A new intake walks through the door on Monday: six kids, ten teens, a handful of adults, and not one of them in the same size. Your crest still has to look identical on every gi, belt and instructor polo. If you run a dojo, academy or fight gym, that is the real challenge of ordering custom martial arts uniforms. This guide covers what to look for in a supplier, what to order for judo, BJJ, karate, aikido, taekwondo and kung fu, and what it costs, so your next order arrives before grading day.
What to Look for in a Dojo Uniform Supplier
Choosing a supplier is easier when you know which questions to ask. Before you place an order for custom martial arts uniforms, check that they offer the following:
- Low MOQ with mixed sizes counting together: A new intake never arrives in neat size groups. Make sure kids’, teen and adult sizes in one design count towards the same minimum.
- Free mockup: Ask for a digital mockup of your crest on every garment before you pay for production, with revisions until you approve it.
- Own-label woven neck labels: Students should see your school name inside the gi, not a factory name.
- Reorders without a new sample: The supplier should keep your approved files on record, so each new intake needs only a size list.
- Honest defect policy: Look for clear terms on what counts as a defect, how fast it is remade, and how to claim.
- Clear shipping and duty terms: Confirm delivery times, tracking, and who pays import VAT or duty.
If your students compete, tell the supplier about federation or competition requirements upfront, and make sure they manufacture to your specification.
Custom Martial Arts Uniforms by Discipline
Every art has its own cut, fabric and branding rules. Here is what to specify for each discipline, so your order matches how your students train.
Custom Judo Gis
Judo is built on grips, so the jacket has to take punishment. Custom judo gis come in single weave for beginners and lighter-weight kids’ classes, and double weave for experienced students who train hard and compete. Match the weight to age and level: lighter for juniors, heavier for seniors. Brand the gi with a back patch for the club name, chest embroidery for the crest, and a trouser-leg logo for a clean, matching look across the whole class.
Custom BJJ Gis
Custom BJJ gis start with the jacket. Pearl weave is the usual choice for its balance of durability and weight, and lighter pearl weave suits children. For trousers, ripstop is lighter and cooler, while twill lasts longer on adult mats with heavy knee-slide wear. Ask whether the fabric is pre-shrunk, because cotton gis shrink after the first hot washes, and check measurements against the size chart. Pair the gi with a matching ranked rash guard in your academy colours so the no-gi programme looks like part of the same school.
Custom Karate Gis
Karate students need different gis for different work. Custom karate gis come in lightweight canvas for kata, where a crisp snap matters, and heavyweight canvas for kumite and heavy daily training. Specify weights by age group, since juniors rarely need the heaviest cloth. Branding is usually chest embroidery for the school crest and a shoulder patch for the style or association. Keep it small and clean, because most karate schools prefer understated uniforms.
Custom Aikido Gis
Custom aikido gis have to handle wide, flowing movement and constant sleeve grips, so seam strength matters. Choose single weave for beginners and heavier double weave for experienced students. We cut the jacket to sit correctly under a hakama, and can supply hakama in black, navy or white. Branding is discreet: a small chest or sleeve crest, with the dojo name embroidered on the belt tail. Many aikido schools prefer plain white, so a “no visible logo” option is available.
Custom Taekwondo Uniforms
Custom taekwondo uniforms use the V-neck dobok, made in a light poly-cotton fabric that moves easily through kicks and forms. Choose a ribbed or plain collar, and trim it in your club colours so students are recognisable at a glance. Your crest can go on the back as a print or embroidery, and a small chest logo works well for beginners. Belts follow your rank system, in sizes by length.
Custom Kung Fu Uniform
Most uniform suppliers skip kung fu, yet schools struggle to find one that gets the details right. A custom kung fu uniform is built around traditional styling: frog-button closures and a mandarin collar, in cotton, cotton-blend or silky satin finishes depending on the look you want. Tai Chi uniforms favour soft, loose, flowing cuts, while Wushu uniforms are lighter and more tailored for fast, acrobatic training. Embroider your school name on the chest or back in Chinese characters, English, or both. Tell us your style and we will match the cut and fabric.
