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Everything You Need To Know About Muay Thai Gear
Muay Thai has become one of the most popular martial arts in the world. It is quite a rigorous and physically demanding sport, appearing in several major international sports competitions. As a result, when partaking in Muay Thai training, it is important that a high quality Muay Thai uniform, or gi in Japanese, be worn to avoid tearing and damage.
Muay Thai Gear is generally constructed out of 100% cotton, bleached white. Cotton is the best choice for breathability. Care should be taken when laundering, as most Muay Thai gear are not pre-shrunken and will shrink up to a full size from excess heat. Therefore, washing in cool water and air drying is highly recommended to avoid shrinkage.
There are two pieces to the Muay Thai Gear the belt, and the pants. The jacket is quilted with a thick pliable collar and wide sleeves. Two short splits are on either side of the hip, which are reinforced with extra cloth. The jacket is secured with a belt, coloured according to level, wrapped tightly around the body and knotted. The pants feature an elasticized drawstring waist with wide legs to allow for movement. In areas where there may be a lot of friction or stress from pulling, reinforcement at the seams and additional padding is vital to prevent damage. These include the shoulders, collar, knees, and crotch of the pants.
The cloth for gi's comes in a variety of weights and textures. For training purposes, Twins Muay Thai gear are made out of single weave cloth. The appropriate weight for a Muay Thaika (Muay Thai practitioner) is measured in ounces or grams, and depends on their ability and age. Usually, beginners at a younger age opt for lighter weights while older advanced students and instructors choose heavier ones. Weights can vary from 7 ounces or 198.44 grams to 40.57 ounces or 1150 grams.
For competitions, double weave cloth is ideal for Twins Muay Thai gear, making them thicker and heavier. Muay Thai Gear for competition use tend to be more durable, and as a result, much more expensive than single weave. While training Muay Thai gear come in white, competition level gear also come in blue. Higher quality Muay Thai gear should not weigh down the practitioner and restrict their movement. They should fit loosely and comfortably on the body.