How to wash a BJJ Gi?

Question

I just bought a Keiko Raca White Summer Gi (http://www.keikosports.com.br/lojaingles/produtos.asp?produto=228) and I want to know if it is pre shrunk and how can i wash it. It is A2 in size and it is like 1 inch bigger on the pants and the top just fits me perfectly. Can someone please help me?

Answer 1

My Gi shrunk maybe a few centimeters from the original size from the very first wash. Everytime I wash it now, it shrinks a little, but stretches back to normal.

Never had any problems with shrinkage.

Answer 2

I don't actually wash any of my gi's, because they'll probably shrink and then eventually the material will turn . . . well, floppy. (for lack of a better term)  I get my gi's dry cleaned, but you have to make sure to tell the people to crease the pants down the center of the legs, not on the sides or it looks retarded.  lol

Answer 3

wash with cold water and then hang dry

Answer 4

take it to the dry cleaner

Answer 5

wash it normally with no bleach, throw it in the dryer for like 15 minutes then let it airdry the rest of the time, if you have the time to do so.  They shouldnt shrink to much if you keep it in the dryer the whole time though

Answer 6

If your afraid it will shrink wash it in cold water and let it air dry.