What is the content of the karate uniform?
If you want to do karate for a long time, then the quality Gi is a good investment. But how do you define "quality"? There are a surprising number of variables when choosing a karate uniform, which will affect your suitability. Most people may not think twice before going to the nearest sporting goods store to find the right sporting goods and put it on for a while to see how it feels, but if you want a time you like to wear, It is worth weighing some things.
The terms Gi, karategi, karatedogi or uniform can be used. Dogi is generally Gis, not necessarily those who specialize in karate.
sizing
The most basic aspect of Gi size is the height in cm [for Gis in Europe], although the size also depends on the weight and other different sizes. Japan's Gis gives a number instead of a height measurement; the number corresponds to the approximate height shown in the table below. These numbers may be important if ordered from a Japanese source. Please note that these dimensions also depend on the manufacturer! Care must also be taken because Gi shrinks, especially after heat or repeated washing, Gis from different manufacturers will shrink to varying degrees. A slightly oversized Gi is usually purchased to allow for shrinkage. Shureido gives dimensions after shrinking because they shrink the material itself to make it easier for the customer to sizing, although there may still be a small amount of extra shrinkage. It is worth checking whether the manufacturer's size reflects the specific Gi before or after shrinking and whether you know or anyone else on the Internet can tell you the expected degree of contraction.
This is an example chart showing the conversion between the size of the Japanese and the corresponding approximate height of the individual.
The format of the following list is as follows:
Japanese Gi size = for approximate height [cm] = equivalent height [feet / inch]
000 = 110 = 3 feet 7 inches
00 = 120 = 3 feet 11 inches
0 = 130 = 4 feet 3 inches
0.5 = 135 = 4 feet 5 inches
1 = 140 = 4 feet 7 inches
1.5 = 145 = 4 feet 9 inches
2 = 150 = 4 feet 11 inches
2.5 = 155 = 5 feet 1 inch
3 = 160 = 5 feet 3 inches
3.5 = 165 = 5 feet 5 inches
4 = 170 = 5 feet 7 inches
4.5 = 175 = 5 feet 9 inches
5 = 180 = 5 feet 11 inches
5.5 = 185 = 6 feet 1 inch
6 = 190 = 6 feet 3 inches
6.5 = 195 = 6 feet 5 inches
7 = 200 = 6 feet 7 inches
7.5 = 205 = 6 feet 9 inches
8 = 210 = 6 feet 11 inches
For those whose body size is not standard, jackets and pants can be purchased separately. Many top manufacturers offer dimensional customizations with many different modifiable sizes that can be specified at the time of order. For pants, you can specify the length, waist circumference, diameter/perimeter of the top and bottom of the leg, and the distance between the top of the trousers and the leg. For the jacket, the height, the length of the arm, the length of the central portion of the jacket, and the circumference/diameter of the arms adjacent the shoulders and wrists can be varied. Customization obviously increases the cost of Gi.
material
Cheap Gis often uses cheap polyester/cotton blends. The more expensive Gis is made from traditional pure cotton, which is easier to shrink in the wash than the detergent and is more likely to wrinkle, but absorbs more of the sweat and is harder, away from the body for more breathability. Some Gis use brushed cotton to increase softness/comfort. High-end polyester cotton blend fabrics, such as the Shisido New-Wave series Gis, are designed to provide positive characteristics of both - reducing ironing requirements, reducing shrinkage, sweat absorption with sweat absorption, and because of their well-maintained and well-breathed from the body.
weight
Gi's weight is given in ounces or as the number of canvas "numbered ducks" [it is more common to use it in Japan, if it is ordered from a Japanese manufacturer]. "Canvas" and "Duck" are often used interchangeably; "Duck" is derived from the Dutch "doek" and refers to the canvas used by sailors. clothing.
The use of ounces as a weight indicator stems from the industry weight of duck cotton. It reflects the weight of the fabric per square yard and does not indicate the same amount of material as the number of ducks. 10 ounce canvas is different from #10 canvas. When the rating is given in ounces, it is usually referred to as a "single-filled" canvas - a single fiber used in the thread of the horizontal axis of the weave, which is thicker than the fibers used in the #10 canvas.
