2WAY Tricot vs Peach Skin: Which Dakimakura Fabric to Choose?
By DakiCustomize Production Team Last updatedTL;DR (Quick Summary)
For DakiCustomize covers, choose 2WAY Tricot if a soft, smooth, stretchy feel matters most. Choose Peach Skin for a lightweight, smooth, budget-friendly option. For a favorite character or a cover you plan to keep and use regularly, 2WAY Tricot is our first recommendation.
2WAY Tricot vs Peach Skin at a Glance
| What matters to you | 2WAY Tricot | Peach Skin |
|---|---|---|
| Hand feel | Soft and smooth, with an elastic feel | Lightweight and smooth |
| Stretch and fitting | More give when easing in a correctly sized insert | Less give; fit the insert gradually |
| Print presentation | Better overall print finish in our range | Budget-friendly artwork printing |
| Best suited to | Favorite designs, collecting and regular hugging | Lower-cost covers and display on a budget |
| Price | Higher-priced option | Lower-priced option |
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Why Choose 2WAY Tricot for a Collection?
A cover you keep for a favorite character is something you may handle, hug and swap onto an insert repeatedly. The appeal of 2WAY Tricot is the combination: soft contact against the skin, a smooth surface for the artwork, and stretch that moves with the pillow.
It is an established choice in specialist dakimakura production. For example, Japanese printer Fules offers dedicated 2WAY Tricot cover fabrics. For collectors seeking that familiar stretchy dakimakura feel, it is the option we recommend in our range.
Print Finish and Getting the Cover On
Between our two options, we recommend 2WAY Tricot for the better overall print finish. If you have commissioned artwork or want a favorite illustration as a collection piece, this is where we would put the extra fabric budget. Peach Skin remains a practical choice when the lower price matters more.
The extra give also makes it easier to work a correctly sized insert into the cover and settle the corners into place. Support the insert, ease the fabric over it gradually, and keep the zipper clear. Choose matching dimensions rather than using stretch to accommodate an oversized pillow. Our insert-fitting guide shows the process.
When Peach Skin Makes Sense
You do not need to choose the more expensive fabric for every design. Peach Skin works well for a lower-cost first cover, occasional display, or several designs when keeping the total affordable is the priority. Its lightweight, smooth feel may be enough for what you want.
For either option, cold hand washing or a cold, gentle machine cycle in a laundry bag is supported. See the washing and drying guide before the first wash.
Compare Your Cover Options
Select your size to compare fabric prices. The printed pillowcase is sold separately from the insert.