Gold BJJ co-founder Dave talks about how to properly care for your Jiu Jitsu gi. Learn how to shrink (or avoid shrinking) your gi to get the perfect fit.
Also teatree oil works very well against smelly clothes. Just put a few drops on the Gi before washing it. After wahsing it you won’t smell it anymore if you use just a few drops
I wear an A1H in the aeroweave and it has shrunk ever so slightly through time but fits pretty well still. Would you recommend buying a size up in the valiant gi since it shrinks so much?
I bought your Calavera Gi and I'll start by saying it's a GREAT Gi! It's soft, strong, and looks great! But I bought it in a half size up to try and shrink it down (A2L shrinking down to A2). While it DOES shrink when I wash it as you suggested, it IMMEDIATELY stretches back out as soon as it gets pulled on or sweat in (or both, usually). What can I do to keep the gi from stretching back out right off the bat? Or did I make a mistake in trying to get a gi that I can shrink to fit like the video mentions?
Great questions! In our experience it can take a few wash and dry cycles for a gi to really settle into its final form. We haven't experienced gis returning to their original size from sweat, but sleeves do stretch a bit when an opponent or training partner gets good sleeve grips and is pulling hard on the fabric. Fighting grips is a really important skill and addressing them immediately should hopefully help a bit with the stretching. If the gi just feels a bit too long, a local tailor is a great option. They can get the sleeves exactly the length you would like for $10-20.
It can really depend on your size and the gis. I would suggest finding a gi brand and model that fits you great after a dryer cycle. Most size charts should be close to accurate after shrinking, but it can always help to contact the gi company. Lastly, a local tailor is a really affordable option to get a gi fitting perfect!
Thanks for the great info Dave! Nice hearing from the guys behind the whole operation!
Thank you!
Thanks for making this bruv!
Awesome tip with the vinegar.
needed this, thanks
Happy to help! Thanks!
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer added to your rinse cycle works great for getting rid of funky smells
Thanks for the tip!
Also teatree oil works very well against smelly clothes. Just put a few drops on the Gi before washing it. After wahsing it you won’t smell it anymore if you use just a few drops
Thanks for the tip! Will give it a try.
thanks. got my gi and i feel like a parachute in it. high heat and high spin it is!
Dry in the sun to get rid of stank too
I wear an A1H in the aeroweave and it has shrunk ever so slightly through time but fits pretty well still. Would you recommend buying a size up in the valiant gi since it shrinks so much?
I bought your Calavera Gi and I'll start by saying it's a GREAT Gi! It's soft, strong, and looks great!
But I bought it in a half size up to try and shrink it down (A2L shrinking down to A2). While it DOES shrink when I wash it as you suggested, it IMMEDIATELY stretches back out as soon as it gets pulled on or sweat in (or both, usually). What can I do to keep the gi from stretching back out right off the bat? Or did I make a mistake in trying to get a gi that I can shrink to fit like the video mentions?
Great questions! In our experience it can take a few wash and dry cycles for a gi to really settle into its final form. We haven't experienced gis returning to their original size from sweat, but sleeves do stretch a bit when an opponent or training partner gets good sleeve grips and is pulling hard on the fabric. Fighting grips is a really important skill and addressing them immediately should hopefully help a bit with the stretching.
If the gi just feels a bit too long, a local tailor is a great option. They can get the sleeves exactly the length you would like for $10-20.
Is it fair to say that it’s worth buying oversize and shrinking to fit?
Because with training multiple times a week there’s not time to hang dry
It can really depend on your size and the gis. I would suggest finding a gi brand and model that fits you great after a dryer cycle. Most size charts should be close to accurate after shrinking, but it can always help to contact the gi company.
Lastly, a local tailor is a really affordable option to get a gi fitting perfect!
What about color
Can you use fabric softener?
Never use that stuff period
Dave vs Cole 5 min round video?
Hahaha, good idea!
What happened to your tiktok account???