I am pleased with the uniform that I received. When I first put it on, I noticed that the uniform seemed bigger than the sizing chart led me to believe and was more stiff than preferable. Also, there was an odd smell and the neck was tighter than I would have preferred. Running the uniform through the laundry with my karate gis eliminated most of the problems. The smell was just from packing, and washing the uniform in warm water (even though it says to wash cold) and then putting it in the dryer for a full cycle (even though it says to drip dry) made the fit excellent. Just be sure to wash and dry all of the uniform in the same load, especially if there is an extra collar. That way, the amount of shrinking is consistent. Also, all of the stiffness disappeared. the neck stayed tight at first, but it does loosen up with use. If it seems too tight to the point that it is causing you discomfort, I would suggest practicing in your uniform without the inner collar until the neckline of the uniform loosens. Other than that, an excellent uniform and an excellent buy.