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It could be said that one should be wary of the importance an instructor places on colour and
markings - unusual styles are sometimes synonymous with fake instructors and rare /
invented / hybrid styles of karate.
The second most popular colour after white is black, though Gis are available in many
different colours and with many different markings; obviously the colour has no bearing on
ability.
Embroidery can often be done on request at the time of ordering the Gi; the karateka's name
or the name of their club in Japanese lettering are popular choices. This may also be done
independently though it is worth choosing a reputable company to do this as it is quite
expensive and will change the appearance of your Gi; Japanese lettering would also be
much more difficult to order independently.
Adverts
When a Gi is purchased for a club or competitor by a company, it is common for the
company to include some advertising on the Gi. Some may feel this detracts from the
appearance of the Gi and is non-traditional, but it does not affect skill and is quite
commonplace in competition.
Badges are often worn (which may be sewn on to the Gi) when a karateka is representing a
club or organisation.
All manufacturers generally place a small tag somewhere on the outside of the jacket and / or
pants - this only serves as advertising when the Gi is viewed up close as it is not normally
noticeable nor legible from a distance.
Snap
This is an aesthetic property of a Gi which is unnecessary when karate is viewed as a tool of
self defence to be used only when necessary. It appeals to the vanity of some karateka yet it
does have some useful purpose; whilst the presence of the snap does not indicate that the
technique was performed correctly, often a well executed technique will produce the snap as
a result, providing some form of affirmation of success. It is therefore a popular feature of a
uniform when performing kata / demonstrations of basics - well executed techniques
accompanied by a snapping sound may contribute to the overall impression given to the
judge.
Snap is achieved by multiple rows of stitching on the extremities of the limb parts of the
uniform, stiff / heavy canvas and sometimes by the use of starch (which increases the

2. stiffness of the material and adds to its weight). It really is no substitute for good technique.
Washing
The amount of washing your Gi will require depends on training intensity / duration and how
sweaty you are! The hems and particularly the collar and cuffs pick up grime from your skin
quite quickly and regular washing helps to reduce this. Yellow sweat marks may also be
removed by washing. To reduce shrinkage, particularly with pure cotton Gis, a low
temperature setting should be used; the Gi should obviously be washed only with other pure
white items to avoid colour transfer.
Damage may be caused by fast spin cycles, chlorinated bleaches (which damage fibres and
can cause the off-white cotton to start looking grey - mild detergents should be used), fabric
conditioners (which clog pores in the cotton causing retention of grime) and tumble drying
(Gis should be hang-dried away from the sun, which causes bleaching).
Sport Gis
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