Selecting a Taekwondo Uniforms Brisbane

by Gloria Philips Expert Blogger

What's in a Karate Uniform?

A high quality Gi is a good investment if you plan on practicing karate for a long time. How, though, can you describe "reasonable quality"? When it comes to buying a karate suit, there are a surprising amount of factors that will influence whether or not it is right for you. Any of them are likely to be taken for granted by the average person - there's nothing wrong with going to the closest sports store, choosing the perfect one for your height, and wearing it for a bit to see how it looks, but if you want one to last a long time and that you love wearing, it's worth considering a few factors.

Terms and Conditions It is possible to use Gi, Karategi, Karatedogi or uniform. In general Dogi applies to Gis and not even to karate alone.

Dimensions

The fundamental feature of Gi size is the cm high (useed for European Gis) but also the weight and different measurements depends on size. In Japan, gis are given a number rather than a calculation of height; the numbers are equivalent to the estimated heights in the table below. If you buy from a Japanese source, these numbers may be significant. Notice that these sizes rely on the manufacturer as well! Gis from many manufacturers shrink to various degrees, particularly after warming or repetitive washing. Care must be taken as well. A very over-sized Gi is usually purchased to permit shrinkage. Shureido offer the size after retraction so they themselves retract the content to make the consumer size smoother, even though a tiny proportion of extra retraction still exists. It should be checked if the size of the vendor is pre- or post-shrinkage for Gi and whether anyone you know or on the internet will tell you the level of shrinkage that you expect.

Material

Cheaper Gis also use cheaper mixes of polyester and cotton. More costly Gis are made of conventional pure cotton, which shrinks more and more than a cheap mixture, but retains more sweat is stiffer and holds away from the corpora so that they are more breathable. For softness/comfort, some Gis use brushed denim. Good quality polyester cotton combinations, for example, Gis's Shureido New-Wave Line, offer all the positive characteristics – less need of ironing, less shrinkage, sweat absorbing and respiring well because they keep themselves away from the body.

Weight

The weight of a Gi is either offered in ounces or as a "numbered duck" in canvas (it is more common to use this in Japan and will be encountered if ordering from a Japanese manufacturer). "Canvas" and "duck" are usually interchangeably used, while "duck" comes from the Netherlands "doek" which refers to a canvas used for the clothing of sailors.

The use of ounces as a measure is the product of the weight of duck cotton provided to industry. The weight of the tissue per square meter and the consistency of the fiber as well as the duck number are not as well defined. A linen of 10 ounces isn't identical to a linen #10.

A Gi also has duck #10 or #11 (which is seldom seen in industry #11 at this time). It needs detailed clarification to understand what numbers mean. When a piece of fabric weights less than 19 ounces and is 36 inches x 22 inches, it is known as a numeric cane. The number of the duck is computed by the weight in ounces, from 19, of the 36 x 22 inch piece. Therefore, the figures are inversely commensurate with the weight - a larger piece of fabric is less.

The figures also show the possible thread counting of that material component in addition to the fabric weight per square yard (more threads in the "warp" or vertical axis of the cloth and more threads in the "fill" or horizontal axis of the cloth). The amount of threads used is the number of threads per square inch - more numeric threads count - thinner thread per square inch, which ensures that you are less able to feel them on the skin, so they are tighter together - increases warmth, flexibility and longevity of the fiber. The thread count is the number of thread. By using finer fibers, the higher thread count is obtained.

Finally, the amount of yarn is shown approximately by the number of the canvas. In fact, the yarn count is the number of 840-yard threads used for 1 English lb. If yarn count is 1 for English cotton, so there will be a thread strand of 840 meters weight of 1 lb. If the number of yarn is two so two 840 yarn threads are 1 lb in weight – thus threads/yarns must be thinner; the larger the number, 840 yard fibers are more necessary to weight 1 lb.

The thickness of individual threads is an indication. More fibers and less fiber wound together to make a single thread are indicated by higher yarn numerals. More fibers and less fiber wound together to make a single thread are indicated by higher yarn numerals. Higher percentages of the canvas have a greater count of yarn and can use finer threads.

You quote x/y for yarn count.

X is a number indicating how fine each material fiber is, a higher number suggests that a finer fiber has been used.

Y is the number of single wound / folded fibers. 2 plucked fibers together are a single thread, twice as dense, but just half the length for 1 pound of the new yarn.

