Custom BJJ Gi Request Guide

Killer Bee BJJ Kimonos offers the consumer the ability to build a gi that fits them and looks exactly the way they want. For the most part submitting your request is an easy process but there are several facts that you need to be aware of when ordering a custom gi. This page serves to assist you during the ordering process.

First let’s begin with discussing the different packages we offer.

1. KillerBeeGi Custom Gi Package: This is our flag ship custom gi that gives you many custom options for a beautiful gi at a fair price and in a reasonable amount of time, about 15-25 days from order date. (Usually we will ship within 7 business days.) You are able to modify the size dimensions for total sleeve length, gi top height as measured from base of collar to skirt end, and also total pant length.
2. Custom Special Edition Gi: You can opt to have one of our new line of Special Edition gi’s modified to the sizing of your choice. We also offer limited stitching color choices. Next we will discuss the different materials used to make the pants and gi tops.

Gi Top Fabric:

1. Scutellata Weave: This is your standard medium weight gold weave. About 550 GSM. It is softer when compared to the Ligustica weave but also retains more sweat while rolling. It is considered the most durable although all weaves we have are very durable. If you choose this fabric the shrinkage rate is about 5%. So add 5% to the desired measurement you want.  For example: Desired measurement: 70 Inches would equal (70* 1.05) = 73.50. The number 73.50 would be the value you enter so after washing an drying it will be ABOUT that much.
2. Ligustica Weave: This is also a medium weight gi. About 525 GSM. It is our Carioca Weave/Double Pearl. It is only slightly lighter in weight when compared to the Scutellata Weave but holds less sweat when rolling, “feeling” lighter in weight because of it. It is not as soft though as the Scutellata Weave. This weave does not shrink as much.  Maybe 4-5% Estimate.
3. Meliponini Weave: This is our basic Single Weave material. Lightest in weight, the softest of all the fabrics, and very breathable. Within BJJ circles Single weave is not considered the strongest of the weaves although we have not had ANY issues with ours. This weave does not shrink as much.  Maybe 4-5%.
4. Anatolica Weave: This is our new Lite Weight material. About 350 GSM.  Strong and durable. This weave does not shrink as much.  Maybe 3-5%.

   All of our gi tops are constructed the same way regardless of fabric chosen.

Gi Pant Fabric:

1. Heavy Duty Fabric: This is our most durable, canvas like fabric, used for our gi pants. It is heavy but is much more abrasion resistant than our RipStop gi pants. Feels heavy when sweaty. This is a 12 oz. weight fabric. 5% shrinkage estimate.
2. RipStop Fabric: This is probably our most comfortable gi material fabric. It is lightweight and very breathable. If you buy white make a note not to wear darker underwear, as everyone else will know. The name is rather a misnomer. It is more prone to ripping than our other fabrics and the least abrasion resistant. We do use a heavier 10 oz. weight fabric. Estimate 5% shrinkage.
3. Drill Cotton Fabric: This is our most comfortable pants. IMO. Soft material, abrasion resistant, and still breathable. We use a 9 oz. weight fabric. 5% shrinkage estimate.

Shrinkage:

All of our gi’s are made of 100% cotton. Cotton is a natural fiber that shrinks when washed and dried. Cotton also is an unstable fabric that shrinks and expands in relation to humidity. Please note the estimated shrinkage rates and calculate that into your measurements if needed.