Slow-drying jiu-jitsu gis are ideal for odour-control technology
Brazilian sports clothing brand KVRA has incorporated anti-odour technology from Polygiene into its jiu-jitsu uniforms.
The companies have said that, because jiu-jitsu gis or kimonos are usually heavy, participants in the combat sport can sweat profusely during training, sparring or competitions. Because it can take a couple of days for a gi to dry after washing, enthusiasts often have to buy several.
Polygiene has argued that the use of its Stays Fresh technology in KVRA gis will allow the brand’s customers to use the same kimono for longer without washing the fabric, saving money and allowing competitors to buy better-quality uniforms.
KVRA’s gis are made from 100% cotton and, typically, can weigh around 700 grammes each. The São Paulo-based brand advises customers not to dry-clean its gis or to put them in a tumble-dryer.
Stays Fresh technology will not make the drying-time shorter after washing, but it will provide odour-control by inhibiting the growth of odour-causing bacteria. Polygiene says this will stop the odour at source for the life if the garment, reduce the frequency with which the product requires washing, saving energy, time and money.
