. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you
understand.
How will I know you have received my order or shipped
my tatami? FAQ's
If you send us an order through PayPal we will send
you an order confirmation within 24 hours. We do not send confirmations
for snail-mail orders. Please check here to
see why snail-mail orders can sometimes take longer than expected.
Everyone who supplies a
valid and legible e-mail address with their order
will receive
a shipping notification with tracking numbers from UPS when
the order is processed for pickup.
Do you accept echeck payments through PayPal? FAQ's
Yes we do accept echeck payments. Please be aware that if you
decide to use an echeck we will not ship your order until
the payment clears. Because echeck payments can be cancelled
we do not ship the order until we receive a notification from
PayPal that the payment has cleared. Be prepared to wait the
additional 5-7 business days for your order to be shipped. We
do not have control over this process so please don't ask us
to send out your shipment before the payment clears. If you need
or want your tatami sooner please use a credit card.
How do I set up a PayPal account to make payments? FAQ's
Setting up an account with PayPal is simple and quick.
Go to PayPal and
click on "sign up". The site will walk you through the process
in about 5 minutes. Once your account is set up you can send
orders using your credit card or checking account in about one
minute. If you do use PayPal please be sure to list the number
of boxes, CA sales tax if required (check
here for the current rate), and the shipping charges in the "Note" section
on the site. If you're a new customer don't forget to list that
as well.
Then
send the
order/payment
to checkout@tameshigiri.com.
It's that simple. No paper form is necessary, and we receive the
order almost immediately. A message confirming your order will
be sent,
usually within one business day, to the email address used for
your PayPal account. Please note that if you decide to use a
PayPal echeck we will not send the shipment until the
payment is cleared by PayPal.
What can I do if I want to pay
by credit card but don't want to use PayPal? FAQ's
Unfortunately there is no other option at this time if you want
to use a credit card to pay for an order. PayPal is currently
the only way that we can accept credit card payments.
How long will it take to get my Tatami Omote? FAQ's
PayPal orders are received almost instantly and
are usually processed within a couple of days. Snail-mail orders
are received
at our P.O. Box and are picked up once a week on Thursday afternoons,
then processed over the weekend for shipment at the beginning
of the following week. Make sure to allow plenty of time for
the order to make its way through the mail system if you place
an order this way. Why?. You can check to
see approximately how long it
will take for your tatami shipment to arrive once it has been
picked up by UPS (weekends and holidays don't count). If you
provide us with a valid and legible email address
when you place your order we will send you a notification with
a tracking number
when your shipment is processed.
*** Occasionally we are
away for one or two weeks at a time and we do not send out any
shipments during
that time. A notice will be posted on our website letting you
know when we are away.
What if I hate your tatami omote, can I return it? FAQ's
Gosh... no one has ever hated our tatmi omote
that we know of, but yes, we will accept returns and give
a full refund of the
purchase price within 30 days of the order for multiple box
orders. The returned boxes must be UNOPENED and in their
original condition.
Return shipping charges are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Please contact
us for
a return authorization before sending a shipment back. Shipments
that are returned without authorization
will be refused and returned to the sender at their expense. Refunds
will be processed as soon as the returned shipment is received
and inspected.
How do I make a target? FAQ's
We have lots of information letting you know how
to make targets, including printable PDF instructions and
illustrations. We also send out an Instruction Sheet with every
order we ship.
Should I put a stick or something in the middle of the
target? FAQ's
Traditional
rice straw targets had a piece of bamboo at the center but
we do not recommend this practice unless you have
been cutting for some time. If your edge angle and swing
angle are not exact you risk the possibility of bending your
sword or chipping/cracking the edge. Your instructor will be
able to tell you when you are ready to put something in the center
of your tatami targets or start cutting bamboo.
How
long should I soak the targets? FAQ's
When it is dark green our tatami omote draws up water
very quickly. If you are in a hurry 4 hours should be a sufficient
minimum time for soaking if the targets are fully immersed. Using
warm water will help. For better results we normally soak our new
tatami omote targets for at least 10-12 hours. Increased soaking
time does not hurt the tatami and will produce a heavier, more
dense, target. Maximum density is reached in about 30 hours.
Our new tatami omote can be soaked continuously for several days
without softening or losing any stiffness or density.
Multiple mat targets should be soaked for 24 hours, or longer,
depending
on the number of mats used. As the tatami ages, the color lightens,
and the targets may require longer soaking times. Stand all targets
up vertically in a shaded area for 30 to 60 minutes before cutting
to drain off excess water. When draining the targets keep them
out of the direct sunlight or strong breezes or they may dry out.
What can I use for a cutting stand to hold the targets? FAQ's
Our website has instructions that explain how to
build your own cutting stand. A picture, materials list, and
written instructions
are all available for free. Just download what you need
to get started. It's easy and a great way to save some money,
give it a try.
I don't have an instructor but I watched a great video
and bought a sword, am I ready to start cutting? FAQ's
NO! You should work with a qualified instructor
before attempting to do any cutting. Buddies, books, videos,
and the general "I
can do it on my own" approach do not prepare you to cut safely.
Many bad habits will be built into your technique that will be
difficult, if not impossible, to correct later. Even if you only
work with a well-trained, qualified instructor a few times you
will be much better prepared to do your cutting practice safely.
Cutting is a relatively easy thing to do, doing all of the cuts
well, under different circumstances, takes a great deal of training
under a good instructor to accomplish. If all you want to do
is to hack on something then it would be a waste of your money
and time to purchase our mats. If you are dedicated to
your training and want to improve your cutting skills you will
find that our tatami omote is very challenging.
How do I store my unused tatami omote? FAQ's
Tatami omote is an organic material and is susceptible
to mold and mildew if it is allowed to get wet or stay damp for
any length
of time. Store your unused mats in a dry area out of the direct
sunlight. Heat and cold should not effect the mats unless condensation
occurs. Do not store a cardboard box with mats directly on the
dirt or on a cement floor.
