Material Composition | Karate Training, Competitions | Industry Standard: 100% cotton (ASTM D5034) Our Base: 65% cotton + 35% canvas (ASTM D5034) Our Advanced: 70% cotton + 30% canvas + mesh (ASTM D5034) | Base: ▲ 30% stronger seams than Industry Advanced: ▲▲ 50% stronger, lighter | Industry: Less durable, bulkier in washes |
Weight & Breathability | Competitive Events, Long Sessions | Industry: 450 GSM (ISO 9073) Base: 400 GSM (ISO 9073) Advanced: 350 GSM + mesh (ISO 9073) | Advanced: ▲▲ 22% lighter and 40% more breathable (350 GSM vs. Industry’s 450 GSM) | Industry: Heavier, restricts mobility |
Durability | Daily Training, Frequent Use | Industry: 100 wash cycles (AATCC 118) Base: 150 wash cycles (▲ 50% more) Advanced: 200 wash cycles (▲▲ 100% more) | Advanced: ▲▲ Twice as durable as Industry; retains shape longer | Industry: Tears/fades after 50+ washes |
Ventilation System | High-Intensity Practices, Summer Training | Industry: No ventilation Base: Small vents (ISO 11092) Advanced: Mesh collar/back (ISO 11092 airflow standard) | Advanced: ▲▲ 40% better airflow (e.g., 25 CFM vs. Industry’s 0 CFM) | Industry: Causes overheating during prolonged use |
Customization Options | Team Uniforms, Personal Identity | Industry: None Base: Embroidery (1 color) Advanced: Full customization (10+ colors, monogramming) | Advanced: ▲▲ Personalize name/rank (e.g., 15 embroidery fonts) | Industry: No brand/identity differentiation |
Compliance & Certification | WKF Competitions, Tournaments | Industry: Non-WKF certified Base: Basic WKF compliance (e.g., fabric thickness) Advanced: Fully WKF approved (▲▲ meets all 10 criteria) | Advanced: ▲▲ Guaranteed for WKF events (e.g., 1.2mm thickness tolerance) | Industry: Risk of disqualification in official matches |