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Straight, practical advice for brands, academies and distributors, written by a factory that's built BJJ apparel for decades. No fluff. Just what actually helps you make a better product and a smarter sourcing decision.
From finding your angle to choosing a manufacturer, MOQ and launch: the real steps to go from idea to first order.
The honest picture on hemp gis (the appeal and the catches), plus a softer, colour-fast, pre-shrunk cotton alternative.
The real checklist: factory vs middleman, MOQ, samples, lead times and the red flags to walk away from.
The six things that drive a gi's price (GSM, weave, cotton quality, finishing, branding and volume) and how to get an exact quote.
How minimum orders really work (and the per-colour trap), sampling before a bulk run, and realistic lead times plus rush options.
Pearl vs gold weave, what GSM really means, twill vs ripstop, which weight suits which athlete, and the IBJJF-legal rules.
Every IBJJF uniform rule that decides if a gi passes inspection: colours, collar, sleeve & pant measurements, belt, patches and the 2cm tolerance.
More guides on the way: understanding MOQ, gi weaves and GSM, lead times and more.
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