Branding Your Academy Crest Across Every Garment
Your crest is the one element that has to look identical on every piece of kit. We digitise it once and reuse the same embroidery file on gi jackets, trousers, patches, belts and instructor polos, so a student’s gi and a coach’s polo carry exactly the same mark.
Vector files (AI, EPS or PDF) give the sharpest result. If you only have a PNG or a photo of a sign or old uniform, our free design service redraws it and sends back a mockup within 24 hours, with no need to start from scratch.
Finish the job inside the garment. Woven neck labels and printed size tags carry your academy name, so students see their school and not a factory name.
Sizing and Ordering Mixed Kids and Adult Packs
A new intake never arrives in neat size groups, so mixed sizes within one design count towards the same minimum. A first order of 22 gis can be six children’s sizes, ten teen or small adult sizes and six large adult sizes, with no second minimum triggered.
Before bulk, order a size set: one gi in each size, so your front desk can fit students before the main run is cut. The sample cost is credited against your bulk order.
Send us the following and your mockup can start straight away:
| What to Send | Details |
| Discipline | Gi, rash guard, belt, polo |
| Size Breakdown | Kids and adults, per garment |
| Crest | Vector file or photo |
| Colours | Pantone codes or a photo |
| Deadline | Grading or term start |
| Address | Delivery address and country |
How Much Do Custom Dojo Uniforms Cost?
There is no single price for custom dojo uniforms, because every academy builds its kit differently. A quote depends on a handful of factors:
- Fabric weight: Heavier weaves and ripstop or twill trousers cost more than lightweight canvas or poly-cotton.
- Embroidery Stitch Count: A detailed crest with many stitches takes longer to sew than a simple logo.
- Patches: Embroidered or merrowed patches add cost per garment.
- Labels: Woven neck labels and printed size tags are priced per piece.
- Quantity: Larger runs bring the price per piece down.
- Express Production: A fast turnaround for grading day costs extra.
Send us your brief and we will return a clear quote, along with a free mockup.
Ready to Start Your Gis Order
Request your bulk quote today and outfit your dojo with confidence.
QuoteProduction Timeline and Worldwide Shipping
Work back from your grading day or term start, and tell us the date so we can plan the production slot around it.
| Stage | Time |
| Free digital mockup | Within 24 hours |
| Sample or size set | 5-7 days |
| Bulk production | 15-25 business days after approval |
| Courier (DHL, FedEx or UPS) | 5-10 days with tracking |
Orders ship worldwide from Sialkot, Pakistan, with a commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin. Import VAT or duty is payable by the importer on arrival unless otherwise agreed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Instructor polos, hoodies and training tees can be made alongside the gis, with your crest, colours and labels matching. Each garment is its own design, so confirm quantities per item.
Yes. Rash guards and spats are made in stretch polyester fabric with flatlock seams and full sublimation, so your crest, rank colours and student names are printed into the fabric. Kids’ and adult cuts can be ordered together.
Yes. Garments can be individually polybagged with printed size tags and hang tags carrying your academy logo, so you can stock the shop shelf straight from the carton.
Yes. Student names can be embroidered on belt tails and printed into sublimated rash guards. Send a name list with the size breakdown, spelled exactly as it should appear.
Wash cotton gis in cold or warm water first and avoid hot washes and tumble drying, since heat causes most shrinkage. Hang to dry, and order against the size chart rather than guessing.
Yes. For large multi-programme orders, sea freight is a cheaper option when your date allows, usually taking 3 to 6 weeks. Courier is better for urgent term starts or grading days.
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Conclusion
The right supplier makes ordering custom martial arts uniforms simple: low minimums with mixed sizes, one crest across every garment, your own labels inside, and clear timelines worked back from grading day. Whether you train judo, BJJ, karate, aikido, taekwondo or kung fu, the same rules apply. Send us your brief and we will return a free mockup and a clear quote.