“Which size judogi should I order?” – That’s one of the most common questions for beginners, parents, and even advanced athletes. Essimo judogi are sized based on body height in centimeters, but it’s important to also take shrinkage into account, especially for cotton uniforms.
✅ General size advice
- If you are 165 cm tall, choose a 170 cm judogi.
- Cotton judogi shrink about 3–5% after a few washes.
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Poly-cotton judogi shrink much less (almost none).
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For kids, always order slightly bigger – they grow quickly, and cotton shrinks too!
📏 Essimo judogi size chart
| Body height | Recommended judogi size |
|---|---|
| 100–110 cm | 110 cm |
| 110–120 cm | 120 cm |
| 120–130 cm | 130 cm |
| 130–140 cm | 140 cm |
| 140–150 cm | 150 cm |
| 150–160 cm | 160 cm |
| 160–165 cm | 165 cm (or 170 cm cotton) |
| 165–170 cm | 170 cm |
| 170–175 cm | 175 cm |
| 175–180 cm | 180 cm |
| 180–185 cm | 185 cm |
| 185–190 cm | 190 cm |
| 190–195 cm | 195 cm |
| 195–200 cm | 200 cm |
👕 Cotton vs. poly-cotton
- 100% cotton judogi (e.g. Essimo Sensei, IJF models): shrink 3–5% after washing.
- Poly-cotton blends (e.g. Essimo Kensu for kids): shrink very little.
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Always check the product description to know which fabric your judogi is made of.
🧒 What size judogi for kids?
For children, choose a size bigger than their current height.
👉 Example: if your child is 132 cm tall, order size 140 cm.
This way, you allow for growth + shrinkage.
👩 What size judogi for women?
Essimo judogi are unisex, so the size is based on height (and shrinkage).
Women can follow the same chart as men and kids.
📌 Do Essimo judogi shrink?
Yes – but how much depends on the fabric:
- Cotton = shrinks ~3–5%
- Poly-cotton = minimal shrinkage
👉 To reduce shrinkage, always wash at 30°C and air dry.
👉 With this guide, you can confidently choose the right size Essimo judogi for kids, adults, and advanced practitioners.