Judo Gi

Since its creation in 1882 by Jigoro Kano of Japan, Judo has become one of the most popular martial arts in the world. It is quite rigorous and physically demanding sport, appearing in several major international sports competitions. Therefore, when participating in judo training, it is important that high quality judo uniform, or gi in Japanese, be worn to avoid tearing and damage.

judo uniforms are generally constructed from 100% cotton, bleached. Cotton is the best choice for breathability. Care must be taken when laundering, as most judo uniforms are not pre-shrunk and will shrink to a size of the excess heat. Therefore, washing in cold water and air drying is highly recommended to avoid shrinkage.

There are three parts of the judo uniform: jacket, belt and pants. The jacket is quilted with a thick neck and wide sleeves flexible. Two divisions are short on each side of the hip which are reinforced by a web extra. The jacket is fastened with a belt, according to the level of color, bound round the waist and knotted. The pants feature an elastic waistband with sliding legs open to allow movement. In areas where there may be a lot of friction or stress of driving, building on the seams and extra padding is needed to prevent damage. These include the shoulder, collar, knees and crotch of the pants.

The fabric for the GI's comes in a variety of thicknesses and textures. For training purposes, judo uniforms are made from single weave. The proper weight for a judoka (judo practitioner) is measured in ounces or grams, and depends on their ability and age. Traditionally, beginners at a younger age opt for light weight while former advanced students and instructors choose heavier. Weight can vary from 7 ounces or 198.44 grams to 1150 grams or 40.57 ounces.

For competitions, double weave fabric is ideal for judo uniforms, making them thicker and heavier. judo uniforms for the competition tend to be more durable and therefore more expensive than single weave. Although training judo uniforms are white uniforms at the competition also come in blue.

Superior quality judo uniforms should not weigh on the practitioner and restrict their movements. They must register freely and comfortably on the body.