Grey Gi--Buy or Dye?

[ArmorOfGod]

Has anyone ever tried to dye their gi grey? If so, did it work well?
I can't seem to find one to buy, so if anyone has a link to buy one, please add it here.

AoG

 

[MJS]

Has anyone ever tried to dye their gi grey? If so, did it work well?
I can't seem to find one to buy, so if anyone has a link to buy one, please add it here.

AoG

Nope, never tried to dye a gi. Usually, over time, my solid black gis began to fade with the normal wear and washing.

Mike

 

[Blindside]

I've heard of people bleaching their black ones, but I'd be worried about weakening the gi itself.

Tiger Claw sells an kenpo uniform that is stone-washed, so while it isn't grey it is further along the path than a regular new black uniform.

Lamont

 

[Cirdan]

My niece`s gi turned solid grey after she accidentially washed it together with some colored clothes. I called her the urban ninja until she bleached it and returned it to white :ninja:

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Nope, never tried to dye a gi. Usually, over time, my solid black gis began to fade with the normal wear and washing.

Mike

Yes, just get a black gi and over time it will turn grey!

Brian R. VanCise
www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com

 

[stone_dragone]

I remember a senior brown belt, later black belt, from when I was much younger wearing a grey century karate gi, but I don't remember where he got it and I'm pretty sure they don't make them. It definately was bought, though and not a dfluke of laundry.

 

[Ceicei]

If you want a nice silver-grey color, best to buy a white one and dye it thoroughly, or request a company or someone to make a gi for you from grey fabric.

- Ceicei

 

[Fluffy]

May I ask, why grey?

 

[shesulsa]

We special-ordered some grey uniforms and it was INCREDIBLY expensive for the cheap quality we received. I recommend getting a quality cotton uniform and dying it. Dye is fairly inexpensive and rather easy, really.

After you dye it , you'll want to soak it in diluted vinegar to help set the dye.

 

[Brandon Fisher]

They used to make them however they do not any longer. I suggest getting a black gi and wearing it until its grey. Has some serious character that way. My last black gi was a shureido and when I finally discarded it after 12 years it was grey.

 

[Fluffy]

Well, in that case he could just stone wash a black uniform. What does it take to do that?

 

[searcher]

You can always go buy a custom made grey gi. I know there are places that will make them for you. I prefer to let my black gis fade with use. I you decide you want it to be naturally worn you can drag it behind your car. Don't laugh, I know somebody that did that.

 

[IcemanSK]

For what its worth, I'd retire that uniform & get a new one. Dying it seems like too hit or miss & a lot of hassle.

 

[Kreth]

Well, in that case he could just stone wash a black uniform. What does it take to do that?

Well, I wouldn't recommend doing this in your own washer, but:

1. Toss dogi into washer.
2. Add laundry detergent and several good-sized river rocks.
3. Insert ear-plugs
4. Begin wash cycle.

:uhyeah:

 

[Bigshadow]

My black gi has faded to a grey with normal use and washing. I recently bought another one and it is beginning to fade as well. Why grey?

 

[Andy Moynihan]

1 White Gi

2 packets RIT Pearl Grey Dye or more depending how grey you want

Add washing machine as per instructions

 

[still learning]

Hello, In Hawaii alot of the Kajukenpo schools use GREY color gi's. You may want to contact a few schools for, where to order and prices.

We use black gi's..lots of martial art catalogs have them.

I have no numbers or contacts here on the BIG Island,most of the schools are in Oahu island. .....Aloha

Try searching: Kajukenpo

 

[Fluffy]

Well, I wouldn't recommend doing this in your own washer, but:

1. Toss dogi into washer.
2. Add laundry detergent and several good-sized river rocks.
3. Insert ear-plugs
4. Begin wash cycle.

:uhyeah:

And my wife would pull out her "Wife-Fu" and beat me to death with those river rocks.