{"id":19835,"date":"2023-07-21T18:34:56","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T23:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/?p=19835"},"modified":"2023-07-21T18:34:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T23:34:57","slug":"how-to-wash-a-bjj-gi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/how-to-wash-a-bjj-gi\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Wash A BJJ Gi (Step By Step)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Personal hygiene is crucial for a sport with constant body-to-body contact like BJJ. This includes clean bodies and apparel to minimize the chance of nasty bacteria spreading and causing serious problems. Foul odors can also be prevented mainly by keeping yourself and your training apparel in pristine condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While I am not going to teach you how to take a shower, with this article, I will help you learn how to wash a BJJ gi properly so it stays fresh and well maintained so you are presentable while trying to rip off someone’s limbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Brazilian jiu-jitsu gi is the most critical piece of equipment you wear on the mats, and taking good care of it will make your training partners and your budget happy. Washing the gi is simple enough; you need to follow some simple steps and avoid a few things that may destroy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best option is to wash the gi after each training session and as soon as possible. Letting the sweat, funk, and bacteria sink in makes it harder to clean afterward. If you cannot wash the gi immediately after training, leave it to air out, preferably hanging in open air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The worst thing is to let the wet fabric roll up in the gym bag, where bacteria will grow quicker than you can imagine. The smell alone will be enough to persuade you never to repeat this mistake if you do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While washing the gi after each session is recommended, this is not always necessary. If it’s winter or you’ve had a light technical session without sweating a lot, washing is unnecessary. But leaving the gi to air out is mandatory regardless of the intensity of the training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read the instructions<\/strong>– The first step before washing is to check the instructions. As obvious as this is, some people skip the step. Most gis are cotton and are handled similarly, but it never hurts to see what the manufacturer advises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Turn the gi inside out. <\/strong>First, dust off the gi from any loose particles by shaking it outside. Then turn it inside out before washing. This step will protect patches and stitches and increase the gi’s overall longevity. It also slightly lowers the mileage of the fabric, which can be damaged in a washing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Secure the drawstring- <\/strong>Secure the drawstring on the pants before putting them in a washing machine, or else it can get caught in other clothing or disappear inside the waistband.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWashing The Gi In A Washing Machine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n