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When we call parents who live far away, we may hear:

“I’m still fine.” “Electricity is expensive.” “I don’t like the cold air.”

We cannot be there every day. That is why it is worth improving their home before the hottest days arrive.

One place to check is the window.

Heat-reducing sheer curtains help limit strong sunlight and heat while allowing natural light into the room.

They do not replace air conditioning. They help prevent the room from heating up too quickly and support more efficient cooling.

The next time you visit your parents, check not only the air conditioner, but also the windows and curtains.

Small changes at home can become meaningful summer protection for the people we care about.

ASWAN’s “GLEETS” and “ARADONA” achieve an approximately 50% heat-shielding rate—about twice the 25% threshold set by Japan’s NIF—while maintaining daylight, privacy and an elegant sheer appearance.

Flame-retardant, washable and high-UV-cut, they are suitable for residential, hospitality, educational and public-sector projects in hot-climate markets.

In summer, hardwood floors can feel sticky under bare feet. Air conditioning can make the floor feel too cold. And hard flooring is not always comfortable for relaxing.

Wool carpet offers a different kind of comfort.

Often seen as a winter material, wool is also comfortable in warmer seasons. As a natural fiber, it can absorb and release moisture, helping the surface feel pleasantly dry under bare feet.

Fresh in summer. Warm in winter. Comfortable throughout the year.

Featured from ASWAN’s “Wall to Wall” made-to-order carpet collection.

────────────────── Catalog: Wall to Wall CARPET edit2 Category: Wool Product: New Wagen Item No.: GNN-38, GNN-23, GNN-62, GNN-65 Functions: Fire-retardant, insect-resistant, anti-mite, antibacterial, sound insulation, anti-static, compatible with floor heating and hot carpets, suitable for gripper installation

Slippery floors. Claw sounds. Pet hair. Everyday stains.

Washable mats and carpet tiles can help. But they can move, show seams, and make the room look less refined.

For those who want comfort for pets without giving up interior design, ASWAN offers “LOBOFLOR Naturals” — a wood-look carpet designed for pet-friendly living.

It helps reduce slipping. It softens claw and footstep sounds. It helps keep pet hair from scattering. And when it gets dirty, it can be washed with water.

It can be laid over existing floors, and depending on the space, it can also be installed by DIY.

Not just a pet mat. A floor that makes life with pets more comfortable and keeps your interior looking beautiful.

ASWAN “LOBOFLOR Naturals” for homes where pets and design live together. ────────────────── Catalog: LOBOFLOR Category: LOBOFLOR Product: Naturals Functions: Flame-retardant, antistatic Material: 100% nylon Item codes: NAS-60, NAS-65, NAS-80, NAS-88, NAS-95, NAS-98

ASWAN’s “NEW ASWORLD” is designed for spaces where children play, relax, and grow.

Its easy-clean performance helps remove water-based stains such as juice or coffee with simple wiping, making it suitable for everyday homes, family spaces, and residential projects.

It also comes with practical functions such as anti-mite, antibacterial, flame retardant, sound absorption, antistatic performance, and compatibility with floor heating.

From color selection to daily comfort, carpet can change how people enjoy their rooms.

One simple idea is to use blackout curtains.

A major reason indoor temperatures rise is sunlight entering through windows and other openings. In many modern homes, high airtightness can also make it harder for heat to escape once the room becomes warm.

This is where blackout curtains can help.

By closing them before leaving home in the morning, they help block strong daytime sunlight and the western sun, reducing the rise in room temperature.

As a result, the room may feel less overwhelmingly hot when you return home, and the air conditioner can work more efficiently.

Saving energy does not mean enduring the heat. It means preparing the room so it does not become too hot in the first place.

That is one of the practical values of blackout curtains.

────────────────── Catalog: AUTHENSE edit10 Category: Shakou / Plain Product name: AVALON Item codes: C1190, C1191, C1192, C1193, C1194 Functions: Blackout Level 1-C, Flame Retardant, Washable, Thermal Insulation Rank B

For more details, please contact your local interior specialist in Japan, or visit “AUTHENSE” from the link in our profile @aswan_jp.

