Caring for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi (BJJ gi) is not as easy as it may seem.

Care should be given to a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi

There are many ways to destroy the gi material if you aren’t careful. Specific washing instructions that come with your gi should be followed if you want to get your moneys worth after purchasing a BJJ gi by making it last a long time.

BJJ Gi washing

Some BJJ gi’s should not be washed everyday. Doing so will cause too much wear and tear to the material and the BJJ gi will, of course, not last as long as you would like it to. There are some gis that are made from material that can withstand normal washing, meaning a wash after every time the BJJ gi is used. When you do wash the BJJ gi do so by washing in cold water as this is the recommended temperature to remove any stains that happen to be on the garment. Also, hang drying is recommended as to reduce the amount of wear and tear on the BJJ gi fabric, preserve colors and fabric “stiffness”, and prevent additional shrinking.

For the times when the BJJ gi has been worn and does not necessarily have to be washed, it should always be hung up. The best option for doing so is on a clothes line because this will help to avoid wrinkles and it can thus be ready to wear at a moments notice.

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