Choosing not to have 'bulky guest bedding': The concept of 'Nebukuron' that doesn't occupy closet space

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Guest bedding has long been based on the premise that it is something you keep at home, even if you have no immediate plans to use it. It is common to have bedding occupy a corner of a closet or wardrobe for guests who may only visit a few times a year. People have generally accepted this as unavoidable because 'it's for guests.'

However, in recent years, changes in living environments and lifestyles have led more people to rethink this assumption. Especially in urban areas, with an increasing number of homes lacking storage space, many feel burdened by storing infrequently used guest bedding. Against this backdrop, the 'Nebukuron'—a warm bedding series derived from sleeping bags, developed by the outdoor brand Bears Rock—is gaining attention.

Nebukuron is a bedding series designed by the company, which has been developing and improving sleeping bags for years, utilizing its expertise in structure and thermal insulation to create bedding that is 'easy to use at home.' It has met the needs of those looking to store bedding with long periods of non-use in as little space as possible.

■ Solving the 'Storage Problem' of Guest Bedding
'I want to have guest bedding, but I don't have space to store it.' Many families face this concern. While guest bedding is not used frequently, it is essential when needed. However, a full set of thick futons takes up a significant amount of space in closets or wardrobes.

Nebukuron was developed with a focus on this 'storage dilemma.' It can be rolled up compactly after use and taken out quickly when needed. It is easy to handle, even for those living alone or in homes with limited storage. Utilizing its sleeping bag-inspired structure, it features a design that wraps around the body. It is used not only for guests but also as bedding for visits or as spare bedding.

■ Reasons why it is chosen for guests
1. Flexible use instead of just 'storing it away'
Nebukuron is characterized by not limiting where or by whom it is used. In urban apartments, it is used not only for guests at home but also taken along when visiting family members living apart, serving as bedding during such visits. The ability to use it flexibly according to one's lifestyle, rather than as 'bedding kept strictly for guests,' is one reason it is chosen.

2. Structure derived from sleeping bags to retain warmth easily
Nebukuron applies sleeping bag structure to retain air layers by wrapping around the body, making it difficult for warmth to escape. It can be adapted to room temperatures and individual users through zipper control and adjustments of the bedding used inside. It is designed to easily accommodate the different thermal comfort levels of various guests.

3. Storage prioritized, especially since it spends more time stored away
Guest bedding is used for less time than it is stored. Therefore, reducing the burden of storage is a key point. Because Nebukuron can be folded compactly after use, it achieves a size that is easy to store in a corner of a closet or wardrobe. It reduces the burden of 'securing storage space for guest bedding,' allowing effective use of limited spaces.

■ Not just for daily use, but also for disaster preparedness
Nebukuron is also chosen as a provision for disaster preparedness, not just for guests. Its practicality—allowing for daily use within limited storage while serving as cold-protection bedding when needed—is highly regarded.

■ Re-release of 'Khaki Brown'
We are re-releasing the popular 'Khaki Brown' color. Khaki Brown is a calm earth color that blends easily into spaces like living rooms and bedrooms. The inner fabric features a gentle color, creating a warm design.

【Product Specifications】
● Size
(Unfolded): Approx. 210cm x 100cm
(Stored): Approx. 45cm x 32cm
● Weight: Approx. 2.5kg
● Washable
● Utility model registered product