Made-to-Measure BJJ Gi: When Off-the-Rack Won't Fit
Short answer: a made-to-measure BJJ gi is cut to your measurements instead of a standard size chart. It’s the fix when off-the-rack doesn’t work — you’re between sizes, taller or shorter than the chart assumes, or just built in a way that no A-size flatters. Ours is $189, made to your numbers. One thing up front: this is custom fit for one person, in one of our existing designs. Kitting out an academy or a team in your own design is a different offer — that’s our academy and team gear.
Do you actually need it? (Most people don't)
Start with the standard chart. Between our Standard, Long, Wide, and Women’s cuts, the off-the-rack range covers most bodies — including tall-for-weight (Long) and broader builds (Wide). Check our gi size guide first: if you land cleanly in a row and a cut, buy the in-stock gi (from $119) and skip the custom route.
Go made-to-measure when:
- Your height and weight point to two different sizes and no cut closes the gap.
- You’re taller than the Long chart or shorter than the smallest size.
- You have proportions a chart can’t catch — long torso, short legs, big shoulders with a narrow waist, and so on.
- You’ve simply never had a gi that fit right and you’re done compromising.
How it works
- Find your closest off-the-rack size on the size guide — it’s the starting point we build from.
- Order the made-to-measure gi ($189) instead of the standard one.
- We confirm your measurements by email before anything is cut — height, weight, and the specific dimensions that matter for your build.
- We make it to your numbers in the same 450 GSM pearl weave, pre-shrunk, as the rest of the line.
What "custom" means here
Made-to-measure means we adjust the fit — sleeve and pant length, jacket length, room through the chest and waist — to one person’s body. You pick the gi from our drops; we don’t put custom artwork on a single gi, because the drops are designed as complete releases. What we customise for one person is the fit, not the graphics.
Custom design is for academies and teams. We white label gear — gis, no-gi sets, rashguards and shorts carrying your academy’s own design — from 10 pieces, counted across everything. Prices and the order sheet are on the academy and team gear page.
A gi that fits is the cheapest performance upgrade in jiu-jitsu. You stop fighting your own sleeves and start fighting the person in front of you.
Frequently asked questions
What is a made-to-measure BJJ gi?
A gi cut to your exact measurements rather than a standard A-size. It’s for people who fall between sizes or have proportions a size chart can’t capture. All Around’s made-to-measure gi is $189, made in the same 450 GSM pre-shrunk pearl weave as the standard line.
Do I need a custom gi, or will an off-the-rack size work?
Most people fit off-the-rack. Between Standard, Long, Wide, and Women’s cuts, the chart covers tall, broad, and petite builds. Check the size guide first — go made-to-measure only if no size-and-cut combination fits, or your proportions are unusual.
Is a custom gi just for tall people?
No. Tall-for-weight grapplers are well served by the in-stock Long cut (A1L–A3L). Made-to-measure is for anyone off-the-rack can’t fit cleanly — taller than the Long chart, between sizes, or with proportions like a long torso or broad shoulders with a narrow waist.
Does made-to-measure mean custom design too?
No. Made-to-measure is custom fit for one person, in one of our existing designs — we tailor the sizing, not the graphics. Custom design is a separate offer for academies and teams: All Around white labels gis, no-gi sets, rashguards and shorts carrying the academy’s own design, from 10 pieces.
How much does a made-to-measure gi cost?
$189, versus $119 for the standard in-stock gi. We confirm your measurements by email before making it, so the fit is right before anything is cut.
