08 Wednesday Jan 2020
Posted in Gis for Women and Girls, Women's BJJ
We are happy to announce that our redesigned A3Short size women’s gi pants are now available. Based on customer feedback we felt there was a missing option between A2Curvy and A4. It was time to get rid of a slow seller A3 and make A3Short size for curvy, average height women. A3Short is a roomy pant with a shorter inseam and fits women who are in size 14 (US size) pants and about 5’5”-5’8” tall. First color in stock in A3S is navy, white and black to follow.
03 Sunday Nov 2019
Posted in Gis for Women and Girls, Women's BJJ
Tags
curvy fit, curvy pants, fenom kimonos, gis for women, innovation, support women's bjj, women's gis
When we started making women’s gis in 2009, the production was limited to only three sizes: A1, A2 and A3. Over the years we have added more options including curvy and tall sizes. The addition of A2Tall, A2Curvy and A4 have made A3 practically obsolete. With great sadness we are discontinuing our current A3 size. However, A3 is not completely disappearing; we are replacing it with a brand new A3Short size. Based on customer feedback, there is a need for a size A3 width but not so much for the length. A3Short is made for someone in A2Curvy and A4 height bracket (5’6”-5’8”) but A3 weight bracket (175-195 lbs). If A2Curvy pants are a little too snug but A4 are a tad baggy then A3Short will be the perfect size for you. Happy shopping!
05 Thursday Apr 2018
Posted in Women's BJJ, Women's Gis
Tags
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.
30 Wednesday Mar 2016
Posted in Women's BJJ, Women's Gis
Tags
curvy pants, fenom kimonos, fenom pants, gi pants, gis for women, slim pants, tall pants, women's bjj
How to choose great fitting gi pants? It can be very easy or tricky depending on where you fall on the size chart and one size definitely does not fit all! In the first part of the article we will talk about sizing and the second part will cover material options in-depth.
Size
Size chart shows the range of weight and height and should be used as a general guideline. If you are not sure about your size, always ask! There is a good chance we have found the correct size pants for someone with similar measurements and build. For a woman smack in the middle of the size bracket it is pretty easy to pick the right pair. At 5’7” and 145 pounds with athletic build, you can order a pair of A2s* and the pants will be a great fit. Someone at the same height but at 175 lbs with wider hips is probably going to ponder, “Should I go with the weight bracket or height bracket for size?” The answer is to go with the weight and choose curvy pants. A tall lady at 5’10” and 145 lbs should go with the height bracket and pick tall pants for best fit.
Women come in so many varying shapes and sizes that weight and height are not the only thing we ask when helping with sizing. Sometimes we may need to dig deeper. Fibbing about your weight a little bit is fine but anything over ten pounds can result in incorrect fit. Being honest about your jeans size is appreciated; it helps prevent disappointment and costly exchange process.
We recommend an easy fit test. When you put the pants on; pinch the loose material at the side of your hip at the widest point and if you have about 1.5-2 inches of fabric between your fingers, you have a good, pretty fitted pair of pants with just enough room to move around and no excess bagginess. When you have less than 1.5 inches material between your fingers, the pants will be too tight. Gi pants should fit a little loose, not skin-tight like yoga pants. It is uncomfortable to roll in super tight gi pants. Not only do they constrain movement but also make you feel self-conscious knowing that the back side is being exposed and the seams are about to bust open. If you have way more than 2 inches of material between your fingers, you will have very loose-fitting pants, almost like judo pants looseness. There is nothing wrong with loose fit, it is ultimately all about personal preference. Some women prefer fitted pants, some prefer looser cut.
If you are in between sizes or your weight tends to fluctuate 5-7 pounds within a month, having a pair of curvy pants is a great option. Extra couple of inches of room around hips and waist makes all the difference when you feel bloated or heavy. Regular, slim cut pants are perfect for the days or seasons when you are little lighter or want more fitted pants. If your goal is to lose some weight, we suggest to buy a pair of pants that fits right now, not at your goal weight. Tight pants will not motivate you more; they make training unpleasant. Buy a smaller size as a reward when you have reached your goal. Even though we make a variety of sizes, there are a few cases when a customer is out of our weight and height range and sadly we don’t have the perfect pair for that shape.
When you put on a brand new pair of gi pants, the bottom of the pant leg should touch or sit on top of your foot. After shrinkage the pants will be right above the ankle bone which is the preferred length. If your pants start out at the ankle bone length, they will become capri pants over time. Some people don’t mind capri length gi pants but if you are a competitor, the pants may not pass inspection depending on how strictly the rules are followed. Do not hem the pants before you have washed them a couple of times. Most of the time hot water wash and dryer takes care of the extra length.
*Size refers to Fenom size chart and Fenom gi pants. Every brand uses slightly different size charts and our recommendation does not necessarily work with other brands’ pants.
