| Since it was created in 1882 by Kano Jigoro of | | | | from pulling, reinforcement at the seams and |
| Japan, Judo has become one of the most popular | | | | additional padding is vital to prevent damage. |
| martial arts in the world. It is quite a rigorous and | | | | These include the shoulders, collar, knees, and |
| physically demanding sport, appearing in several | | | | crotch of the pants. |
| major international sports competitions. As a | | | | The cloth for gi's comes in a variety of weights |
| result, when partaking in judo training, it is | | | | and textures. For training purposes, judo uniforms |
| important that a high quality judo uniform, or gi in | | | | are made out of single weave cloth. The |
| Japanese, be worn to avoid tearing and damage. | | | | appropriate weight for a Judoka (Judo practitioner) |
| Judo uniforms are generally constructed out of | | | | is measured in ounces or grams, and depends on |
| 100% cotton, bleached white. Cotton is the best | | | | their ability and age. Usually, beginners at a |
| choice for breathability. Care should be taken | | | | younger age opt for lighter weights while older |
| when laundering, as most judo uniforms are not | | | | advanced students and instructors choose heavier |
| pre-shrunken and will shrink up to a full size from | | | | ones. Weights can vary from 7 ounces or 198.44 |
| excess heat. Therefore, washing in cool water | | | | grams to 40.57 ounces or 1150 grams. |
| and air drying is highly recommended to avoid | | | | For competitions, double weave cloth is ideal for |
| shrinkage. | | | | judo uniforms, making them thicker and heavier. |
| There are three pieces to the judo uniform: the | | | | Judo uniforms for competition use tend to be |
| jacket, the belt, and the pants. The jacket is | | | | more durable, and as a result, much more |
| quilted with a thick pliable collar and wide sleeves. | | | | expensive than single weave. While training judo |
| Two short splits are on either side of the hip, | | | | uniforms come in white, competition level |
| which are reinforced with extra cloth. The jacket | | | | uniforms also come in blue. |
| is secured with a belt, coloured according to level, | | | | Higher quality judo uniforms should not weigh |
| wrapped tightly around the body and knotted. | | | | down the practitioner and restrict their |
| The pants feature an elasticized drawstring waist | | | | movement. They should fit loosely and |
| with wide legs to allow for movement. In areas | | | | comfortably on the body. |
| where there may be a lot of friction or stress | | | | |