Through these partnerships, our curtains, carpets, rugs, and upholstery fabrics are used in a wide range of spaces — from homes to hotels, schools, offices, shops, and public facilities.

Even on cloudy days, UV rays can still reach your room through the window. And over time, sunlight can affect not only your skin, but also sofas, chairs, curtains, flooring, tatami mats, and furniture.

That is why window treatment matters.

A high UV-cut voile curtain helps reduce UV rays while still allowing natural light into the room. It is a simple and beautiful way to protect both comfort and interiors.

Featured item: “SORIA” / C1407・C1408 from ASWAN’s curtain collection “AUTHENSE edit10”.

SORIA is a functional voile curtain with high UV-cut performance, heat-shielding properties, flame retardancy, washable care, and Shadow Off A Class privacy performance.

For homes, apartments, hotels, serviced residences, and interior projects, functional lace curtains can add more than beauty. They can bring comfort, protection, and long-term value to everyday spaces.

────────────────── Catalog: AUTHENSE edit10 Category: Function Voile & Lace Item: SORIA Product No.: C1407・C1408 Functions: High UV-cut, Heat shielding, Flame retardant, Washable, Shadow Off A Class

They are about comfort under bare feet.

ASWAN’s “-2℃” series is a cool-touch rug designed for humid summer living. With a cooling finish using xylitol and mint, it gives a refreshing feel when touched by bare skin.

It helps make summer living rooms more comfortable — for sitting, relaxing, and spending time on the floor.

Washable, antibacterial, and dust-mite resistant. A seasonal rug collection created for homes that want comfort, cleanliness, and a softer summer lifestyle.

In Japan, heatstroke among elderly people has become a serious concern.

According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency, elderly people accounted for about 57% of heatstroke emergency transports, and homes were the most common location, at about 38% from May to September 2025.

Of course, using air conditioning and staying in a cool environment is the most important measure. Regular communication and care from family members are also essential.

But for families living apart from their parents, there is another practical step to consider: high heat-shielding sheer curtains for the family home.

They cannot replace air conditioning. They are not a complete solution on their own.

However, once installed, they require no operation and can help reduce indoor temperature rise caused by heat entering through windows.

That makes them an easy-to-adopt interior solution for elderly households.

Local interior specialty stores can also support measuring, installation, and aftercare. For families living far away, having a trusted professional nearby can bring real peace of mind.

Interior products and interior specialty stores can play a role in addressing everyday social issues.

Before the full summer heat arrives, it may be time to review the windows in your family home. ──────────────────

Featured products High heat-shielding sheer curtains from ASWAN’s AUTHENSE and Febreze Curtain collections.

Functions include: High heat shielding, flame retardancy, washability, UV cut, Shadow Off Class A, mirror effect. Some Febreze Curtain items also feature antibacterial and anti-odor performance.

For more details, please visit “AUTHENSE” or “Febreze Curtain” from the link in our profile @aswan_jp.

Curtains and carpets are not just decorative items.

We open curtains in the morning. We walk across the floor when we come home. We relax, spend time with family, and sleep surrounded by interior textiles.

They are always part of everyday life.

That is why curtains and carpets should not be chosen casually. Texture, color, light, touch, comfort underfoot, accurate measuring, and long-term usability all matter.

Good interiors are not only about how a room looks. They are about how daily life feels.

For those looking for the right products, local interior specialty stores can help you choose interiors that truly fit your home and lifestyle.

Sheer curtains are not only for softening the view from outside or bringing gentle light into the room.

Today’s functional sheers can also help with heat control, UV protection, washability, privacy, and maintaining natural brightness indoors.

From Japan’s humid rainy season to the peak of summer, windows become an important part of everyday comfort. Even a small curtain update can change how a room feels. Before summer begins, why not start with the window area?

The transparency of a curtain. The thickness and texture of the fabric. The way colors change when natural light comes through. The feeling of carpet underfoot. The atmosphere a rug creates in a room.

