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Adult Gi Size Guide
How a gi fits you is all about personal preference. In reality, if a gi is a bit too big, it's not the end of the world as it will shrink over time, and it can be tailored to fit like a glove. however, if it's too tight for you where it hinders your movement, then your shit out of luck unless you want to bring it to a tailor and have them add fabric to the areas that are too tight. I personally feel a baggier gi makes you better as it makes it easier for training partners to grip you. Then, if you enter a competition, you put on a slimmer fitting gi that is still within the rules to dominate the division :). We'll continue posting photos of people of different body types trying out gis locally at our office and posting how they felt about each size to give you a better feel of how our size chart might fit on you.
SHORT STOCKY GUYS
- Small was tight in the shoulders and hips he said if he needed a snug gi for a competition he might buy this size and use it brand new unwashed as it would be harder for opponents to grab but as a daily training gi it would be too tight and most likely wouldn't fit after shrinkage
- The medium was the best fit out of the box; sleeves would shrink down perfectly
- Large was a bit long, but after shrinkage, it could work for him
- BXL was long and baggy, but he did say he'd shrink it, and if it needed to be hemmed, he would be happy with it
AVERAGE ATHLETIC GUYS
- Small was to tight in the shoulders, and after shrinkage would be to small but out of it looks good
- the medium fit perfectly out of the box but maybe after a year of shrinkage he felt it might be too short in the sleeves for his liking
- Large was big and baggy, but he felt after trying to shrink it down it should fit like the medium so we went with the large
TALL LANKY GUYS
- Medium fit well but the length was a bit on the short side
- Medium Tall was the best fit and after shrinkage, would still be good
- The Large was on the baggy side, but the length was good
- Large Tall was just way too big, lengthwise after shrinkage it would be fine but he preferred the MT and the large over this size
TALL ATHLETIC GUYS
- Out of the box Large fit good maybe over time it would shrink a bit more than he preferred
- Large Tall fit perfectly and there was room for shrinkage
- XL/A4 is the size that has always been his go-to size for the past decade and a half just for the length. however, after shaping up and cutting 30plus pounds of fat from around his gut and making a feeble attempt at getting jacked (his words), all his fits XL/A4 gis are on the baggy side and the LT is going to be his new go-to size.
STRENGTH ATHLETE GUYS
- 2XL felt fine maybe a bit tight in the shoulders and also a bit long
- B2XL felt good, and he wanted to buy this size cause out of the box, he liked the shorter sleeve length and skirt, but I suggested he try the B3XL
- After trying on the B3XL, which was a bit long in the sleeve but gave more room to move, especially after shrinkage.
Please review the size chart and photos carefully before placing your order. When in doubt, go one size up; I always say it's easier to shrink a gi down than bring it to a tailor to add fabric to make it bigger.
| APPAREL SIZES | BJJ LABEL SIZES | HEIGHT | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | A1 | 5’3″-5’7″ | 120 - 150lbs |
| BXL | A2X | 5’5″-5’8″ | 200 - 240 lbs |
| M | A2 | 5’6″-5'9" | 140 - 170lbs |
| B2XL | A3X | 5’8″-5'11" | 230 - 270lbs |
| L | A3 | 5’10″-6'1″ | 165 - 200 lbs |
| MT | A3Slim | 5’10″ - 6'1″ | 140 -170 lbs |
| LT | A4Slim | 6’1” - 6’4″ | 180 -205lbs |
| XL | A4 | 6’1” - 6’4″ | 195 - 230 lbs |
| B3XL | A4X | 5’10”-6’2″ | 270 - 330lbs |
| B4XL | A4XX | 5’10”-6’2″ | 330 - 370 lbs |
| 2XL | A5 | 6’3″-6'6″ | 240 - 270lbs |
| B5XL | A5X | 6’2″-6'5″ | 360 - 410 lbs |
| B6XL | A5XX | 6’2″-6'5″ | 400 - 450 lbs |
- Gorilla Fight Gear gis are preshrunk. However, this does not mean your gi will not shrink. Expected shrinkage can be 5-10% in the sleeve length over time when washed in hot water and dried in the dryer, depending on the fabric weave. Pearl weaves, for example, tend to shrink less than gold weaves.
- We recommend cold wash and hand dry, and never use harsh chemicals like bleach.
- If your height and weight fall into different categories, we always recommend you go for the larger of the 2 sizes.
- There are outliers in this case. If you are 5'4" (Small/A1) and 320 lbs (B3XL), I might suggest you go one extra size up in the weight column. In this example, you'd be an S or BXL in height but a B3XL in weight. Because B3XLs are made for people 8-10" taller, they may be too tight on you, so you should go one size up to the B4XL to be safe.
About The Silverback #5
Medium Weight Pearl Weave Jiu-Jitsu Gi
Hey, my fellow primates.
