Product Care

BJJ, Judo, Karate Gi Belts

    • Wash your gi after every use
    • Wash cold in washer, never hot.
    • Washing in hot water will cause some minimal shrinkage
    • Do not use bleach, dryer sheets, or fabric softener (rewash if you use a dryer sheet or fabric softener)
    • Use organic detergent if possible.
    • Use an organic oxidizer to remove stains, Oxi-clean works.
    • Wash alone, if not possible, at least wash with like colors.
    • Wash your gi inside out once in a while.
    • Hang dry away from direct sunlight or heat, do not tumble dry.

Special Pre-Shrunk Fabric which allows you to machine wash and machine dry your gi.

Note:

Most Gi companies would ask you to not Machine wash or Dry their Gis, instead hang dry the Gis outdoor. This washing and drying process is not only tedious but almost impossible in todays day and age. Elite Sports has developed a Special Pre-Shrunk Fabric that allows you to machine wash and machine dry your Gis just like your regular clothes.

Gloves

  • Dry your gloves thoroughly from inside and outside with some dry towel or cloth immediately after each use.
  • Spray glove deodorants (or other disinfectants about once a week- if gloves are used more than once per week).
  • Once you’ve reached your home hang your gloves somewhere with good air ventilation.
  • Stuff the gloves with used newspaper to soak up any moisture after air drying.
  • Do not wash your gloves in washing machine nor dry in the dryer.
  • Avoid soaking your gloves in water, if hand washing - let gloves air dry for a few days.

Rashguards

  • Turn rashguard inside out before washing.
  • Wash cold or lukewarm, never hot.
  • Preferably use a delicate net in order to stop the threads and the polyester from getting torn up in the washing machine.
  • Use organic detergent if possible.
  • Do not iron, use bleach, dryer sheets, or fabric softener (rewash if you use a dryer sheet or fabric softener)
  • Hang dry away from direct sunlight or heat.
  • Don't wring excess water

Shorts

  • Turn shorts inside out before washing.
  • Wash cold or lukewarm, never hot.
  • Use organic detergent if possible.
  • Preferably use a delicate net
  • Do not iron, use bleach, dryer sheets, or fabric softener (rewash if you use a dryer sheet or fabric softener)
  • Hang dry away from direct sunlight or heat.

Belts

  • You do not have to wash your belt very often but if you decide to, which is recommended from time to time, please follow the same instructions you would for BJJ, Judo, Karate Gi

Shin Guards

  • Wipe your shin guards with an antibacterial wipe immediately after each use, a damp cloth wipe will work if wipe not available.
  • Wipe down entire surface, inside and out.
  • Spray glove deodorants (or other disinfectants about once a week) if shin guards are used more than once per week.
  • Avoid soaking your shin guards in water, if hand washing - let shin guards air dry for a few days.
  • Hang your shin guards to air-dry somewhere with good air ventilation, away from direct sunlight.
  • Do not wash your shin guards in washing machine nor dry in dryer.

Headgear

  • Wipe your head gear with an antibacterial wipe immediately after each use, a damp cloth wipe will work if wipe not available.
  • Wipe down the entire surface, inside and out, including the ear guards, chin cup and all of the straps.
  • Spray glove deodorants (or other disinfectants about once a week) if head gear is used several times a week.
  • Avoid soaking your shin guards in water, if hand washing - let shin guards air dry for a few days.
  • Hang your shin guards to air-dry somewhere with good air ventilation, away from direct sunlight.
  • Do not wash your shin guards in washing machine nor dry in dryer.

Punching Bags

  • After each use, the bag should be wiped down with a disinfectant wipe.
  • At least once a week, the leather should be cleaned with a traditional leather cleanser to prevent the leather from cracking.

Gym Bags

  • Eliminate the coarse debris using a soft or medium-soft manual brush.
  • Rinse away the debris with lukewarm water, not exceeding 30 °C, utilizing a manual brush if required.
  • In cases of stubborn dirt, the application of curd soap may enhance the outcome.
  • It is advisable to allow Cordura products to dry gradually, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight or heat sources.