I ordered a size 5 of this gi (although I should have gone with 4, I now realize), because I feared the pants would shrink a lot in terms of length... When I received the size 5 gi, I measured the length of the pants: 109 cm. Then I washed it several times, and used it a few times in between. (I tried washing it in 30 degrees Celsius, then 40, then 60, but now I'm sticking with 30 and 40. Just wanted to get the shrinking phase over with). Now the pants are 106 cm long. If any of you are interested, I made a picture with more detailed measurements here (I do hope the link will show): http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4961443044_7a547867ed_b.jpg

Unlike my previous gi, this gi stays in place, it's not heavy and doesn't hinder my movements, and it doesn't shrink much. Feels like soft cotton, if you're one to prefer that. It may be a LITTLE bit see-through, but not any more than other uniforms. It's easily fixed: just wear white underwear. ;)  Permalink