Direct factory manufacturing for Osaka martial arts schools, commercial fightwear brands, and sports retailers. Manufactured according to strict tech packs, custom sizing, and verified material weights.
Bridging traditional Japanese martial arts demands with Sialkot's world-class textile engineering and scalable industrial manufacturing capacity.
Osaka stands as the commercial heart of the Kansai region, home to hundreds of prestigious Karate dojos (Shito-ryu, Goju-ryu, Shotokan, and Kyokushin), university athletic associations, and martial arts apparel distributors in districts like Shinsaibashi, Umeda, and Namba. B2B buyers in Osaka demand uniform specifications that adhere strictly to traditional cut parameters while featuring modern tensile durability, precise fabric weights (measured in ounces or GSM), and immaculate stitching density.
As Sedate Group of Industries (operating out of Sialkot, Pakistan—the world's capital for combat sports equipment manufacturing since 2002), we eliminate middleman trading costs for Japanese buyers. With over 200 skilled craftsmen and 100+ specialized machines, we produce fully customized, private-label Karate Gis, BJJ Gis, and hybrid martial arts uniforms directly tailored for Osaka suppliers and global brands.
A comprehensive breakdown of fabric weaves, canvas weights, and construction parameters optimized for Kata, Kumite, and multi-discipline combat sports.
| Gi / Apparel Classification | Fabric Composition & Weave | Fabric Weight (Oz / GSM) | Key Performance Characteristics | Primary Application / Target Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament Kata Gi | 100% Combed Heavy Cotton Canvas (Brushed Finish) | 12oz – 14oz (approx. 400–470 GSM) | Crisp acoustic "snap" execution, heavy drape, zero body cling, reinforced lapel seam lines. | Advanced Kata Practitioners, Dojo Masters, Senior Competition in Japan. |
| Lightweight Kumite Gi | Polyester-Cotton Blend / Micro Diamond Weave | 7oz – 9oz (approx. 220–270 GSM) | Ultra-lightweight, high ventilation gusseting, rapid moisture wicking, 3% elastane stretch options. | Point Sparring (WKF style), Rapid movement, Hot-climate training dojos in Osaka. |
| Traditional Student Gi | 100% Natural Cotton Twill or Bleached Duck Canvas | 8oz – 10oz (approx. 270–310 GSM) | Soft pre-shrunk texture, double-stitched stress zones, drawstring & elastic waist pants. | Dojo Entry-level kits, University & High School Martial Arts Clubs across Kansai. |
| BJJ & Grappling Gi | Pearl Weave Top / Ripstop Cotton Pants | 450GSM – 750GSM Top / 10oz Ripstop | Anti-grab vulcanized rubber collar, triple-stitched flat seams, pre-shrunk sanforized treatment. | Jiujitsu Academies, Mixed Combat Gyms, Private Label Fightwear Brands. |
| Sublimated Training Wear | 88% Polyester, 12% Elastane (4-Way Stretch) | 200GSM – 240GSM Compression Knit | Anti-microbial silver-ion treatment, flatlock seam construction, deep sublimation printing. | MMA Gyms, Cross-training academies, Custom Team Kits & Gym Merchandise. |
For Karate traditionalists in Osaka, the sound generated during technique execution—known as the "snap"—is a visual and auditory indicator of precision. Our 14oz heavy-canvas Kata Gis are constructed with a high-density yarn count per square inch, treated with a mechanical brushing process. This produces a stiff yet comfortable fabric wall that pops audibly without causing skin abrasion during intense training sessions.
One of the biggest friction points for Japanese importers is size variance after washing. Sedate Group employs a dual-stage sanforization and steam-shrinking process during fabric finishing. This guarantees a post-wash shrinkage rate of under 2.5% (compared to industry standard 5-8%), ensuring Japanese traditional sizing (Size 000 up to Size 7) remains perfectly accurate over years of laundering.
Tailored manufacturing solutions aligned with the specific business models of Kansai-based buyers.
Universities across Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe maintain dedicated Karate and BJJ clubs requiring custom chest patches, direct high-density Japanese Kanji embroidery (e.g., club names embroidered on lapels and belts), and custom color-coded trims. We provide custom sizing charts and private label embroidery matching exact university brand colors.
