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Category Archives: Women’s Gis

Layaway Available for Holiday Gi Shopping

07 Thursday Nov 2019

Posted by fenomkimonos in Women's BJJ, Women's Gis

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affordable, fenom kimonos, gifts, gis for women, holiday, layaway, women's gis

We are happy to announce that this holiday shopping season we are offering a layaway option. Our layaway plan allows customers to make a small deposit and pay the remainder in 2 installments before December 20th which allows us to ship the product out just in time for Christmas. We are releasing new women’s BJJ gi designs starting this weekend and not everyone is able to purchase the gi of their choice immediately. In many occasions customers have to wait for the next payday and by that time the desired size may already be sold out. The layaway plan secures the wanted color and size and it is completely interest free. However, there is a cancellation fee of $15.00 if full payment is not made by the deadline. Please contact us if you are interested and happy shopping!

Fenom Tropical Flowers Gi

07 Thursday Feb 2019

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affordable, fenom kimonos, gis for women, pearl weave, summer, we love flowers, white gis, women's gis

Dallas photographer, Maryna Matorina, captured this fantastic Fenom action shot at IBJJF Austin Open and we absolutely love it. It represents jiu-jitsu at its finest: staying calm and collected while applying a submission in a nerve-wrecking situation. Tournaments are some of the most stressful events for kids and adults alike: butterflies in stomach, adrenaline pumping, teammates and instructor watching, opponent’s team yelling. At times it feels like a total blur; time is frozen and there seems to be serious miscommunication between the brain and the body. The brain goes blank and your game plan that you drilled for months has left the building. Even though it is a popular belief that there is no losing in BJJ, only learning, it feels great to submit your opponent while serene and rocking a gorgeous gi. Congratulations!

Our newest women’s gi jacket is made of premium, pre-shrunk, brushed pearl weave fabric. Pants are made of pre-shrunk, super soft cotton drill fabric. The gi has oversized, immaculate tropical flowers embroidery on the pants, trademark F, and smaller tropical flowers accent on sleeves. If you are in between sizes, we recommend to go with a smaller size; it is not a shrink to fit gi. The gi retails at a very affordable 115.00 dollars, and as always, mix and match in regular, tall, and curvy sizes are available. Enjoy the endless summer vibes, and happy shopping!

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A0 Tall Size Gis

29 Tuesday Jan 2019

Posted by fenomkimonos in Women's BJJ, Women's Gis

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affordable, fenom kimonos, gis for girls, gis for women, slim pants, tall sizes, women's gis

We have been testing out a new women’s gi size in the past couple of months. A0 Tall size is a hybrid size between A0 and A1. It is perfect for someone tall and slim, someone in A0 weight, 85-120 pounds, and A1 height, 5’2” – 5’5”, bracket. If regular A0 is too short on you, and regular A1 is too wide then A0 Tall is an ideal choice. A0 Tall joins our other very popular tall sizes, A1T and A2T, and after minor tweaks we will make it permanent in our product line. At this time we offer the new size in black pearl weave, navy pearl weave, white bamboo, and white premium pearl weave in Mandala and Tropical Flowers designs.

We asked one of our customers to give us feedback on the new size. Amber is 5’4”, 117 lbs, and this is what she said,

‘I absolutely love my navy blue pearl weave Fenom gi. Being 5’4 and rooster weight has made it very difficult to find a kimono that fits properly. A0 Tall length is spot on, the arms are fitted properly so my opponent doesn’t have extra material to grab, the chest is slender and gives me a shaped look instead of a blue block like most. I have washed the gi for a couple of months now and the color has not faded! That is saying a lot for a navy blue. I don’t notice any excessive shrinkage either. Usually a gi that starts out at a good length ends up shrinking too much to pass competition regulation. I cannot say enough amazing things about this cut and really feel that Fenom succeeded exceptionally well in making a kimono that fits my body type.’

*Customer was not compensated for the review.

Black Friday Sale

20 Tuesday Nov 2018

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It’s time! Our annual women’s gi sale is happening this Friday from 6am to 6pm CST or until we are sold out. Let’s empty the warehouse! Happy shopping!

