NEWLY UPDATED Sanabul Essentials Version 2 BJJ Gi (Kimono) The Sanabul Essentials 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. 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.