Retail fight stores in Shinsaibashi and online stores across Japan require turn-key private-label solutions. We handle everything from branded woven neck labels, custom barcode hang-tags, custom polybags, and retail-ready packaging cartons, allowing local brands to scale quickly without maintaining massive inventory overhead.
Organizers of martial arts tournaments in Kansai often require custom event gis, sublimated rash guards, and commemorative fight shorts. Our rapid 7-12 day prototyping turnarounds ensure custom event samples are signed off well before tournament dates.
Staying ahead of regulatory shifts, material innovations, and consumer demand in the Japanese martial arts sector.
Japanese consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable manufacturing processes. Sedate Group offers GOTS-certified organic cotton canvas options for premium Karate Gis, dyed with eco-friendly non-toxic reactive dyes that maintain vibrant white purity without releasing harsh chemical effluents into the water table during processing.
With the rapid convergence of traditional Karate, Kickboxing, and BJJ in modern Japanese MMA gyms, buyers are ordering hybrid gis that feature reinforced BJJ-style lapels paired with traditional high-cut Karate trousers. Our engineering team builds custom tech packs that combine these features seamlessly.
By streamlining our factory CAD patterning systems, Osaka buyers can submit vector designs or physical reference samples. We translate these directly into digital tech packs, providing complete transparency from fabric cutting to container shipment into Port of Osaka or Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Decades of specialized combat sports apparel manufacturing backed by structured quality control systems.
Every single Karate Gi and fight shorts production run undergoes stringent inline audit checks: 1) Raw cotton & canvas GSM testing, 2) Precision laser cutting, 3) Tensile strength seam testing, 4) Embroidery & print accuracy check, and 5) Final needle detector inspection prior to export packing.
From custom woven lapel tags, inner jacket sublimated linings, custom-embroidered chest and back patches, to specialized retail packaging boxes, we deliver product lines fully branded to your business identity.
Eliminate intermediate trading agents in East Asia. We work directly with growing Osaka brands by offering pilot OEM order runs starting at just 50 units per style, scaling up to full container shipments as your distribution grows.
Essential technical and logistical information for importing custom Karate Gis and combat apparel into Japan.
Our standard MOQ for custom Karate Gis and BJJ Gis is 50 uniforms per style and colorway. For stitched athletic wear such as sublimated rash guards and MMA fight shorts, the MOQ starts at 100 pieces per design. Startup brands can combine sizes (Size 00 to Size 6) within the same order run to reach minimum thresholds.
We work directly from standard Japanese sizing charts (Size 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) or custom sizing parameters provided in your tech pack. Our pattern engineers adjust cut allowances for sleeve length, jacket skirt drape, and pant gussets to match specific Japanese style preferences (e.g., traditional short sleeve/short pant cut vs. European long cut).
Prototype samples are developed within 7 to 12 working days upon tech-pack approval. Express air courier delivery to Osaka takes approximately 4-6 days. Bulk production averages 45 days from sealed sample confirmation, with shipping via air freight to Kansai International Airport (KIX) or sea freight to Osaka Port.
Yes. We utilize multi-head industrial embroidery machines capable of high-density stitch counts up to 12,000 stitches per emblem. We render intricate Japanese Kanji, dojo logos, and federation patches directly on lapels, chest, sleeve, or trouser sides with color-fast rayon/polyester thread.
Our export desk prepares all necessary international documentation including Commercial Invoices, Detailed Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin, and HS-code classifications (e.g., HS 6204/6203 for woven cotton uniforms) to ensure seamless customs clearance through Osaka Customs.
We provide 100% combed cotton duck canvas in 10oz, 12oz, and 14oz for traditional Kata Gis, 8oz to 10oz cotton twill for everyday dojo student uniforms, and ultra-light 7oz-9oz polyester-cotton diamond weave fabrics engineered specifically for high-mobility Kumite competition.
Whether launching a new private-label Karate Gi collection or scaling an existing martial arts distribution network across Japan, Sedate Group of Industries delivers unmatched craftsmanship, technical accuracy, and factory-direct pricing.
