The Gi and Repetition

A gi goes through constant wear. It gets pulled, absorbs sweat, gets washed, and is worn again the next day. It needs to withstand that repetition over time.

Most gis eventually wear down through years of training and washing. Cotton is familiar and comfortable, but over time the fabric softens, thins out, and tends to hold more odor. Replacing a gi every few years has become normal.

We wanted to create a gi that we ourselves would want to keep wearing for a long time. That led us to search for a material better suited for everyday training. The answer was hemp.

Why Hemp

Hemp is generally known to have higher fiber strength than cotton and is well suited for repeated washing and friction. It is also naturally breathable and antimicrobial, helping sweat and moisture dry more easily while reducing odor and bacterial buildup over time.

Hemp is also a natural fiber that can be grown with relatively little water and fewer pesticides compared to many conventional crops.

We also believe that making products people can keep using for years matters more than simply calling something “eco-friendly.”

We did not choose hemp simply because it is considered sustainable. We chose it because we wanted to create a gi that could keep being worn through years of training, washing, and daily use.

Built Over Time

Hemp does not feel broken-in from day one. But after repeated training and washing, the fabric slowly softens and settles into its own shape.

Rather than creating a gi that only looks good when new, we wanted to create one that becomes better through continued use.

To us, Jiu-Jitsu is also about repetition, consistency, and honest practice over time.

We tested this gi across summer, autumn, winter, and spring — repeatedly observing the fabric, construction, and condition after training and washing until it reached its current form.

Through Repeated Use

Hemp changes through use.
That process is part of the gi itself.

What we make continues to evolve through training, washing, and daily wear.