Brand Information

adidas has been paramount in the world of sports for over 80 years. It all began in 1920 when founder Adi Dassler made his first pair of shoes using the few materials available after the First World War.

Today, adidas is one of the world’s leading recognized and respected brands. Passion, authenticity, innovation, inspiration, honesty and commitment – that is what adidas aims to reflect.

adidas’ involvement with martial arts stems from the company’s close relations with top athletes in judo, jiu jitsu, karate and taekwondo, leading to the creation, design and manufacturing of uniforms, apparel and equipment.

Due to this, adidas is dominant in the world of martial arts, partnering up with The International Judo Federation, World Karate Federation, World Taekwondo Federation, International Boxing Federation and many more.

adidas has long been at the forefront of new ideas, using the latest technologies and materials when creating martial arts uniforms, apparel and equipment.

ClimaCool: An integrated system of technologies that work together to regulate your body temperature. Works to conduct heat and sweat away from the body through a combination of heat and moisture-dissipating materials, ventilation channels and three-dimensional fabrics that allow air to circulate close to the skin.

ClimaWarm: A lightweight, breathable insulation that keeps you dry and comfortable in cold weather conditions. ClimaWarm uses densely woven synthetic fibres to trap warm air close to the skin. While these fibres are dense enough to trap air, they are spaced far enough apart to easily allow heat-sapping sweat to escape through evaporation.

PUG3 Innovation: Used in adidas karate mitts and other protective gear, a material that looks, feels and performs like leather. It continually absorbs perspiration while remaining supple and impervious to cracking.

I-Protech+: Moulded gloves that absorb shock better through its intelligent mould structure and integrated gel. This technology provides ultimate safety and therefore reduces hand and repetitive strain injuries.

Resistance +20%: Uniforms are made from a polycotton blend. Stretch tests have demonstrated that this fabric is 20% stronger than 100% cotton uniforms, and shrinks less by 15%.

2 sizes in 1: In children’s uniforms, this unique patented system includes a removable hem that enables you to change the length of the jacket and trousers, growing with your child.

Most adidas kimonos are made of a special polyester and cotton blend, offering 20% greater resistance to stretching (compared to 100% cotton kimonos) and les shrinkage after washing. Thanks to the unique thread, they can last for 10 years.

In order to maintain your uniform, adidas advises that you wash it inside out in cold water. A simple laundry detergent can be used.

Once washing is finished, the uniform should hang to dry. It is important that you avoid putting the uniform in a dryer as this could cause damage and shrinkage.

The Tokaido brand was first established in 1958 and is the world’s oldest manufacturer of karate uniforms.

Since its development, the Tokaido brand has been supplying karate practitioners in Japan and all over the world with the finest uniforms, belts and other karate products.

Tokaido was founded by Shizuo Sugiura, a martial arts enthusiast who grew tired of watching karate practised by athletes wearing the wrong uniforms. Therefore, he decided to combine his work with his interest in karate and create specialty uniforms.

Tokaido was established and is still run from Tokyo, Japan by the Sugiura family. Tokaido provides uniforms worldwide and has several offices and sales outlets in Japan and one in the USA.

All Tokaido uniforms and belts are cut and sewn by hand in Nagoya, Japan. The cotton used in the uniforms comes from a century old process that is specifically used when making the best cotton textiles in Japan. So a properly cared for Tokaido uniform can last as long as 10 years! Tokaido still remains the top choice for instructors and competitors.

Tokaido recommends that uniforms be washed after every use in cold water with a simple laundry detergent. To achieve optimum results, allow the uniform to pre-soak for around 20 minutes.

After washing, immediately remove the uniform and hang it out to try. Machine drying should be avoided.

Follow these steps for a uniform that will stay clean, comfortable and last for many years.