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How to Wash a Rashguard So the Print Lasts
A rashguard that's washed right stays snug, bright and smell-free for a long time. Here's the simple routine, plus what to do about that stubborn gym-bag smell.Read article
How Our Sublimated Rashguards Are Made in Slovenia
Why doesn't the print on a sublimated rashguard crack or peel? Here's how dye-sublimation works, and how every Tribe Alpha rashguard goes from design file to your gym bag in Slovenia.Read article
How to Design a Custom Club Rashguard: A Checklist for Coaches
A practical checklist for coaches who want to design their own club rashguard, from logo files and colors to sizing, mockups and timelines.Read article
Gift Guide for BJJ and MMA Fighters
Buying for someone who lives on the mat? Here are gift ideas BJJ and MMA people will actually use, from rashguards and towels to seminars and private lessons.Read article
MMA Shorts vs Grappling Shorts vs Hybrid Shorts
Loose MMA shorts, short grappling shorts or a hybrid pair with a liner? Here's how they differ and which one fits the way you actually train.Read article
Women's Rashguards: Fit and Sizing for Female Grapplers
How should a women's rashguard fit, and what goes under it? Here's a simple guide to measuring, sizing and choosing a rashguard for female grapplers, with a full cm chart.Read article
The BJJ Belt System: Ranks, Stripes and How Long Each Belt Takes
From white belt to black belt and beyond: how the BJJ belt system works, what stripes mean and how long each belt really takes.Read article
What to Wear to Your First BJJ Class
First BJJ class coming up? Here's exactly what to wear, what to pack and the simple etiquette that makes you a great training partner from day one.Read article
IBJJF No-Gi Rules: Rashguard Colors and Ranked Rashguards Explained
Not sure if your rashguard will pass the uniform check? Here's what the IBJJF no gi rules say about colors, ranked rashguards, shorts and spats.Read article
Do You Need Spats for BJJ? Spats vs Compression Shorts
Spats or compression shorts under your no-gi shorts? Here's what each one does, who they suit, and whether you really need BJJ spats at all.Read article
Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve Rashguard for BJJ?
Sleeves or no sleeves? We compare short and long sleeve rashguards for BJJ on mat burn, heat, coverage and competition, so you can pick the right one for your training.Read article
How Should a Rashguard Fit? BJJ & MMA Size Guide
Tight or loose? Size up or down? This rashguard size guide shows you how a BJJ or MMA rashguard should fit, how to measure yourself and how to read a size chart in two minutes.Read articleMade to order in Slovenia
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