Washing on a higher temperature can not only cause excessive shrinking but can also warp the collar of the jacket. Washing and drying on high temperatures can cause the collar to warp out of shape. They are treated with a special dye sealing process in manufacture to there is no need to wash with any other products ie vinegar, bicarbonate of soda etc.
DRYING: -Under no circumstance should you place your BJJ GI in a tumble dryer, this will cause high levels of shrinkage and will stress all areas of the BJJ GI causing it to lose shape see above section on washing at high temperatures - Always allow your GI to dry naturally do not let it dry against any high temperatures ie, radiators, towel rails.
Otherwise buy more GI's so they have time to dry preferably from us lol. Fightshopca , May 29, Joined: Oct 15, Messages: 1, Likes Received: 0. Depends on the kind of gi. I have a Infiniti competitor gi that will shrink if I dry it at all.
My gameness air gis I tumble dry them about halfway with no issues at all. JohnSouth , Jun 3, You must log in or sign up to reply here. Show Ignored Content. Share This Page Tweet. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Accept Learn More Can I wash my GI with other clothes? Yes, you can. However, considering how smelly it can be comparing to your normal clothes, use longer wash. Then, even with low temperature used, your clothes will be clean and fresh. The manufacturers all state that their Gi's are pre-shrunk but this only means that is will stay the same size if you stick with their washing instructions cold water wash, air dry.
If you put the Gi into a hot water wash and hot dryer setting you can shrink the sleeves and pant legs several inches. Do you wash white gis with dark colored gis in the washing machine? I mix colors, just like regular laundry. You work hard for your belt, so get the best quality belts for your BJJ journey.
The belts by Venum age very well, so you can display them when you move up to your next belt. Some people actually like the faded look that washing your belt creates, it makes the belt look aged and well-used.
Some people prefer their gi to be a bit softer when they put it on before training, which is absolutely fine. Using fabric softener to soften your gi is not recommended. The ingredients used in fabric softeners break down the fibers of your gi over time, significantly shortening its lifespan and increasing the likelihood of your gi being torn while training.
Not to fear, there are a few things you can do to bring your tired gi back to life:. The time it takes for your gi to air-dry will depend on the humidity, air circulation and the environmental temperature. In highly humid areas with low temperatures and very little air circulation, your gi can take up to 48 hours or more to dry properly if at all.
Slow drying your gi will often result in your gi smelling damp. If your gi is hung outside in the sun on a warm day with a breeze, it should dry within 30 — 60 min. If you make sure that your gi is properly drained before hanging it up to air-dry, it will significantly shorten drying time.
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