Cotton v poly cotton gi

[bella666]

Hi im new here. My daughter (6yrs old) has started Wado Kai Karate and I have gotten her a blitz poly cotton gi.

She has eczma and the gi irritates this around her knee area. Would investing in a cotton gi be recommended or should I just put cotton leggings under her trousers???

Thanks for any advice x

[barryives]

Maybe try some barrier cream or perhaps a cotton compression bandage before a new gi

[DoctorQui]

Once washed a few times and worn in this should stop but until that time, barryives advice is sound.

Polycotton gis are generally ok if you don't want to be bothered in the ironing department as creases from washing tend to fall out. My own faric of choice is good ol cotton, preferably brushed.

[bella666]

Maybe try some barrier cream or perhaps a cotton compression bandage before a new gi

I smothered her in emolient and gave her antihistamine medicine and she was more comfortable but it was still really angry. Good thinking on the compression bandage though I will try that at her next session. Cheers. Oh and I like the idea of not having to iron her gi everytime I wash it so may just invest in a cotton one for her next gi once she has grown out of this on, or sooner if she keeps getting a reaction to the polycotton one. Thanks guys x

[DoctorQui]

Maybe try some barrier cream or perhaps a cotton compression bandage before a new gi

I smothered her in emolient and gave her antihistamine medicine and she was more comfortable but it was still really angry. Good thinking on the compression bandage though I will try that at her next session. Cheers. Oh and I like the idea of not having to iron her gi everytime I wash it so may just invest in a cotton one for her next gi once she has grown out of this on, or sooner if she keeps getting a reaction to the polycotton one. Thanks guys x

When she settles in and it looks like she's in it for the long term, I would invest in a heavier gi as the heavier cotton stays away from the skin and creates a layer of air which cools you down and will no doubt e better for any skin problems. Always go a size bigger imo!

[DWx]

Welcome to the forum bella666

Good advice so far. I also suffer from eczema which tends to flair up around my elbows and wrists although I've always worn a poly cotton gi. Definitely use the emollient (I also assume her doctor's given you some sort of corticosteroid too?). Cotton gi might be better but if you can't buy it yet, the leggings idea might work for her. Although try to use thin leggings as for me, the heat and sweat makes mine worse. When my wrists or elbows are really bad I sometimes use those thin elasticated supports to prevent my sleeves from rubbing so maybe try that?

Just an FYI for the future, when and if she has to start wearing sparring gear, that always use to make mine worse so keep an eye on her. Best of luck and hope it gets better for her

[Harkon72]

It has to bee 100% cotton for me, it absorbs moister quicker and keeps it's shape better. Never wash a belt though, they shrink unevenly and go out of shape.