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When someone plays a sport, they are often required to wear a certain outfit. Players in a team could be expected to wear shirts of a certain color, or whole outfits that are similar or the same to their team mates. Football and hockey players are often seen wearing the same outfits. Martial arts is another sport whereby the participants are required to wear a uniform. This uniform can be referred to as a hemp jiu jitsu gi, and it is important that it is always kept clean.
Martial arts clothing is of a white material that is usually cotton. There are long pants and a jacket, as well as a belt that is tied around the waist of the fighter in a certain manner. Belts are different colors to show the rank of the fighter. The kimono-style jacket and drawstring pants have to be well taken care of, in terms of cleanliness, because a fighter who shows up in stained clothing is considered to be disrespectful.
Keeping white clothing looking like new can be a daunting task. However, if you stick to washing them in a certain way, there is no reason why they won't stay attractive for a long time. Gi's should be washed with vinegar, borax and baking soda, so that their white color does not become dull and unattractive.
Along with these items, use some normal washing powder and oxidizing cleaner. All of these substances can be added to the water of your wash once you are ready. You can use a small amount of water that will be adequate for just your martial arts wear, but ensure that you are doing a cold wash. Many people find top-loader machines ideal. The amounts of vinegar, baking soda and borax to use are as follows: 1 cup vinegar and 1/3 cup borax and baking soda.
Allow all the substances to dissolve for a few seconds and then add your outfit to be washed. You can turn on the machine so that it swirls the water and helps the cleaning agents to dissolve. Once your outfit is in, allow the machine to complete a normal washing cycle.
When the machine is done, you will have to dry your clothing. Gi's should be dried naturally, from the heat of the sun. Air-dried clothing will stay in better condition for longer, and also do not require much ironing. You may not need to iron them at all.
Some people think they ought to bleach their martial arts outfit. This is, however, not a good idea. Over time, the items of clothing will only start to appear yellow in color, and their thread will become thin. Rather find a good color removal product from the store that will be able to take the stains out.
In the same way as you have washed your martial arts pants and jacket, you can wash your sparring gloves, undershirts or any other article you may wear. Remember though, to always keep your belt one side so that it does not end up in the wash. Washing a belt will ruin it.
Martial arts clothing is of a white material that is usually cotton. There are long pants and a jacket, as well as a belt that is tied around the waist of the fighter in a certain manner. Belts are different colors to show the rank of the fighter. The kimono-style jacket and drawstring pants have to be well taken care of, in terms of cleanliness, because a fighter who shows up in stained clothing is considered to be disrespectful.
Keeping white clothing looking like new can be a daunting task. However, if you stick to washing them in a certain way, there is no reason why they won't stay attractive for a long time. Gi's should be washed with vinegar, borax and baking soda, so that their white color does not become dull and unattractive.
Along with these items, use some normal washing powder and oxidizing cleaner. All of these substances can be added to the water of your wash once you are ready. You can use a small amount of water that will be adequate for just your martial arts wear, but ensure that you are doing a cold wash. Many people find top-loader machines ideal. The amounts of vinegar, baking soda and borax to use are as follows: 1 cup vinegar and 1/3 cup borax and baking soda.
Allow all the substances to dissolve for a few seconds and then add your outfit to be washed. You can turn on the machine so that it swirls the water and helps the cleaning agents to dissolve. Once your outfit is in, allow the machine to complete a normal washing cycle.
When the machine is done, you will have to dry your clothing. Gi's should be dried naturally, from the heat of the sun. Air-dried clothing will stay in better condition for longer, and also do not require much ironing. You may not need to iron them at all.
Some people think they ought to bleach their martial arts outfit. This is, however, not a good idea. Over time, the items of clothing will only start to appear yellow in color, and their thread will become thin. Rather find a good color removal product from the store that will be able to take the stains out.
In the same way as you have washed your martial arts pants and jacket, you can wash your sparring gloves, undershirts or any other article you may wear. Remember though, to always keep your belt one side so that it does not end up in the wash. Washing a belt will ruin it.
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