Some things cannot be fully understood from a smartphone screen.

That is why we recommend seeing and touching curtains, carpets, and rugs in person before choosing them.

At ASWAN’s “Clear House” showrooms, visitors can experience curtains, carpets, rugs, and other interior textiles firsthand, while consulting with our staff.

Choosing interior products is not only about finding an item. It is about discovering comfort that fits each lifestyle and space.

ASWAN operates Clear House showrooms in major cities across Japan, including Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka.

Traditional Japanese rooms with shoji screens have a calm, refined warmth. One reason is the way washi paper gently diffuses sunlight, filling the room with soft brightness.

ASWAN’s “Mino” and “Shamino” curtains bring this light-diffusing quality to modern windows by weaving Mino washi paper into the fabric.

They help reduce the glare of direct sunlight while spreading natural light softly throughout the room. It is a functional beauty that only natural materials can express.

An old yet new choice for the window: washi. Discover the unique expression of light it brings to interior spaces.

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Product: Mino Item No.: C1392 Category: Sheer Functions: Washable, Shadow Off Class A

Product: Shamino Item No.: C1452 Category: Function / Voile & Lace Functions: Washable, Heat shielding, UV cut, Shadow Off Class A

Kitchens, washrooms, and toilets are spaces we use every day. That is why odors, moisture, and discomfort underfoot can easily become a concern.

As Japan’s humid rainy season approaches, many people start to rethink cleanliness around these areas.

ASWAN has introduced the Febreze Mats series: kitchen mats, bath mats, and toilet mats. Each mat meets P&G’s standards and features Febreze deodorizing and antibacterial functions. In addition to this reliable cleanliness, the mats are also water-absorbent, quick-drying, washable, and designed with anti-slip backing.

You can place them in areas where odors are a concern, and wash them whenever dirt or moisture becomes noticeable. With simple designs and easy-to-use colors, they fit naturally into a wide range of interior spaces.

Cleanliness you can trust. Designs that are easy to use every day. Before the rainy season begins, why not improve your everyday comfort from the floor up?

────────────────── Product Febreze Mats / Fresica Item No.: JE6001-65 / 95 / 20 Functions: Deodorizing & antibacterial / Water-absorbent / Quick-drying / Washable / Anti-slip backing

As Japan enters the humid rainy season, mosquitoes and small insects around windows become a common concern.

ASWAN’s “Pikulru” C2218 is an insect-repellent sheer curtain with a special finish that helps keep insects away.

It softly brings natural light into the room while offering practical functions for the season, including UV cut, washability, and Shadow Off Class A performance.

Not only insect sprays or screens — curtains can also be part of seasonal comfort.

A functional Japanese sheer curtain for homes that value comfort, cleanliness, and everyday usability.

────────────────── Catalog: C’est la vie edit.8 Category: Function Sheer Product: Pikulru Item No.: C2218 Functions: Insect-repellent, Washable, UV cut, Shadow Off Class A

When days go by without being able to open the windows, humidity tends to build up around the window area.

Have you ever looked down at the hem of your curtains and been shocked to find small black spots?

Once mold appears on curtains, removing it can be extremely difficult. That is why, before Japan’s rainy season fully begins, it is important to create an environment where mold is less likely to grow.

ASWAN’s Fessler (C1421) is a curtain with an anti-mold function.

Even around windows where humidity tends to accumulate, it helps inhibit the growth of mold and supports a cleaner, more comfortable living space.

Even if you think, “My home should be fine,” condensation and humidity from indoor drying may gradually build up in curtains without you noticing.

Because this is a space where your family breathes every day, add a sense of unseen comfort to your windows.

Before the rainy season truly begins, why not start with a “health check” for your home curtains?

────────────────── Catalog: AUTHENSE edit10 Category: Function / Voile & Lace Design Name: Fessler Item No.: C1421 Functions: Anti-mold (SEK), Flame Retardant, Washable, Heat Shielding, UV Cut, Stain Resistant, Shadow-off Class A, Mirror-effect Curtain