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Who says doing laundry has to be purely functional?
Say hello to Toshiba's JAPANDi STYLE washer and dryer, an aesthetic addition to any home.
Toshiba's JAPANDi STYLE range features home appliances that blend Japanese craftsmanship with Scandinavian simplicity, creating designs that are both functional and visually refined.
If you're tired of comparing specs of the same old washing machines and dryers, and just want something that looks good without compromising on quality, Toshiba has got you covered.
At first glance, the new Toshiba 13kg Front Load Washer and 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer stand out with their minimalist, cohesive design
Both appliances are designed to seamlessly blend into different living spaces. Whether placed side by side or stacked, they offer flexible installation options that help save space while keeping your home looking neat, harmonious, and well-organised.
What catches your eye immediately is Toshiba's signature Takumi wood-grain panel, a 10-layer carved finish that is scratch-resistant and stain-resistant.
It brings a natural, minimalist Japandi aesthetic that makes the appliances feel more like part of your interior design, rather than standalone machines.
In terms of features, the Toshiba 13kg Japandi Front Load Washer helps keep your clothes looking new longer
One of the biggest frustrations with laundry is how clothes lose colour, while whites slowly turn dull or yellow.
Toshiba's Origin Color Technology (SIRIM CVC certified) addresses this, helping to preserve colour vibrancy and improve whiteness even after repeated washes. So instead of clothes looking worn out after a few cycles, they stay looking newer for longer.
For hygiene, Toshiba has GreatSteam, which uses high-temperature steam to penetrate deep into fabrics and eliminate up to 99.99% of bacteria. This is especially useful for kids' clothing, innerwear, and everyday wear where hygiene matters.
Here's what the washer's extra-large 365mm porthole and 535m drum give you:
- Better cleaning performance: A higher lifting path and stronger dropping power helps remove stains thoroughly, even on bulky or heavily-soiled items.
- More stetching, less wrinkling: A larger tumbling space allows clothes to move freely, helping maintain fabric shape while reducing creases.
- Hassle-free loading and unloading: The wider porthole lets you load and unload larger items, such as blankets, quilts, and bedspreads, with little effort.
To solve inconsistent wash results, Toshiba has an AI Smart Washing System that automatically detects load weight, fabric type, and soil level. It then optimises water, energy, and wash time, removing the usual guesswork and delivering consistent results across different loads.
The washer also comes with hygiene care features, including an anti-bacterial gasket and drum clean programme, which help prevent odour and bacteria buildup inside the machine itself. And for everyday comfort, Toshiba features Aroma+ and Steam Refresh, which help lock in fragrance and remove odours without overwashing, so clothes come out fresh, soft, and ready to wear.
As for the Toshiba 9kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer, it is built to fix what traditional dryers often get wrong
Many dryers rely on high heat, which can damage fabrics, cause shrinkage, create wrinkles, and consume more energy.
That's why Toshiba has introduced a Dual Inverter Heat Pump system that dries clothes at gentler temperatures while maintaining strong airflow, so you get effective drying without the harsh heat.
This results in:
- Faster drying
- Lower noise
- Reduced fabric damage
- Better energy efficiency
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For hygiene, Toshiba has UV sterilisation during drying, which eliminates up to 99.9% of bacteria, making it suitable for items like towels, bedding, and kids' clothing.
The dryer also features sensor-based intelligent drying, which automatically adjusts time and temperature based on moisture levels. This helps prevent overdrying while preserving fabric softness and shape.
It's also Woolmark-certified, with added anti-crease and steam functions that reduce wrinkles, so clothes come out ready to wear with minimal extra care.