*Quantities are limited, no rain checks. Please limit two gis per person domestically, three gis per person internationally, no reselling. Please inquire about sizing before purchase to avoid returns. Please allow extra 2-3 days of processing and shipping time.

How to Remove Makeup Stains from a Gi?

29 Saturday Sep 2018

Posted by fenomkimonos in Women's BJJ, Women's Gis

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fenom kimonos, gis for women, laundry, makeup on gis, women's bjj, women's gis, womens jiujitsu

How do you remove makeup stains from a gi is a frequent question in a women’s BJJ Facebook forum. When this question is asked, very few helpful answers are posted, instead the topic gets steered to an ugly lane of shaming women who wear makeup in training. An angry back and forth between makeup wearers and non-wearers leads nowhere because both sides seem to have valid points. Gis are expensive and the possibility of a permanent stain is unpleasant enough to make some women refuse training with a woman who wears makeup. Women who wear makeup do so because it makes them feel better about themselves and/or have no time to remove it as they come straight from the office to the gym.

Are gis really stained forever if you rub foundation and mascara on it. Can you remove the stain and what is the most efficient way? We wanted to find out the answer and put an end to the subject.

TEST #1 Dawn dishwashing liquid, cold water and washing by hand

First, our tester put on a good amount of concealer, foundation, powder, bronzer, contouring product, illuminator and some mascara. The gi got a good rub on the tester’s face like you would in training, in sidecontrol. We diluted about 2 tablespoons of Dawn in a cup of cold water and washed the stain with the mixture by hand. The stain came out very easily.

Makeup on gi
Makeup on gi
Dawn dishwashing liquid
Dawn dishwashing liquid
No makeup after Dawn
No makeup after Dawn

TEST #2 ALL detergent, cold water and washing by hand

In the second test the tester was wearing the same amount of makeup as in test number 1 but this time we diluted 2-3 tablespoons of ALL laundry detergent in cold water. We did not go out of our way to buy this particular detergent; we used products that were already at home. The stain came out as fast as in test number 1, almost effortlessly.

Makeup on gi
Makeup on gi
ALL laundry detergent
ALL laundry detergent
No makeup on gi after ALL
No makeup on gi after ALL

TEST #3 Dawn dishwashing liquid plus ALL detergent, cold water and washing by hand

Since the first two tests were so easy, we added more makeup: heavier coating of foundation, extra contour product and black mascara. We used equal amounts (2 tablespoons) of Dawn and ALL detergent which we diluted in cold water and washed the spot by hand. It took a few minutes longer than the previous tests and we had to scrub the stain with a kitchen sponge and it did disappear.

Heavy makeup and mascara
Heavy makeup and mascara
No makeup after Dawn and ALL
No makeup after Dawn and ALL

TEST #4 ALL detergent, cold water and washing machine

We applied an extra heavy coat of makeup on the tester’s face, rubbed the gi on it hard and let it sit for a while. We also added more makeup directly onto the gi and then proceeded to wash the gi with ALL Stainlifters detergent, in cold water, normal cycle in the washing machine. We did not pre-treat the stain and the gi came out beautifully clean.

Extra heavy makeup
Extra heavy makeup
No makeup after washing machine
No makeup after washing machine

The conclusion: Every method removed stains equally well. No second round of washing or pre-treatment was required. No baking soda, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and no special GI detergents are needed. Makeup stains on a gi are not permanent and the stain removal process is nothing special. It’s actually harder to get blood stains out than makeup. So, next time someone complains about makeup, please show them this blog post. Happy training!

Check out Gi Care 101 for all other stain related questions.

Nine Years of Fenom Women’s Gi Designs

08 Sunday Jul 2018

Posted by fenomkimonos in Gis for Women and Girls, Women's Gis

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crystal weave, fenom kimonos, flowers, girls' gis, gis for women, gold weave, pearl weave, pearl weave plus, women's gis

Here is the collection of womens and girls jiu-jitsu gis we have produced over the past nine years. Every year some designs retire and new ones are added; some stay in production for years, others stay for a few months. Which one is our favorite? We like them all for different reasons but the very first batch from 2009 is a wee bit more special than all others. Which designs do you like the best and how many Fenoms do you own?

