KAIZEN Core No-Gi Shorts, No Velcro
No-Gi shorts without Velcro. 160 g/m², 4-way stretch, fully sublimated.
Why no Velcro?
Velcro scratches. It snags on rash guards, it leaves marks on your partner's skin, and it gets rougher with every wash.
We left it out.
Instead of a Velcro closure, the front has an elastic waistband with an internal drawcord. You set the fit yourself, and there is no stiff closure in front of your hips making itself felt every time you bend.
This is not just a design decision. You will barely notice the difference yourself. Your training partner will.
Light, and mobile in every direction
160 g/m², 90 % polyester, 10 % spandex, 4-way stretch. The fabric does not only stretch lengthwise and crosswise, it also follows diagonal movement.
That is exactly what grappling needs. Deep guard, hip escapes, high step when passing, technical stand-up, scrambles. Your leg rarely moves in just one plane. A fabric that only gives in two directions works against you in those moments.
On top of that comes a reinforced seam construction, built for what every session does to a pair of shorts: pulling, rotation and friction on the mat.
The pattern
The tonal KAIZEN wave pattern and the graphic elements are fully sublimated. They sit in the fabric, not on top of it. No stiff print layer, nothing that cracks or peels.
Depending on light and movement, the structure shows more or less strongly. Moss Green sets the accents and ties the shorts visually to the KAIZEN Core rash guard.
No overloaded graphics. No elements without a purpose.
Details
Material and construction
- Main fabric 160 g/m², 90 % polyester / 10 % spandex
- 4-way stretch
- No Velcro closure
- Elastic waistband with internal drawcord
- Reinforced seam construction
- No inner liner
Design
- Full sublimation. The design sits in the fabric, not on top of it.
- Tonal KAIZEN wave pattern
- Accents in KAIZEN Moss Green
- Colour: Black / Tonal Black / Moss Green
Fit
Athletic cut with freedom of movement for deep guard positions.
Between two sizes: here I personally size up.
Size chart
| Size | A / Waist width | B / Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 77.5 cm | 45.7 cm |
| M | 81.3 cm | 47 cm |
| L | 85.1 cm | 48.3 cm |
| XL | 88.9 cm | 49.5 cm |
| XXL | 92.7 cm | 50.8 cm |
| XXXL | 96.5 cm | 52.1 cm |
A, waist width: measured around the natural waist, just above the hips.
B, length: from the top edge of the waistband to the bottom of the leg.
All measurements in centimetres. These are approximate values, small manufacturing tolerances are possible. Also take into account how you personally like the fit.
Care
Wash cold at 30 °C, inside out. No fabric softener, no tumble dryer, no bleach, no ironing. Tie the drawcord before washing so it does not slip into the waistband.
First production run
50 pieces. There will be no more from this run.
Returns
Returns only unworn, unwashed and with the tag attached. For hygiene reasons. With a garment worn directly on the skin, there is no other way.