Whether you practice Taekwondo, Karate, BJJ, or Judo, your gi undergoes a lot of sweat, dirt and grime. Dirt can accumulate on the training mat and training equipment on a daily basis, and due to this every dojo is always kept clean and all equipment are also maintained hygienically on a daily basis. Nonetheless, while grappling or sparring, your gi comes in contact with various surfaces, and it gets dirty. Your own sweat is also absorbed by the canvas, cotton, or poly-cotton fabric of your gi. All this makes your gi smell awful after a hard training session. Generally, the smells are removed after washing and drying in the sun, but sometimes some smells are stubborn, and they remain.
Getting rid of stubborn smells from your gi can be tricky, but with few methods, it’s definitely manageable. The first method is to buy a high-quality gi, so that the quality of the fabric will ensure that during washing, the molecules causing the smell will be loosened and removed from the warp and weft of the fabric. Pacific Sports offers high-quality gi to martial artists from all over the world. With Pacific Sports gi, no stubborn smell will remain and your gi will always smell fresh and nice. However, you may undertake few other smell removal methods also, if required.
Pacific Sports Gi (Martial Arts Uniform)
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- Consists of jacket and pants (no belt)
- 100% cotton canvas or poly-cotton
- Jacket is cut generously through the shoulders and chest to allow for a full range of movement
- Pants have full gusset to allow room for deep stretches and high kicks without pulling at the seams
- Elasticated waist in the pants means they fit comfortably and with a narrow internal drawstring it can be adjusted to fit your waist size for a secure fit
- Heavy-duty double stitching at the seams
- Pre-shrunk gi has minimal shrinkage over time
- Non pre-shrunk gi has shrinkage allowance so you can buy your regular size
- Hard-wearing, durable and comfortable
- Excellent quality at a sensible price
- Sizes Available: Please see product page
- Please see the size chart for your size
Wash after every training session
Do not wear an unwashed gi multiple times. Besides smelling horrible, an unwashed gi also becomes a breeding ground for many types of germs and bacteria that will give you skin diseases like itching, scratching, eczema, and more. You must wash the gi after every training session. Therefore, you should buy two sets of Pacific Sports gi, so that while you are wearing one gi for training, the other gi is being washed. You can wash them by hand or by machine. Using normal room temperature water is recommended.
Dry in the sun
After washing, hang your gi on a clothesline and dry it in the sun. Natural sunlight can kill germs and also eliminate almost all types of smells.
Repeat washing and drying
After washing and drying in the sun, if the smell persists, then without wearing the gi simply repeat the washing and drying process again. Generally, after one repetition all smells will be removed; however, you may repeat it a few more times, if required.
If the smell persists then you may try the following methods. Remember, not to overuse them as they involve chemicals that may harshly affect the fabric of your gi.
Pre-soak with vinegar
Fill a bucket or basin with normal water and add a cup of white vinegar. Soak the gi in this for about half an hour. Then take it out and wash it in the washing machine or by hand. Thereafter, dry the washed gi in the sun. The chemical properties of vinegar can neutralize smells effectively.
Wash with baking soda
While washing, along with a detergent add half a cup of baking soda in the detergent compartment of the washing machine. If you are washing by hand, then mix baking soda along with the detergent and scrub the gi with it. Ensure that the gi is rinsed thoroughly, if required rinse it multiple times, so that no detergent or baking soda remains on the gi. Then dry the gi in the sun. Baking soda can tackle stubborn smells effectively.
Wash with specialized sportswear detergent
Specialized sportswear detergents are formulated to remove stains and smells. You may wash the gi with such a detergent. Thereafter hang the gi to dry in the sun.
Use natural fresheners
In the washing you can add few drops of lavender oil or tea tree oil, so that they leave a fresh scent. However, use them only if you are not allergic to their smells or any other kinds of scents and perfumes.
Avoid fabric softeners
Fabric softeners may soften the fabric, but they may also leave residues that may trap smells.
Rinsing thoroughly is very important while using soap, detergent, baking soda, vinegar, scents, or softeners. A thorough rinse, or multiple rinses if required, will ensure that no residues are left on the gi and thus, no smells will be trapped.
With the above methods, most likely, all types of stubborn smells should be removed from your gi.
Pacific Sports Gi Size Charts
Pacific Sports gi, due to their high-quality fabric, remove all smells simply by washing with normal detergent and drying in the sun. Along with the gi, you may also try out Pacific Sports Gi Belts.
Pacific Sports Gi Belts
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* Coloured Belts
* For Taekwondo/Karate/Jiu Jitsu
* Eight lines of stitching, sewn ends
* All Colors & Sizes
* Available in white, yellow, green, blue, brown, black
* Other colors and striped belts are also available
* Premium Black Belt
* Made of Premium Cotton
* For Taekwondo / Karate / Jiu Jitsu
* 5 cms wide
* 11 rows stitching
* Sizes Available: 3/160, 4/170, 5/180, 6/190, 7/200
* Your gi size is your belt size
Pacific Sports quality
All products sold at Pacific Sports undergo rigorous testing. Numerous gyms and martial arts schools of Australia and the world, rely on the Pacific Sports quality for tough and long-lasting products, which includes uniforms, jackets, pants, belts, shoes, rash guards, compression wear, protective wear and training gear. Additionally, products offered on sale carry this same high quality but with drastically reduced prices. Moreover, if the monthly newsletter is subscribed, then an additional 10% discount is also offered.
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