Piranha Gear Karate Uniform (Extra Heavyweight), Full sleeves, Black

The sizing on this uniform may not be what you're expecting. PLEASE be sure to check our size charts to make sure you're going to get a good fit as we want to save you the trouble of doing an exchange. (though we DO have the best exchange policy in the industry!)

A black extra heavy weight "instructors" karate gi. It's made of long-strand 14 oz 100% brushed cotton canvas so it's much softer than traditional heavy canvas uniforms (we got tired of washing our uniforms for a year to get them to soften up - if you LIKE getting rubbed raw from a new canvas uniform, this is not the one to get).

We had these made with a stable black dye to avoid all but the slightest running during the first washes. However, it will show "character" after the first wash, so if you want something that will stay "coal black" forever, you can't go with 100% cotton. We'd recommend a cotton/poly uniform instead.

This Piranha Gear brand gi includes pants with a traditional drawstring waist, reinforced groin, and heavy stitching throughout. The pants, jacket and sleeves all have 8 rows of stitching at the hem.

We were tired of the drawstrings and jacket ties calling it quits so soon. Ours are made of the same heavy material as the uniform (but quadruple folded). We also have a nylon lining put inside the pant's drawstring "tunnel". So tightening them is much easier - especially when they get sweaty.

This jacket has "full length" or "formal sleeve length".

These uniforms do tend to run a little large, so if you're unsure of the fit, we recommend that you get the smaller size.

This is NOT intended for beginning students and we'd suggest you consider a light weight gi before investing in one of these. It does NOT come with a belt because, honestly, you probably already have one if you're ordering this...

• Super return or exchange policy - no restocking fees EVEN IF YOU WASHED IT! Only one like that in the industry!|

• Ideal choice for advanced students and instructors

• Extra heavy weight, soft brushed 14 oz (!) cotton

• 8 rows of stitching for hems and jacket

• Reinforced in high stress areas of jacket AND pants