chess weave gi fenom
white pearl weave gi mandala fenom
pink pearl weave gi girls fenom
pearl weave gi white pbs fenom
pearl weave gi white purple swirl fenom
white pearl weave gi butterfly fenom
navy blue pearl weave fenom
navy blue pearl weave pink accent fenom
white pearl weave hibiscus fenom
gold weave gi white fenom
black crystal weave gi fenom og
hannette staack signature gi fenom
royal blue crystal weave gi fenom
pearl weave plus gi white red F fenom
pink pearl weave gi fenom
navy blue bamboo gi fenom
crystal weave gi white cornflower fenom girls
pearl weave plus gi black fenom
crystal weave gi white og lotus fenom
gray pearl weave gi salmon Fenom
pearl weave plus white feather fenom
pearl weave white lily gi fenom
white crystal weave gi gray lotus fenom
royal blue pearl weave gi fenom
crystal weave gi white Lotus fenom
pearl weave gi black red tulip lily fenom
gray pearl weave gi fenom
pearl weave gi black purple swirl fenom
black pearl weave gi black F fenom
pearl weave gi white rose fenom
black crystal weave red F Fenom gi
white crystal weave gi lotus girls fenom
royal blue girls gi fenom

Fenom Gi Giveaway

28 Thursday Jun 2018

Posted by fenomkimonos in Women's BJJ, Women's Gis

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brazilian jiu jitsu, fenom kimonos, free gi, gi giveaway, girls' jiu-jitsu, gis for women, single weave gi, women's bjj, women's gis, womens jiujitsu

Can you guess how many different women’s and girls’ gi designs we have made in the past nine years? Comment below for a chance to win a gi of your choice. First correct answer wins! One entry per person, please. Good luck!

Gi Weaves 102: Single Weave Gi and Double Weave Gi Mystery

17 Sunday Jun 2018

Posted by fenomkimonos in Gis for Women and Girls, Products, Women's Gis

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bjj gi, brushed baby canvas, chess weave, cotton canvas, diamond weave, double weave, fenom kimonos, judo gi, plain weave, sashiko weave, single weave, single weave vs double weave gis, women's bjj

Our article, Gi Weaves 101, has become one of the most viewed blog post and continues to be a great resource for anyone in the market for a new women’s BJJ gi. Since we get a lot of questions about single weave and double weave gis, we decided  to do a write-up about new fabrics we are using; what single weave and double weave fabrics are, and how to tell the difference between those two.

SASHIKO WEAVE or RICE GRAIN WEAVE is the most commonly misnamed fabric by jiu-jitsu bloggers and gi reviewers. A great deal of sources call it a single weave. Sashiko weave can be single or double weave. As a matter of fact, any fabric can be single or double weave, depending on if there is only one layer of fabric or if there are two layers of fabric that are interconnected. In a single weave fabric a set of weft (horizontal yarn) and a set of warp (vertical yarn) are interlaced together in different patterns. The pattern of the warp and weft is called the weave of the fabric. In a double weave, a fabric should contain two detectable weave structures, two layers, which are connected to one another in some way. Below are some photos to illustrate the difference between single and double weave.

Single weave on top, double weave on bottom.
Single weave on top, double weave on bottom.
Single weave vs double weave thickness.
Single weave vs double weave thickness.

 

Single weave fabric on top, double weave on the bottom.
Single weave fabric on top, double weave on the bottom.
Single weave fabric has one layer, double weave fabric can be pulled apart to show two layers.
Single weave fabric has one layer, double weave fabric can be pulled apart to show two layers.

Sashiko weave has been used for judo gis for decades, it’s readily available and much more reasonably priced than pearl weave. It can be light weight 350-550 gsm single weave to 750-950 gsm double weave,  the options are endless. A lot of jiu-jitsu gis in sashiko weave are in light weight category, very affordable and considered a good starter gi. However, cheaper gis shrink quite a bit, so sizing can be tricky.

More expensive double weave gis have controlled shrinkage due to extensive pre-treatment but those are not common in BJJ scene. Double weave gi sleeves are very difficult to grab, they are thick and rigid. The whole gi set weighs twice as much as a single weave gi. Most BJJ hobbyists don’t ever experience a double weave gi unless they cross train at a judo dojo and get their grips on an International Judo Federation approved competition gi. So, if you are buying a jiu-jitsu gi and the description is 350-550 gsm weave (pearl or any others), you are getting a single weave gi. 

