The history of the yukata
The origin of the yukata goes back to the Heian era (794-1194). Noblemen would wear a type of robe when they took a steam bath in order to avoid direct contact with hot steam. It is said that noblemen in the Heian era had a custom of not being naked even inside a bathtub. Those robes were originally called yukatabira, but ordinary people started wearing them on the way home from a public bath and the name was shortened to yukata. In modern Japan, we wear them as a casual, cotton Kimono in summer as well as a bathrobe.
The width of kimono cloth is usually 37cm, and with a possible maximum size of 40.5cm. For that reason most Kimono are one size. You just need to adjust the length if its necessary. When folded flat it is ideal for taking on holiday.
Nemaki
The cotton Kimono robe or also called a lined cotton yukata has a thin gauze lining making it a perfect for use as a house robe, bath robe and as sleeping wear. The 100% cotton lining becomes very soft after just one wash making a comfort garment to wear around the house. Usually having a navy or white background with assorted deigns. The nemaki robe can be distinguished from other cotton yukata from the straight shape of the sleeves.
How to Wear
Warp the right side over your body then overlap it with the left side and tie with belt.
NOTE: Right on top of left is only used to dress a body for burial.