Since we take uniforms back even if they've been washed or used with no restocking fee (well, except for the clearance ones), we often have some in the warehouse that have been returned and sell them at 15% off the original price. Because this is a constantly changing "inventory" - we don't track the number in stock on the system - you can't simply buy one like any other uniform. Sorry, a little bit of extra work but hopefully worth the savings.
You'll need to go to the page for the uniform you want (such as you'd find for the Aikido, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo or Karate uniforms) to actually tell us what you're looking for...
Most of these uniforms were washed and the "original owner" discovered that it wasn't going to fit before they even used it... Or maybe used it once and then sent it back. Hence the "Washed but New" name. Occasionally it's a uniform that ended up getting dirty in the warehouse or yanked our of a carton during the Customs inspections (in that case it would be fair to call them "Dirty but Unused"). It's also possible it's a uniform that has a minor cosmetic flaw (small stain, crooked seam, etc.). In any case, all of the uniforms should be quite usable, but we just can't sell them as "new" anymore.
To see if we DO have what you want in stock, go to the detail page for the uniform you're looking for, click the little red "Out of your size or color" button and ask if we have your size in stock for a "washed but new". We'll go to the shelves to see if we have one and let you know how to make the adjusted price purchase.
Please keep in mind that these uniforms are an exception to our regular returns policy and the proverbial "all sales are final" does apply. That's why we do NOT recommend using this as your very first uniform. Most people buying the "Washed but New" uniforms already has one of the exact same type (from us), knows the size that fits, and wants a backup or second uniform. PLEASE be certain you know what size fits before ordering.
These uniforms tend to run a little larger than the "average" so do pay attention to the size chart below. If you're between sizes or your body height and weight doesn't seem to fall inside the numbers listed, we recommend that if you're "tall & thin" go with height (you don't want it too short), "not tall" or "not thin" go with weight (you don't want it too small around your waist/stomach/chest).
| Kimono Size | Clothing Size | Height | Weight | Waist |
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| 000 or C000 | Child 2 - 4 | 3' 0" - 3' 5" | 30 - 40 lbs | 20" |
| 00 or C00 | 4 - 6 | 3' 5" - 3' 10" | 40 - 55 lbs | 22" |
| 0 or C0 | 6 - 8 | 3' 10" - 4' 3" | 55 - 70 lbs | 25" |
| 1 or C1 | 8 - 10 | 4' 3" - 4' 8" | 70 - 110 lbs | 27" |
| 2 or A0 | 10 - 12 | 4' 8" - 5' 1" | 110 - 140 lbs | 29" |
| 3 or A1 | Adult Small | 5' 3" - 5' 9" | 140 - 160 lbs | 31" |
| 4 or A2 | Medium | 5' 9" - 6' 0" | 165 - 185 lbs | 33" |
| 5 or A3 | Large | 6' 0" - 6' 4" | 185 - 215 lbs | 35" |
| 6 or A4 | X-Large | 6' 4" - 6' 7" | 215 - 245 lbs | 37" |
| 7 or A5 | XX-Large | 6' 7" - 6' 10" | 245 - 275 lbs | 39" |
* Please note: the "A" sizes and "single digit" sizes are not the same thing. We include both types of size numbers on the chart for your convenience, but remember a size "A3" corresponds to a size "5", etc.
