Custom Body Pillow Guide: How a Dakimakura Pillow Is Made to Order

If you have been searching for a dakimakura pillow and keep running into pre-made designs, here is the part that trips people up: the best ones are made to order. A custom body pillow starts with art you choose, not a catalog. This guide covers what actually matters when you build one, from the file you upload to the fabric you pick.

What a custom body pillow actually is

A dakimakura is a long body pillow with a printed cover, usually featuring a character or piece of art you love. With a custom dakimakura, you supply the image, I print it on the cover, and it ships to you. The cover and the insert do different jobs. The cover holds the print, and the insert gives it shape and support.

Picking a size

Sizes are given in centimeters, width by length. Sizes run from 34x100 cm up to 60x180 cm. A few things to keep in mind:

• Length is the big decision. 150 and 160 cm are the classic full-body sizes. 180 cm is closer to human height.
• Width changes how the art sits. A wider cover gives your image more room without stretching.
• Smaller sizes like 34x100 are good for desks, travel, or a first order if you are testing your art.

Peachskin or 2way fabric

This is the choice people ask about most. Both take print well, so it comes down to feel:

• Peachskin is smooth with a soft matte surface and holds color cleanly. It is the budget-friendly, everyday pick.
• 2way is stretchier and softer to the touch, with a bit of sheen. It hugs the insert and tends to feel more premium.

Getting your art right

The print is only as good as the file. A few practical notes:

• Upload the highest resolution you have. Small web images look soft when blown up to pillow size.
• Match your art to the size ratio so nothing important gets cut off at the edges.
• You can print one image across both sides or a different image on each side.
• If you commissioned the art, make sure you have the artist's okay to print it.

What to expect after you order

Once your file and options are set, I print the cover and ship it. The insert is sold separately in most cases, so check whether you already have one that fits your chosen size before you buy.

When you are ready, upload your art and choose your size and fabric in the customizer at customdakimakura.net. Take your time with the preview, and reach out if you want a second look at your file before printing.