Note that the first number, X, does not correspond to actual fibers within the yarn; the resulting folded yarn, e.g. 100/2 is two fibers with yarn count 100 folded together, leading to a 50 count thread.

Note, for various fiber and spinning systems the unit length (i.e. 840 yards for English cotton) can vary.

A higher number thus means a lightweight garment, a higher numbers of thread and finer threads per square yard.

Duck #11 = 8oces per square yard for a 36 x 22 inch piece = 13.09oz for a karate Gis

Duck #10 = 9oz in square yard, used with some karate Gis = 14.73 oz for 36 x 22 inches slice. Examples of tote bags, baggage, top shoes and shower shelves are also seen on canvas for the duck.

Gis Lightweight

Maybe 6oz or 8oz are always the cheapest (though not always - the type of material, design etc. also has a bearing - for example the Shureido Mugen-Fighter is a very lightweight and thin Gi used for kumite and is one the most expensive uniforms of the Shureido brand). A number of karate gis is not unusual, and lightweight ones often choose kumite for freedom of movement.

It does not last as long as Gis is heavier; the rate of wear depends on the quantity and content of the workout – particularly on physics. They are easier to tear and use for longer periods of time.

In terms of temperature, you can feel warm and sticky (as Gi sticks to your body), and sweat can go down, despite the fact that your weight is lighter. More costly Gis also have pure cotton or sophisticated mixing of polyester/cotton that breathes well (i.e. remains removed from the body) and enables sweat to easily evaporate. They are more iron-friendly and more resistant than plain cotton on the positive side.

Cheaper lightweight uniforms are good for novice or uncertain how long karate can last; the more costly they are appropriate to compete with kumites.

Gis Middle Weight

These are even 10oz or 12oz more resistant than a lightweight Gi and appear to last longer. Even if they'll be marginally colder as they stand still due to the heavier stuff, they get more moisture and can make you feel colder when they're being exercised.

Gis Heavyweight

Perhaps 14oz or 16oz or higher, these are often sold for the dedicated/grave karateka as "ultimate" uniforms (as an example). They are more costsy, and this transparent marketing trick is intended to cater to vanous karate students who feel that the uniform can improve their performance, unconsciously or otherwise. That said, Gi will last a long time and should be carefully selected. You absorb plenty of moisture, and the stiffness of the tissue keeps you away from the skin in bigger areas than lighter uniforms - however, the superior strength of absorption ensures that you can "wrap" your sweat beads into the tissue as they meet the surface. A potential exception is the Gi's Shureido New Wave range which shows that "no ironing is needed," with quick drying time due to polyester / cotton bonding. The disadvantage of heavy Uniforms is that they can take longer to dry and are harder to iron. These Gis look very fine in aesthetic terms.

Because of the nature of the canvas, they are not as easy as lightweight Gis and thus need caution when carrying - they take up more space in their bag or they need a different bag! The Hirota # 163, the Tokaido Ultimate (SAW) and the Shureido NW-3 are examples of high quality heavyweight Gis.

Few people choose Gi for preparation and Gi for more organized events like testing and competition. Some prefer Gi for training. A Gi can be flexible and suit all conditions in an ideal universe.

Tournament Cut / Standard cut vs.

Traditional sleeves and legs have full length, and tournament cuts have shorter sleeves and legs, perhaps 80 percent long. The rationale behind the cut is that the arms are meant to be easier to touch a competitor in kumite, making it easier for the referee to score and more likely to score; it will also provide the limbs a greater independence and the opponent has difficulty grabbing Gi. The cut depends on what you need the Gi for the most.

Special Brands

It is hard to argue that Hirota, Shureido and Tokaido are the top three brands (in no particular order). These are the most common brands of high-level trainers and offer decent manufacturing quality and constancy. Kamikaze (now Tokon branded in the U.S. and Kaiten in the United Kingdom), Ronin, Century, Blitz and Adidas are other well-known brands.

Belts

The blackbelt is the one that a karateka maintains. If the black belt has passed the other colors, whatever it may be, it will be held permanently as long as the individual continues to be trained. The only difference of color is that the black belt is as cheap as any other belt. However, a decent black belt can last for a long time, like a uniform; in reality it is possible to take the wear and tear of the belt as an indication of experience and frequency of training (appeal to vanity?). In a variety of materials, widths and lengths, more costly straps are available.

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