Ai-Wall wallpaper has obtained an F Four Star rating and is made with 100% pure Igusa Straw cultivated in the city of Yatsushiro in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan.

Ai-Wall is 100% natural Igusa straw wallpaper - using Yatsushiro, Kumamoto's premium Igusa Straw. Touch and feel the goodness of Ai-Wall. Faint natural fragrances and earthy colors are sure to satisfy you.

Japan Testing Center for Construction Materials, Inspection results

Ai-Wall is a "Breathing Wallpaper"

The contrasting data between Ai-Wall and vinyl wallpapers indicates that Ai-Wall has four times more absorbing & releasing characteristics than vinyl wallpapers. You may enjoy comfortable living even during a rainy season. You will notice an ease of breathing and have a feeling of being surrounded by nature.

Japan Testing Center for Construction Materials, Inspection results

Graph-1: Humidity Absorption and Release testing results

Japan Testing Center for Construction Materials, Inspection results

Graph-2: Temperature and Humidity testing results

  • Test methodology: Completed according to JISA4170-1 (Absorption & humidity-release characteristic test methodology for humidity control construction material - 1st section: Humidity response method)
  • Testing materials: Ai-Wall and vinyl wallpaper glued to gypsum board (thickness: 12.5mm)
  • Testing organization: Central Testing Facility of Environmental Group, Japan Testing Center for Construction Materials

We have received overwhelmingly positive responses from our customers; "Ai-Wall appears to be breathing.", "The humidity doesn't bother us anymore", etc.

Ai-Wall responds to high humidity in the air and slightly recesses as shown in the picture; note the areas circled in green which gives you the impression of breathing. This is the reason why Ai-Wall is called "breathing wallpaper".

About Japan Testing Center for Construction Materials

  • Address Yusen Kayaba-Cho Building, 8~9th Floor, 2-9-8 Kayaba-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 103-0025

    Telephone number 03-3664-9211

  • Overview

    Construction Material Testing Foundation exists for the purpose of testing not only construction materials, components, and equipments, but also to examines, investigate, inspects, and research construction related systems as well. The foundation is the largest of its kind in Japan, and is known for their accuracy, fairness, and neutrality.