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Description
The Pleco pleated tote bag is designed and produced by kna plus. The corporation started as a small textile company based in Fukui prefecture in northwestern Japan, a region which is the centre of the country's textile industry. The bag was developed in collaboration with the Industrial Technology Centre of Fukui Prefecture. It is made from polylactic acid fibre and is available in a range of sizes and colours, the colours being inspired by Japanese tradition and tailored to the seasons. The eco-friendly PLA fibre, derived from corn, has a relatively short life expectancy. As a guide line the manufacturers say that with heavy use the bag will last about a year, for occasional use, two to four years and between five and six years if never used. The onset of decomposition is indicated when the bag starts to tear easily. The pleats are non-permanent and the material is not resistant to heat, so even storage in a hot car is not recommended. The bag is packaged in a corrugated card box with the word 'PLECO' cut out on the front, through which the contents can be seen. Measurements given are for the bag when pleats are not expanded.
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Manufacturer
Inscriptions
woven: "PLECO" (tab in side seam)
printed: "PLECO by kna plus. PLANT BASED PLA BAG. Plant based" This bag is made from Plant based eco-friendly fabrics. The fabrics are decomposed into the soil and they do not generate any toxic gases when they burn. "Fabric properties" PLA is not resistant to alkaline. Please wash with mild soap. The fibre is not heat-resistant. Please refrain from ironing" ( tumble drying)
or leaving the bags inside a hot car. A large amount of bacteria in a high humidity environment accelerates the deterioration of the bags. Therefore: " please do not store them in a place such as a chest and closet. If you find any deterioration" ( please stop using them. "Pleating characterisics" The pleats do not hold permanently. If you leave the bag stuffed)
the pleats tend to expand. Hand wash with cold water is recommended. Do not store too long. Hand wash with mild soap in cold water. Do not bleach. Do not iron: " Do not tumble dry. Dry flat in the shade. Do not leave in a hot car. Do not pull up with one side of the handles. Made in Japan. PLA. kna plus Corporation. 63-85 kakibare" ( Awara-city)
Fukui: " Japan. "" (swing tag on packaging)
Object number
AIBDC : 008542