How to Care for a BJJ Gi: Tips for Shrinking (or Avoiding It!)

[@Miller13RWBD]

Thanks for the great info Dave! Nice hearing from the guys behind the whole operation!

[@GoldBJJ]

Thank you!

[@steffenb184]

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

[@GoldBJJ]

Thanks for the tip! Will give it a try.

[@Miller13RWBD]

Awesome tip with the vinegar.

[@VicM623]

Lysol Laundry Sanitizer added to your rinse cycle works great for getting rid of funky smells

[@GoldBJJ]

Thanks for the tip!

[@CC-oy8ii]

For a family of 4 that does jitz this keeps them smelling fresh

[@leod6590]

this is super helpful thank you! i got a 950gsm gi and i want to shrink it :)

[@alec9557]

Dry in the sun to get rid of stank too

[@SilentRio]

Thanks for making this bruv!

[@garyhoang9923]

thanks. got my gi and i feel like a parachute in it. high heat and high spin it is!

[@erichauser725]

How did that work?

[@gregoryjohnson7221]

Does these methods work just for the sleeves? My Elite GI only the sleeves are a tad long. I had to take the pants to get tailored cause I’m short lol

[@RabbiSteve1]

Thank you for this very helpful video, especially for us newbies. How about a little hydrogen peroxide? It doesn’t seem to damage anything I have washed and does kill bacteria and get rid of some stains without bleach (or chlorine, at least).

[@GoldBJJ]

Great question! I have not personally used it, but from some Googling it seems like it should be a safe option. It is very similar to OxiClean, which we have used on our gis with good results.

[@Knightlifegroup]

needed this, thanks

[@GoldBJJ]

Happy to help! Thanks!

[@dannyclaydenchambers5907]

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

[@GoldBJJ]

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!

[@Papi_Doc]

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?

[@NicoleMesidor]

What about color

[@Miller13RWBD]

Dave vs Cole 5 min round video?

[@GoldBJJ]

Hahaha, good idea!

[@kdh2023]

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?

[@GoldBJJ]

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.

[@tcamp2414]

Can you use fabric softener?

[@pottyman27]

Never use that stuff period

[@jarett94]

What happened to your tiktok account???