When moving a shikibuton on the Isle of Man, work from the selected model's actual weight and folded dimensions. Check the handling route and transport space, including any journey off the island. A portable format does not guarantee an easy lift or a fit in every vehicle.
Which measurements are easy to overlook?
Check storage doors and the space along the route where you will carry the bedding, not only the vehicle's loading area. Do not plan around unverified packed measurements; ask for the information you need before buying.
How do I restart care after a move?
Inspect the bedding and let it air in a dry place before using it on the new base. Measure that base again and check its condition. Store only dry bedding, and inspect it after a period of storage rather than assuming it remains ready for guests.
| Model | Size | Length × width × thickness | Weight | Folded in three | In local bed terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIMARI | Japanese Standard Single | 210 × 100 × approx. 10 cm · 82.7 × 39.4 × 3.9 in | Approx. 5 kg | Approx. 70 × 100 × 30 cm | 10 cm wider than a standard Single. |
| HIMARI | Comfort Single | 210 × 120 × approx. 10 cm · 82.7 × 47.2 × 3.9 in | Approx. 6 kg | Approx. 70 × 120 × 30 cm | The width of a Small Double, all to yourself. |
| HIMARI | Extra-Wide Single | 210 × 140 × approx. 10 cm · 82.7 × 55.1 × 3.9 in | Approx. 7 kg | Approx. 70 × 140 × 30 cm | About the width of a Double: spacious for one, and can suit two smaller sleepers. |
| SORA | Japanese Standard Single | 200 × 100 × approx. 12 cm · 78.7 × 39.4 × 4.7 in | Approx. 6 kg | Approx. 67 × 100 × 36 cm | 10 cm wider than a standard Single. |
| SORA | Extra-Wide Single | 200 × 140 × approx. 12 cm · 78.7 × 55.1 × 4.7 in | Approx. 8 kg | Approx. 67 × 140 × 36 cm | About the width of a Double: spacious for one, and can suit two smaller sleepers. |