CHESS WEAVE combines plain weave with Sashiko weave to form a chess board look. Plain weave is the most common and basic weave where weft yarn passes over and under warp yarn alternately. Chess weave fabric feels softer than pearl weave but not as soft as crystal weave. It feels light-weight and does not stretch out excessively. It is a great addition to any gi collection if you are getting bored with pearl weave. Colored gis in chess weave will look more textured and dramatic after a while as the raised squares fade at a different rate than the flat squares. This is not better than any other fabric; it simply has a captivating look.

DIAMOND WEAVE or diamond pattern Sashiko weave fabric is widely used in judo and is not new in the market. It is mostly used for the skirt part of the judo gi but can be made into a BJJ gi. The lightweight but sturdy plain weave or twill weave is combined with diamond pattern in Sashiko weave. Sashiko yarn direction is horizontal which makes the fabric stronger to withstand the stretching and pulling. The fabric feels light and airy, does not shrink excessively and is comfortable on skin. It has a unique textured look that should become popular in jiu-jitsu because of its affordability and availability.

Canvas or Cotton Duck is a popular fabric choise for workwear, tote bags, beach umbrellas, awnings and is the base for the best oil paintings. It is a plain woven fabric that is sturdy, dense and extremely durable. Cotton duck or duck is the correct name for the fabric but people outside of textile industry call it canvas. Canvas, especially heavy-duty canvas, is not a popular choice for gi pants. The fabric is very stiff and full length, double layer reinforcement makes the pants twice as heavy as rip stop pants. The pants will last for years if you have the patience to wear them and put up with the stiff, slightly uncomfortable fabric. Canvas will soften up a little over time but it will never be as comfortable as cotton drill. Customers have very strong feelings about these pants; they are serious nail rippers, you cannot get a grip without hurting your hands.

Brushed canvas looks just like canvas but feels like cotton drill. The  fabric has been treated and brushed on both sides so the stiffness you experience with canvas has been eliminated. The best way to describe the feel of this fabric is to think of a flannel shirt, it’s that comfy. Of all the fabric choices for pants, this has to be our new favorite. Brushed canvas is comfortable but does not stretch out as much as cotton drill, very soft yet sturdy and there is no unexpected shrinkage. So far it has been very well received by customers and we hope to add more brushed canvas pants in different colors to our product line.

No matter what fabric you prefer, it is important to take good care of your gi . Read more about gi care and stain removal here.

Black Pearl Weave Gi

05 Thursday Apr 2018

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curvy jacket, curvy pants, fenom kimonos, fenom pearl weave, gis for women, rip stop, tall, women's gis

One of our all time favorite gi designs, black pearl weave with red tulips, has had a great two and a half year run in production and this month we are sending it to a well-earned retirement. The replacement is a lighter weight monochromatic black pearl weave gi.

This is a gi for someone who needs a break from colorful embroidery but still prefers a branded, quality women’s bjj uniform with plenty of size options. It is a simple, clean design with our trademarked F on the sleeves and Fenom in graceful calligraphy on pants. Direct embroidery is barely visible and will show more as the gi fades over time.

We made this gi in sizes A0-A5, including our standard talls and curvies but also in A2 curvy jacket which is becoming one of the most sought after sizes. A2 curvy jacket is a half-size between A2 and A3. It is perfect for a woman who is in A1 or A2 height bracket, wears DD cup or larger bra, needs extra chest coverage and feels that regular A2 is tad bit tight in the armpits or too open in the front. Gi jackets are made of standard 550 gsm pearl weave and pants are light-weight ripstop with flat drawstring. Black round custom cord is included for no extra charge.

Model wears A1T gi.

Black Friday Sale

20 Monday Nov 2017

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And the tradition continues! This Friday for 12 hours all women’s gis are on sale for $75.00. Every color, every design, every size.* Happy shopping!

*Quantities are limited, no rain checks. Please limit two gis per person domestically, three gis per person internationally. Please inquire about sizing before purchase to avoid returns. Please allow extra 2-3 days of processing and shipping time.

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