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A dakimakura (抱き枕, literally "hug pillow") is a Japanese-style body pillow: a long pillow you wrap your arms and legs around while you sleep or relax. In anime collecting, the word usually means the printed cover: a soft, full-length case with character artwork on one or both sides. This guide explains how dakimakura covers work, which DakiHeaven sizes and fabrics to compare, and when custom printing or image upscaling makes sense. What does "dakimakura" mean? The word combines daki (抱き, "to hug …

Most anime dakimakura covers use 150 × 50 cm or 160 × 50 cm, but DakiHeaven's custom cover options go further. You can choose compact formats, standard dakimakura sizes, larger 170/180 cm covers, and oversized display sizes up to 240 × 80 cm. This guide explains which size to pick, which insert to buy, and what resolution your artwork should have. The two classic dakimakura sizes Size In inches Best for 150 × 50 cm ~59 × 19.7 in The classic standard, easiest …

The fabric you choose decides how your dakimakura feels, how sharp the print looks, how much the cover stretches around the pillow, and which zipper finish you get. DakiHeaven offers six fabric options: 2WT Comfort Max, 2WT Precision Max, 2WT Plus, 2 Way Tricot, Plush Velvet, and Peachskin. This guide explains which one to pick. DakiHeaven fabric comparison Fabric Best for Feel Print clarity Zipper 2WT Comfort Max Ultimate softness Soft, delicate, highly stretchy Clear and vivid Reinforce …

Yes, you can wash a dakimakura cover, but the safe method is gentle: remove the insert, turn the cover inside-out, close the zipper, use cold water and mild detergent, then air-dry only. This protects DakiHeaven fabrics like 2WT Comfort Max, 2WT Precision Max, 2WT Plus, 2 Way Tricot, Plush Velvet, and Peachskin. Before you wash: 4 quick rules Remove the inner pillow. Wash the cover only, never the insert. Turn the cover inside-out. This protects the printed surface from rubbing. Close the zippe …