A Gi often has #10 or #11 ducks [although it is rarely used in industry #11 now]. To understand the meaning of the numbers requires a detailed description. If a 36" x 22" cloth weighs less than 19 ounces, it is called a numbered duck. The number of ducks is calculated by subtracting 36 ounces of inch weight from 19. The weight of the fabric is a lower number.
In addition to the weight of the fabric per square yard, the number also indicates the number of possible lines of the material [more threads in the "warp" or vertical axis of the cloth, more threads in the "fill" or horizontal line] the axis of the cloth]. The number of threads is the number of threads used per square inch - the higher numbered canvas has a higher number of threads - more and more fine threads per square inch, because threads are closer together, meaning you are less likely to feel that they are right Skin - increases material comfort, softness and durability. Achieve larger threads by using finer fibers.
Finally, the yarn count is also roughly indicated by the canvas number. The actual yarn count is the number of lines required to stretch 840 yards to provide a pound pound weight. For British cotton - If the yarn count is 1, the 840-yard yarn strand weighs 1 pound. If the yarn count is 2, then the two yarns stretching 840 yards will weigh 1 pound - so the yarn/yarn must be finer; the more the number, the more fiber stretch 840 yards to reach 1 The weight of the pound.
It is an indicator of the thickness of a single line. Higher yarn counts indicate that thinner wires and fewer fibers are entangled to form a single wire. Higher canvas counts have higher yarn counts and then use finer threads.
The yarn count is in x / y.
X is a number indicating how fine each fiber of the material is, and a larger number means using finer fibers.
Y is the number of individual fibers wound/ply bonded. The two fiber strands become a single yarn with twice the thickness of the yarn, but for a new pound of yarn, you only need half the length.
Note that the first number X represents a single fiber in the yarn, rather than the resulting plied yarn, for example 100/2 is 2 fibers, and the yarn count 100 is taken together to produce 50 yarns.
Please note that the unit length of different fibres and spinning systems [ie 840 yards of British cotton] will vary.
Therefore, higher numbers mean lighter clothing per square yard, higher thread count and finer threads.
Duck #11 = 8 oz, 36 x 22 inch piece = 13.09 ounces per square yard, used for some karate gith
Duck#10 = 9 ounces, 36 x 22 inch pieces = 14.73 ounces per square yard for some karate Gis. Other examples of canvases that use such ducks include tote bags, luggage, uppers, and shower curtains.
Lightweight Gis
Maybe 6 ounces or 8 ounces, these are usually the cheapest [though not always - material types, design, etc. also have a certain impact - for example Shureido Mugen-Fighter is a very lightweight and thin Gi for kumite, is One of the most expensive uniforms of the Shureido brand]. There are some karate Gis and lightweight kumite games that are often chosen for freedom of movement are not uncommon. Other examples of lightweight, high quality kumite Gis include Tokaido NST and Hirota Pinack.
These are not as long as heavy Gis, and the rate of wear depends on the amount and content of the training - especially physical contact and cuddle. They are easier to tear and wear out over extended periods of time.
In terms of warmth, the cheaper polyester/cotton blend absorbs a little sweat, so the lighter weight can make you feel hot, uncomfortable [because Gi sticks to the body] and sweat drops. The more expensive Gis are usually pure cotton or more advanced polyester/cotton blends that breathe well [ie away from the body] and allow the sweat to evaporate quickly. On the positive side, they are easier to iron and more resistant to wrinkles than pure cotton.
Cheaper lightweight uniforms are ideal for beginners or people who are uncertain about how long karate lasts; the more expensive ones are suitable for kumite competitions.
Medium weight Gis
It may be 10 ounces or 12 ounces, they are more durable than the lightweight Gi and have a longer life. Although wearing them will be slightly warmer due to thicker materials when worn at rest, they will absorb more sweat and make you feel cooler during training.
Heavyweight Gis
Maybe 14 ounces, 16 ounces or even higher, these are usually sold as "the ultimate" karate uniforms [as an example] to dedicated/serious karate. They are more expensive, and this transparent marketing tool is designed to attract vanity karate students who subconsciously or believe that uniforms will make them perform better. In other words, a good heavyweight Gi can last a long time and deserves careful selection. They absorb a lot of sweat, and because of the hardness of the cloth they are lighter uniforms on a larger area of the body away from the skin - but their greater absorption capacity means they can "suck away" when they touch the skin. ..
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