ARTEC designs, manufactures, and retails Japanese traditional washi paper and human-/eco-friendly products. For decorating a dining table with tableware that follows the changing seasons, there is an assortment of various washi, including far-infrared antibacterial washi in which natural ceramic is incorporated. ARTEC also produces health-conscious interior decorating materials, such as “scallop shell powder mixed washi” that features the potential effects of absorbing and breaking down toxic substances in the air.