Museum-Grade Washi for Conservation, Design, and Modern Industry
For more than a century, Edofiber has distributed authentic Japanese Washi known for its exceptional strength, transparency, and archival stability.
Our conservation-grade papers are trusted worldwide for the restoration and preservation of cultural heritage.
Washi’s unique fiber structure also makes it exceptionally well suited for contemporary applications, including premium stationery, packaging, and fine art printing.
Through sustainable craftsmanship and consistent quality standards, Edofiber brings this heritage material to today’s conservation professionals, designers, and manufacturers.
What Makes Washi Exceptional
Washi ( 和紙 ) is traditional Japanese paper made from long, hand-processed plant fibers. These fibers create a paper that is remarkably strong, flexible, breathable, long-lasting and stable over time, qualities that distinguish Washi from conventional wood-pulp papers.
Edofiber continues this tradition using modern quality control and responsible sourcing.
Key characteristics of Edofiber Washi include:
- Archival-safe, acid-free, and pH neutral composition
- Long-fiber strength in ultra-thin weights
- Breathable structure suitable for conservation treatments
- Excellent ink receptivity for printing and artistic use
- Natural warm texture and translucency
- Sustainable and biodegradable materials
Conservation & Restoration
Trusted Worldwide for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Edofiber’s conservation-grade Washi is developed specifically for professional restoration and archival use. Our papers, including ultra-thin Tengujō, are valued for their strength, transparency, and compatibility with historic paper fibers.
They are commonly used for:
- Mending tears and losses
- Lining and backing fragile documents
- Promoting mechanical stabilization of drawings, watercolors, books, prints, and manuscripts
- Reinforcing brittle or weakened papers
- Sculpture restoration
- Creating archival supports, tabs, and housings
We provide consistent quality, detailed technical specifications, and reliable supply for museums, archives, libraries, universities, and conservation studios.
Modern Applications of Washi
A Heritage Material with Contemporary Uses
The same qualities that make Washi indispensable in conservation (i.e. strength, stability, beauty) also support a wide range of modern applications.
Office and Stationery
Durable, tactile papers for notebooks, planners, file and presentation folders, envelopes, calligraphy, and letterpress printing.
Premium Packaging
The most desirable option for sustainable packaging to address surging consumer demands on sustainable products as their buying choice. Natural textures and refined surfaces that elevate product presentation and communicate craftsmanship and sustainability.
Printing and Creative Arts
Exceptional ink absorption and dimensional stability for fine art printing, photography, publishing, and specialty print work.
About Edofiber
Connecting Japan’s Washi Makers to the World
Edofiber serves as a trusted conduit between independent Washi makers across Japan and professional users in the world. Through long-standing relationships with small, specialized papermaking studios—many inaccessible outside Japan—we provide reliable access to exceptional conservation-grade and specialty Washi papers.
By representing and distributing directly from these makers, Edofiber offers consistent quality, clear specifications, dependable supply, and often more competitive pricing for higher-quality materials.
We proudly serve conservation professionals, cultural institutions, designers, manufacturers, educators, and artists around the world.
Work With Us
Whether you are restoring a historical artifact or developing a modern product, Edofiber offers the expertise, materials, and support to meet professional standards.
