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Traditional method:

All judogi are wash warm with mild detergent and hang dry immediately after practice. Any deviation from this will alter size, longevity or color.

To shrink judogi:

Note: Judogi can usually be returned for a different size provided the Judogi is unused and unwashed.

Note: judogi do not shrink evenly. The arm length will shrink more than the gi length and the gi body width shrinks even less. If you find you need to alter a Judogi you should consult your coach(es) prior to alteration.

Note: once a Gi fits properly you will need to care for it in the traditional method listed above

So you're gonna shrink your gi.

Step one: wash hot. As hot as you can.

Try on to see if it has shrunk to fit.

Step two: dry hot for 10mins

Try on to see if it has shrunk to fit

Step three: Repeat step two until it fits or has completely dried.

Step four: wash hot again.

Step five: dry hot 30 mins

Try on to see if it has shrunk to fit

Repeat step five until it fits or has completely dried

Step six: wash hot

Step seven: dry hot continuously until completely dried (approx 70mins)

Gi has been shrunk to it's max. No shrinking is possible. Any additional size alterations will need to be done via hemming.