Here we are again looking at a new batch of our Silverback line of Jiu-Jitsu Gis. We got rid of the full-length rashguard liner from the previous batch due to feedback from customers about how hot the Gi would get. The full-length rashguard liner made it hard for the Gis to breathe, so in the end, it was less comfortable. Instead, we put a Dri-Fit liner covering your shoulders, upper back, and chest to keep things cool and comfortable.
Silverback’s
Unique Features
Here is a small list of some of the features that make the Silverback Pearl Weave Jiu-Jitsu Gi special.
Preshrunk
The Pearl Weave fabric has been processed in a way that will minimize shrinkage. However, expect 5-8% shrinkage on the length of the fabric over time.
Slick BRANDING
This Gi has one large gorilla logo on the chest, which is easily removed, and a sublimated gorilla face inside the Dri-Fit liner.
Drys Quickly
This Pearl weave will dry quickly, even with its 1.2cm thick EVA lapel.
Durability
At Gorilla, we make sure the gussets and the levels are made from the same jacket taking durability to another level. This Gi was made from a heavier Pearl weave fabric 50gsm heavier than standard on the market.
All THE SPECS
The Nerdy Details of the Silverback Pearl weave Jiu-Jitsu Gi
THE JACKET
- 500 Gram Pearl Weave middleweight fabric.
- Pre-shrunk fabric, only 0-1% on width and 5-8% on length for shrinkage.
- 1.25cm thick rubber lapel, which is heavy but still quick drying.
- Pearl weave fabric on the lapel, meaning the lapel should never rip from savages constantly trying to choke you out.
- The Dri-Fit inner liner only covers the shoulders to provide extra comfort.
- Made from one-piece fabric, so fewer seams mean fewer weak links.
- Sleeves are made a bit longer, so you’ll never have to replace your Gi over the years because of shrinkage.
- All stress points are reinforced.
- All seams are triple stitched.
THE Pants
- 280 Gram Ripstop Weave fabric is super lightweight and comfortable.
- Triple shrunk fabric much less shrinkage.
- A thick rope with an elastic waistband for easy, hassle-free usage.
- Lycra weave fabric gusset for better flexibility.
- Made with no outside seam meaning fewer weak links.
- All stress points are reinforced.
- All seams are triple stitched.
6 reviews for Silverback number 5 Jiu-Jitsu Gis
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Mick (verified owner) –
My excitement turns s to disappointment, the dry weave lining covers so little It is nothing more than a decorative patch. I hadn’t realized you had totally eliminated it.
Dri-Fit inner liner that only covers upper body to provide extra comfort
Unless you meant top of the shoulders when it said “upper body” I would recommend removing all mention of the liner, other than saying it has been removed.
This is my third silverback and looks awesome from the outside, but doesn’t have the same functionality.
I get why you did it, when I first got my Gi it took a bit to get used to the heat and the old liner was more Lycra than dry weave making removing the Gi a struggle at times.
James (verified owner) –
Thanks, great Gi it is my 4th Silverback gi from you guys, and it fits great. I’m 5’10 300lbs and I love the B4XL size
Nicholas Hall (verified owner) –
So I’ve had a chance to roll in my new Gi a few times and I love it, the quality and build of the Gi is amazing and even after its wash and dry it still fits. Thats a small miracle in and of itself as I’m 5’11 and 245pounds finding a Gi that fits my belly can be a challenge. The pants were a little large just as a result of my odd body proportions and not a fault of the company or the manufacture. I would suggest that if your like me(long torso, big belly, thinner legs) that you look at pants one size down from the top.
The construction of the Gi is awesome, the material is light enough that I don’t feel smothered by it when I get wrapped up in it and hardy enough that I haven’t seen even a thread out of place yet. Don’t know what else to say about it. Get one.
Now for the real reason I’m writing this review, the customer service is top notch. I made my order and they didn’t have what I ordered in stock. Mike got in touch with me letting me know the situation and where other companies would have simply told me of the back order Gorillagear upgraded me, then upgraded my shipping to make up for the time we spent emailing back and forth. Freaking top notch service! Then imagine my surprise when my package contained and extra set of pants no extra charge. This is beyond customer service, its amazing!
I dont know what bigger compliment I can give than to say that I will definitely be buying another Gi from them and soon and I recommend anyone looking for a Gi to check them out.
Adam Tulak (verified owner) –
Super fast getting the shipment out, had a small issue with my order that was nobody’s fault but the customer service I received to fix the situation was awesome. I’ll definitely be back for more GorillaGear
Jesse (verified owner) –
Absolutely amazing. I have already told my Larger friends, about your company.
Thank you for making bigger sizes for gorillas like us. I will be placing more orders for items like Patches for my new gi and get some of your t shirts.
Shane (verified owner) –
This was my first Gi from GFG. Fit is superb – I’m 5’10" 285lbs. Shipping was incredibly fast.
The pearl weave jacket feels great for me and multiple folks have mentioned the material is good for grabbing.
My only complaint is the seam at the crotch right above the lyrca ripped day 1. There must have been some seam slippage the moment it was stressed and it did not hold up. Both sets of triple stitched steams popped.