A yukata is a type of Japanese garment that is a casual version of the kimono. It is usually made of cotton or synthetic fabric, and is wrapped around the body and fastened with a sash called an obi. The name yukata translates to "bathing cloth," and it was originally intended to be worn as a quick way to cover the body and absorb remaining moisture after bathing in a communal bath. Nowadays, yukata are worn in a variety of settings, including summer festivals and as loungewear. They are similar in appearance to the nemaki, a unisex short-sleeved kimono-like garment worn by guests at traditional inns. Yukata are worn by both men and women, and are made with straight seams and wide sleeves. Mens yukata have a shorter sleeve extension of approximately 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) from the armpit seam, compared to the longer 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) sleeve extension in womens yukata. Yukata are traditionally indigo and white in color, but modern yukata commonly feature multicolored designs and are designed to be machine washable.