Introduction

Most newbies will confuse the Dakimakura fabric while buying an anime Dakimakura pillow. Here's the most complete guide to dakimakura material online in 2020.

Available Dakimakura Materials

There are 4 main fabrics used for dakimakura:

• Peach skin
• Smooth Knit
• Japanese Textile
• 2 Way Tricot(2wt)

Detailed Material Comparison

Peach Skin

Advantages

• Great picture print quality, second only to 2WT
• Cheap - the most affordable option
• Durable - doesn't rip or fade

Disadvantages

• Inelastic - doesn't stretch, making it troublesome for your Dakimakura pillow core
• Too hard texture - not soft, similar to waterproof sportswear or jacket
• Poor temperature regulation - too hot in summer and too cold in winter

Trust me, after one week, you will begin to regret buying this peach skin Dakimakura pillow.

Smooth Knit

Advantages

• Anti-wrinkle, anti-bacterial, and dirt-resistant
• Fairly smooth, good vertical touch

Disadvantages

• Low picture print quality (though acceptable for most users)
• Poor elasticity - only stretches in one direction
• Poor warmth retention

Personally, I will recommend smooth knit Dakimakura over peach skin ones. It's probably the most common for officially licensed goods and at a good price, not too expensive.

Japanese Textile

This Dakimakura material is a step up from peach skin but still the average Joe of the group. While it doesn't excel in any particular area, it doesn't disappoint either. Picture printing quality is quite good, but when referring to softness, even peach skin fabric can beat it.

2 Way Tricot(2wt)

Advantages

• High print precision
• Excellent elasticity and stretch - very easy to set the Dakimakura pillow
• Softest material - feels delicate, comfortable, and soft, just like hugging your waifu
• No static electricity, no wrinkling - wrinkle-free and elastic in nature
• Best warmth retention - hugging the body pillow just like hugging your real lover

Disadvantages

• A little expensive - but worth the premium for quality
• Low durability - mainly manifested in being easy to dirty and hook silk when using roughly

Someone says the 2WayTricot(2WT) is God among Gods!! It has the best picture quality, silk skin touch, texture, and elasticity in nature. So far, 2 WayTricot(2WT) is largely considered the best fabric available for a Dakimakura pillow.

Conclusion

In general, 2WT is the most suitable fabric for anime pillows. Whether it is comfort, printing clarity, or wrinkle-free, 2WT is the best.