However, there are now light weight version of Gis available, the standard double weave garment takes serious amounts of dry, and must be line dried, preferably under the sun, which helps with removing any lingering bacteria. When we regularly train, we will inevitably need more than a single GI, therefore we always have one clean, ready for our next training session.
It is recommended machine wash separately our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi, washing no more than two Gis in one load, giving the garment much room for movement within the machine. Use a warm, although not hot temperature. We ought to steer clear of the temptation to wash our Gi at high temperature in the aim to eliminate stains. Traditional Gi s and Kimonos were always washed by hand, in cold water, but advances in the fabrics now allow them to be machine washed, but on a delicate cycle.
When we notice our BJJ Gi is stained, we can rub some solid soap, or vinegar onto the stain before machine washing. This should be done immediately after removing the garment, in order the stain is not with time to dry in. With these few essential tips, you should always possess a Gi in perfect conditions for your forthcoming work out or competition, an awesome machine wash, and then hung to dry immediately in direct sun light, eliminating bacteria, and giving us an ideal result.
Like all our components of everyday clothing have instructions or recommendations as to temperature guidelines, use or otherwise of beach, and tumble drying etc, it is crucial that we take special care in our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi, just as we would anything in our favorite clothing.
When caring for our BJJ Gis, it is not sufficient just to place it within the washer with this normal clothes wash, especially if our chosen Gi is white in color, we cannot afford to accidentally dye it to a different color, or perhaps a shade of grey. Our Gi ought to be washed after each training session, as the sport involved a lot of floor work and ground grappling techniques, and we sweat a great deal when practicing the sport. If our chosen Gi is white, any dirt will show very soon, and part of the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi may be the art of order and self discipline, and that we must discipline ourselves to consider adequate proper care of out BJJ Gis.
It is not recommended to make use of bleach when washing our Gi, even if this can provide us rapid white results, bleaching can be very damaging to the fabric.