P-sling Sijira Cotton Baby Sling

P-sling SIJIRA cotton baby slings have a very soft texture and gently wraps your baby. This cotton fabric is created exclusively for Psling New York by a traditional Japanese technique called Awa Sijira-ori (a method of weaving) which is usually used for making a cotton summer kimono (a yukata). Awa Shijira-ori is created as a result of applying a different weaving tension to the warp and the weft. This technique brings out an uneven surface called Shibo. This Shibo surface with a layer of air gives the material a pleasant texture (feel) which is also light and comfortable to wear.

The fabric is highly hygroscopic and breathable. Although made of cotton, it has cooling qualities similar to linen. You will be amazed that even in hot weather, the fabric breathes well and immediately dries. Babies do not yet have enough capability to properly adjust body temperature to external environment, so baby often sweat throughout summer and even in the winter.

UPDATE ON FABRIC: Blue Soda and Mango will be unavailable until approximately late April/May 2008.

This has been a very popular fabric choice and will be back on our menu to order as soon as Japan gets this fabric back in stock. Otherwise, if an order says it is "Backordered", your sling will be custom-ordered. Depending on whether it ships from New York (a week wait) or Japan (2-6 weeks wait), we will let you know the ETA within 48 hours of your order.