How exactly are gi's made?

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I've been doing some research, trying to figure out how a gi is made(or weaved). This all came about with the idea of making gi's that fit my body type -- or custom gi's for people that need specific dimensions, and not paying out the toosh for it. Anyway, anyone have any idea on how this is done(proper tools, machinery, etc)?
 
might be worth emailing the chick from thegreengi (ally?). i'm pretty sure she made a coupla prototypes herself.
 
Elves in Pakistan and China.
 
Kid Sampson said:
Lies, my Mizuno Sempai was made by a ninja-centaur in Japan.
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How do you like the sempai? have you compared it vs the yusho/supreme or the shiai?

Im on the market for a second gi now that my fuji shrunk past legality.
 
Rod1 said:
How do you like the sempai? have you compared it vs the yusho/supreme or the shiai?

Im on the market for a second gi now that my fuji shrunk past legality.
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I don't regret buying it, its easily the most comfortable and well made gi I've ever owned. The stitiching and fabric quality is 2nd to none, but it is a bit "baggy". I ordered a 3 1/2 and kinda wish I would have gone with a 3.

I own 2 eurocomps, which I love. My buddy has the surpreme and yawara, supreme is pretty much a thicker version of the Sempai. The Yawara is an awesome gi, you get what you pay for.

To be honest i'm going to pick up some more Gi's in the near future and I think i'm going to go with another Eurocomp, an Isami, and a Fushida Icon. I just prefer a more "european" cut.
 
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Most gis are made in Pakistan. The factories that make them also make labels that read "Made in Brazil" "Made in Japan" "Made in wherever you the hell you want."
 
johnkreese said:
I've been doing some research, trying to figure out how a gi is made(or weaved). This all came about with the idea of making gi's that fit my body type -- or custom gi's for people that need specific dimensions, and not paying out the toosh for it. Anyway, anyone have any idea on how this is done(proper tools, machinery, etc)?
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The main thing is that the material that gis are made with are not readily available to anyone other than the people making gis. The production of the material and the sewing of the gi is all in house or a combination of two manufacturers working together. Strictly a B2B deal. The reason is because there is no market for selling bolts of pearl weave or anything like that. Usually manufacturers will ask for this and this for the weave and go have it made for them or make it themselves.

As for your situation, best is to experiment with different models and find one that fits or alter a gi you have already. If sleeves are too long have them hemmed, pants too long have them hemmed, pants too loose then have them taken in. Alterations done by a good seamstress will not have any negative impact on a gi.
 
made by little fingers
 
superking said:
Fixed.
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Just wanted to add that! Most likely by children and women in third world countries that are working for 10 cents/h in unspeakable work conditions. So next time Budo Jake (just for dramatic effect, can insert other) is selling you a brand new and shiny Gi for 200$+ think of the people who are being exploited for it.
 
rgp said:
Just wanted to add that! Most likely by children and women in third world countries that are working for 10 cents/h in unspeakable work conditions. So next time Budo Jake (just for dramatic effect, can insert other) is selling you a brand new and shiny Gi for 200$+ think of the people who are being exploited for it.
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Says a guy wearing clothes made from the same factories. Save the self righteousness.
 
rgp said:
Just wanted to add that! Most likely by children and women in third world countries that are working for 10 cents/h in unspeakable work conditions. So next time Budo Jake (just for dramatic effect, can insert other) is selling you a brand new and shiny Gi for 200$+ think of the people who are being exploited for it.
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I actually do my best to avoid Chinese goods. I have only bought a few Chinese products this year. But anyhow if you buy Isami or Atama they aren't made in 3rd world working conditions. Which is a good thing.
 
Wrestleben said:
Says a guy wearing clothes made from the same factories. Save the self righteousness.
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First, did I say I was above it all ? No! Second, you should not talk that way about me without even knowing were I live, or what clothes I buy, or how I earn my money .

Anyway if you want to call me an hypocrite just because it's easier than seeing the big picture and admitting that the poor countries are being exploited by rich ones, fine.

Also I think I know more about cheap labor then some random american.
 
SAMURAI SPIRIT said:
Most gis are made in Pakistan. The factories that make them also make labels that read "Made in Brazil" "Made in Japan" "Made in wherever you the hell you want."
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Funny, but if they actually did that, sooner or later the goods would be seized by US customs as counterfeit.
 
When a mommy gi and daddy gi love each other very much...
 
redaxe said:
Funny, but if they actually did that, sooner or later the goods would be seized by US customs as counterfeit.
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I think that the tariffs rules go something like, if 10-15% of it is made or assembled in that country, you can put made in, or assembled in, that country. A very legal way around it.
 
Ill never understand people who want to take jobs away from third world countries because their leaders suck.

Also working conditions hardly have anything to do with the government but with corporations.
 
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