Select your size based on the Sanabul size chart in the product images to ensure the perfect fit. The Essentials v.2 is the only ultra light weight gi on the market that is preshrunk. You do not need to worry about the old reviews about the gi shrinking because now you can wash the gi without shrinking by washing in cold water and hang drying. Note that if you intentionally want the gi to shrink you can wash it in hot water and put it in the dryer. New size chart to accommodate most body types. Our gi has a tapered athletic cut without all the excess gi material and bagginess of a traditional martial arts gi. Our single weave gi is more durable than other single weave kimonos. As of Nov 8 2015, our new Essential v.2 gi's have additional features such as preshrunk light weight fabric, stiffer rubberized collar, updated design and size chart, and compact-stitch embroidery, which consists of dense tightly knit threads. In order to get the free belt you MUST SELECT THE BELT SIZE AND COLOR FROM THE BELT LISTING AND ADD IT TO YOUR CART. NEWLY UPDATED Sanabul Essentials Version 2 BJJ Gi (Kimono) The Sanabul Essentials Jiu Jitsu Gi is an elegantly designed gi that is both light on the wallet and on the scale, a necessity for beginners and experts alike. While a few other companies offer a similar price point, their gi's do not include some of the features that make the Sanabul Essentials Gi a great a value. Made with preshrunk fabric. (reviews of the gi shrinking after washing are referring to the previous version of the gi). Please note that the material is like any other preshrunk cotton material, it will not shrink on a cold wash with hang drying but will shrink slightly in a hot wash or when machine dried. Ultra light weight Pearl Weave fabric perfect for a summer training, competitions, or just because you want a light comfortable gi. Even though this is a single weave bjj gi it still has the durability of a double weave kimono New size chart to accommodate most body types.