Custom Dakimakura: SKU vs Artwork Reference Guide

Published by Dakimakura Store · Published October 29, 2026

A custom dakimakura order can start in two different places: an existing design you can identify by its product code, or a set of references that explains the artwork you want. Choosing the right starting point helps the store understand the request and helps you compare the physical cover options before checkout.

This guide compares two actual listings and the decisions each one asks you to make. Their fields and construction choices are different, so review the exact page and confirm the details of your request with the store. Neither route should be assumed to include an inner pillow unless the listing says so.

Choose your starting point

If you have found a design already shown in the shop, write down its product code and the URL of its listing. A code can help identify the specific design among similar names. It is still wise to open the original product page and verify that it is the one you intend to reference.

If you want to discuss artwork using references, prepare clear front and back instructions. Identify which image relates to which side, and explain any details that are important to you. Confirm with the store that your references are suitable and that you have the rights needed to use them.

The custom cover collection contains several kinds of products. Check the individual listing rather than assuming every custom product has the same fields, dimensions or construction.

Route one: identify an existing design by SKU

The CSAZ custom construction listing has an Enter SKU field and a Type selector for Apart Legs or Zipper. Its description asks shoppers to identify the existing design they want and select the physical construction.

Copy the design’s code carefully, then compare the entered code with the original product page. Product codes are easy to confuse when several listings have similar characters or names. If the original listing has a code with punctuation or a suffix, include it exactly as shown. Ask the store if a design is suitable for your selected construction before placing the order.

The CSAZ listing describes 150 × 50 cm, 160 × 50 cm and 180 × 60 cm options, with Two Way Tricot and Upgraded Two Way Tricot choices. These are facts about this listing, not promises that every artwork can be used with every option. Confirm the live selectors and final configured price before checkout.

Route two: explain a design with references

The artist design custom cover asks for front and back references. Its listing describes 100 × 34 cm, 120 × 40 cm, 150 × 50 cm, 160 × 50 cm and 180 × 60 cm sizes, along with five material choices. It describes the inner pillow as a separate purchase.

Start with a short written description of what belongs on each side. Label files clearly, such as “front” and “back,” and include a note when a detail in one file is meant only as a reference. This helps distinguish the intended final arrangement from supporting material.

Do not assume the store will automatically redraw, modify or approve a particular file. Ask what the chosen service includes and whether your references are acceptable. If a detail is essential, make it explicit and confirm the arrangement with the store rather than relying on a file name alone.

Compare the two listings before choosing

• Starting information: CSAZ uses an existing design SKU; the artist design listing uses front and back references.
• Construction: CSAZ provides a Type selector for Apart Legs or Zipper. Confirm how the chosen type matches your insert.
• Size and fabric: the listings offer different sets of options. Compare the current selectors rather than assuming they match.
• Insert: both descriptions identify the inner pillow as separate; plan that purchase if you do not already have one.
• Unclear requests: ask the store which route and configuration can accommodate your design before ordering.

These differences make the comparison more useful than simply looking at a starting price. Select the intended size, fabric and construction on the relevant page, then check the cart total for your actual configuration. A displayed price can change with the options you choose.

Check the physical pillow setup first

A design code or reference file describes the artwork, but it does not establish whether your existing inner pillow will fit. Check its labeled length and width and compare both with the size options on your selected custom listing. If you are unsure about the measurements, take notes before opening several product tabs.

Construction needs its own check. If you choose Apart Legs or Zipper, ask whether your particular insert is compatible with that type. Equal overall dimensions alone do not establish that a specialized cover and insert are interchangeable. The apart-legs insert fit guide explains the distinction between dimensions and construction.

If you need an insert, browse the inner pillow options after choosing the cover format. Verify the listed dimensions and construction for the exact insert, and confirm compatibility with the store if the product descriptions do not answer your question.

Make your request easy to review

Write one short note that separates the design from the physical product. For a SKU-based request, include the original product URL and the code entered in the field. For a reference-based request, identify the intended front and back and name the files you are supplying. In both cases, list the size, fabric and any construction choice.

Then add questions that affect your decision: whether the reference is suitable, whether the construction matches your insert and what production schedule currently applies. Keep the questions specific. “Can product code X be used with this selected Type?” is easier to answer than a broad request to make everything match.

The custom order brief guide offers a framework for organizing those details. Keep a copy of your final note and the store’s answers with your order information so you can refer to the agreed configuration later.

A final cart review

Before paying, open the cart and read each selection as a separate line of information. Confirm the listing, quantity, size and fabric. Where applicable, verify the Type and the SKU or references you supplied. If the displayed configuration differs from your plan, resolve it before placing the order.

Do not assume the cover includes an insert just because a full pillow appears in a product photo. Check the listed contents, and add a compatible insert separately if needed. If a custom request cannot be fully explained through the available fields, contact the store before ordering and retain the response.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use any product code in the SKU field?

The field is intended to identify an existing design. Ask the store whether your specific code is suitable for the chosen custom construction before ordering.

Do the two listings offer the same sizes?

No. The artist design listing describes five sizes, while CSAZ lists three. Check each product’s current selector for your intended size and fabric.

Is an inner pillow included?

The descriptions for the two listings discussed here say the inner pillow is separate. Check the current product page and cart for your particular purchase.

Can I send different artwork for each side?

The artist design listing has front and back reference fields. Explain which reference belongs to each side and confirm the requirements and suitability with the store.

Does matching the size guarantee a specialized insert will fit?

No. Size is one check; construction is another. Confirm the selected cover type and insert compatibility before purchasing.

Choose the route that matches the information you have, verify the cover and insert as a complete setup, and use the exact product fields to make your request clear. A few minutes of checking can make a custom order easier to review and more enjoyable to plan.