Most Gi's I've had in the past would shrink quite a bit. How does this one hold up? Should I buy a little big knowing it will shrink down?
370110
No not really..i wash in delicate cycle &hang; dry over night...i have not stuck in dryer. .
370111
No not really..i wash in delicate cycle &hang dry over night...i have not stuck in dryer. .
1976939
I have only had it in for about 6 months, but it is pretty rigid, not like the canned foam. I don't expect any shrinkage.
8578
Going with the slightly bigger gi will allow you to shrink it a bit. I wear an A3 and it's a bit big, tried an A2 and it was too small to roll in comfortably.
782929
Having washed mine now several times, I'd recommend going larger if you are between sizes, as they do seem to shrink, just a little bit.
700495
Mine did not shrink even after a couple washes. I think I even ran it through the dryer but don't remember for sure.
638432
Hey bigman, I would recommend a Fuji Gi, they are only a little more money than this Gi and will not shrink like this cheaper type after washing. You 'will' sweat a lot in this heavy weight Gi, especially in the summer, so I would try a light weight Gi if possible. The Fuji Gi sizes are much more accurate. This Gi was too big for me and then shrunk a lot after washing. Always wash any Gi in cold water only and hang dry...no machine dry. Look on the name brand Gi size charts for the right fit. I'm 5'-7" 155lbs and an A2 Fuji Gi is perfect for me. The tops of this type of Gi can be a bit long (more like a Judo Gi), so its worth spending around $90 for a Fuji or Venum, I've been much happier with those two brands. Cheaper generic Gi's don't fit well and shrink...big time. Good luck
387017
Judo gi's run bigger than other martial art gi's in general. I'm 5'4" and I was swimming in a small, so a small should fit someone of your height well.
1640602
It is not pre-washed but when I washed and dried it I did not notice shrinking. You have to wash it when you get it to get all the starch out.
74592
This has held up nicely. No issues with shrinking. I wash normal cycle and dry with low heat setting on dryer and no issues.
84437
Unless you want shrinkage I suggest you never machine dry a heavy gi. I was told that if you what slight shrinkage you can take the gi out mid way, I tried this and while I could still wear that gi the shrinkage was more that I wanted.
1763284
I have this and it is true to size. It has D-rings in each corner and if you pull them tight, it doesn't stretch or sag much....good luck!
174617
Depends on how you wear your tactical clothes. I am 6' and have a 48-50" chest and wear an XL. I wear soft armor and plates over it so I want the shirt a little tighter to avoid any material bunching. I have a 2 XL for just going to the range. They are true to size and don't really shrink. They are more fitted in the chest area, but not restrictive.
389882
I did not experience any shrinkage when washing this skirt. I will share that it runs small - for me, it ran about one - one and a half sizes too small. Once I found the right size, the skirt has been fantastic! It's definitely worth the investment.
1030634
The cover is actually not pre shrunk, but as long as you use cold water and low heat dryer then it won't shrink. It also over cut as its 92 inches long not 90 so in case it shrink.
435071
That's 5 Feet and almost 8 inches and about 165lbs. I'm just a little bigger than that. I use an A2 but it's a little big for me. So you could probably go A1, depending on how much you think you might grow. My Gi is shrinking a little after 6 months of weekly use and washings, but it's still big for an A2.
286685
I'm looking for an answer to this as well. I'm 5'10" and 185lb. Most of the people answering questions here are in the 170lb range. I have a Fuji gi and the A4 top fits just right, but the A4 pants are kind of loose. Everyone here seems to think the pants run large, so what I would really like is to get an A4 top and, maybe, A3 pants. I wonder if anyone sells like that.
1030633
I washed and dryed it and it is still about the same size. I've been very happy with it.