vantheman Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 NOTE: This post was originally a video of something from my school. After talking with my instructor, he preferred I not link directly to it. I chose to start a new topic, considering I cannot just delete this one. Can a moderator please move this to the equipment section? I was wondering what others do about drying their gi. I normally line dry them, but I have heard of others that Machine dry them. Have you noticed any problems with machine drying? Van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Drying a gi in a machine dryer will shrink it, and can cause a little extra wear just by virtue of it rolling around in a hot metal box. I am built a bit strangely, though, so I always have to buy a gi that is too large, which means that the shrinking that occurs in the dryer is perfectly fine by me. Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I've always machine dried my gi for as long as I can remember, but what do I know. My wife has forbid me from the washer/dryer...I mean, I don't sort because it's way too consuming, imho. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamesu Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Line dry usually...Heck - I was told not too long ago that some of the people at our dojo Iron their Gi!!!!!Now thats dedication "We did not inherit this earth from our parents. We are borrowing it from our children." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Line dry usually...Heck - I was told not too long ago that some of the people at our dojo Iron their Gi!!!!!Now thats dedication I would do that for any Kata competition; appearance is part of the scoring. Other than that, yeah, that's dedication. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Line dry usually...Heck - I was told not too long ago that some of the people at our dojo Iron their Gi!!!!!Now thats dedication I would do that for any Kata competition; appearance is part of the scoring. Other than that, yeah, that's dedication. Is it really that weird? We'd get our butts kicked if we turned up to class with a creased dobok! "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Line dry usually...Heck - I was told not too long ago that some of the people at our dojo Iron their Gi!!!!!Now thats dedication I would do that for any Kata competition; appearance is part of the scoring. Other than that, yeah, that's dedication. Is it really that weird? We'd get our butts kicked if we turned up to class with a creased dobok!These days, I'll only iron my gis for our annual testing cycle. Other than that, I'll wear my gis right out of the dryer. Did I say iron, I mean dry clean, I don't have the patience anymore to iron. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbullJudoka Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I would prefer to hang dry my gi but if I do use the clothes dryer I set it on the lowest heat, shortest time cycle. I procrastinate on washing my gi and thats the only reason mine ends up in the dryer. Never had any problems using the dryer under the mentioned settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobbersky Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Line dry usually...Heck - I was told not too long ago that some of the people at our dojo Iron their Gi!!!!!Now thats dedication I would do that for any Kata competition; appearance is part of the scoring. Other than that, yeah, that's dedication. Is it really that weird? We'd get our butts kicked if we turned up to class with a creased dobok!These days, I'll only iron my gis for our annual testing cycle. Other than that, I'll wear my gis right out of the dryer. Did I say iron, I mean dry clean, I don't have the patience anymore to iron. In my school, I have refused students to wear the black belt if the Go/Dobok is un-ironed also 100 press-ups for Kyu Grades OR Dan gradTo me it shows pride, I'm ex forces so we love everything ironed. I have this warning that if anyone turns up to a Dan grading with an un-ironed Gi, I will fail them on the spot, I've not have to fail anyone yet.L "Challenge is a Dragon with a Gift in its mouth....Tame the Dragon and the Gift is Yours....." Noela Evans (author) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobbersky Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 My phone it too sensitive. "Challenge is a Dragon with a Gift in its mouth....Tame the Dragon and the Gift is Yours....." Noela Evans (author) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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