Combat Sports Manufacturing Guides

Which guide do you need?

The guides are grouped by the question you are trying to answer. Each one ends with a link to the product or service page that can make what it describes.

Planning a BJJ gi

Start with the BJJ gi weave guide to choose pearl, gold, single, double or ripstop weave, then build sizes with the BJJ gi size chart. If the gi is for competition, check the IBJJF gi requirements and the patch placement guide. For method choice (woven, embroidered, sublimated) see the custom gi patches guide. Belts are covered in the BJJ belt size chart. When the brief is ready, see BJJ gi manufacturer or custom BJJ gis.

Starting or growing a brand

Read how to start a BJJ brand or how to start a rash guard brand for the first range. Private label vs OEM vs ODM explains who owns the design in each model, and the next step is private label BJJ gear or OEM and ODM manufacturing.

Martial arts uniforms (karate and related)

For dojo and wholesale karate programmes, use the karate uniform buying guide for fabric, kumite vs kata weight, cut and bulk size mix, then order via karate uniform manufacturer. Compare other disciplines on custom martial arts uniforms, judo gi and taekwondo dobok.

Choosing and working with a factory

Use how to choose a BJJ gi manufacturer to compare suppliers, how to prepare a tech pack to write the brief, and sample to bulk production to see each step and timeline. US buyers should also read importing combat sports apparel into the US.

No-gi products

The rash guard fabric and GSM guide explains polyester, nylon and spandex choices for rash guards, and how to choose grappling shorts explains what to check before ordering from a grappling shorts manufacturer. New to us? Start at the Combatwear Factory home page.