Ordering rash guards for a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy is about more than putting a logo on a shirt. The right team rash guard should feel comfortable through repeated rounds, fit a range of members, reflect your academy, and meet the rules of any competitions your students enter.
Before requesting a quote, make decisions in this order: how the rash guards will be used, what fit and fabric members prefer, how the artwork should work, and how you will confirm sizes.
Start with training and competition requirements
Ask the coach and students how the rash guards will be worn: regular no-gi classes, under a gi, competition, or all three. That affects sleeve preference, coverage, colors, and how much branding to use. Check your academy’s uniform policy too; some gyms want a consistent team look, while others let members choose.
If students compete, check the event rulebook before approving the design. For example, the IBJJF no-gi uniform requirements call for a skin-tight shirt that covers the torso to the shorts waistband. The shirt must be black, white, or black and white with at least 10% in the athlete’s rank color; a shirt entirely in the rank color is also allowed. Other organizations may set different rules, so treat the event’s current requirements as the final reference.
Choose a fit members can move in
A BJJ rash guard should sit close to the body without restricting breathing, shoulder rotation, or reaching overhead. Ask a few members to try a sample and move through sprawls, guard work, and stand-ups. Check that the torso stays covered and that the fabric does not pull uncomfortably across the shoulders or underarms.
Decide whether your group prefers short sleeves, long sleeves, or both. Long sleeves cover more of the arms; short sleeves may feel cooler and familiar to some students. If your academy has a broad size range, request a size chart with garment measurements and compare it with a rash guard that already fits members well. A size-set sample can help you review more than one size before ordering a full run.
Compare fabric and construction, not just the artwork
Ask the supplier what the fabric is made of, how it stretches and recovers, and how it should be washed. Then inspect the sample from the inside: seams around the shoulders and underarms should feel comfortable against the skin, and hems should lie flat. A short trial in class can reveal fit or rubbing problems that a product mockup cannot.
For a custom design, keep the academy name and crest easy to recognize. Share the logo in a high-quality vector or transparent file, confirm the colors before production, and check that important details are not placed where folds or seams will obscure them. If you want a coordinated team kit, decide whether shorts or spats should match before finalizing the rash guard artwork.
Confirm sizes and artwork before the bulk order
Collect sizes using the supplier’s measurement chart rather than relying only on members’ usual T-shirt sizes. Review the design proof for spelling, logo placement, colors, and sleeve length. If you can, fit-test a sample across different body types and at least the main sizes your academy expects to order.
Also plan for new members and replacements. Keep the approved design file, size chart, and order details together so future additions are easier to match. Byon Textile’s custom BJJ rash guard page explains the options available for academy designs.
Make care part of the team plan
Students should bring a clean rash guard to each class and wash it after use, following its care label. The CDC recommends washing and completely drying athletic clothing after each use, and advises athletes not to share personal items such as clothing or towels. Pass the care instructions to members when you distribute the order. For more detail, see our guide to washing sublimated jerseys.
Academy order checklist
- Confirm academy rules and any competition requirements.
- Choose sleeve lengths, fit preferences, and the size range.
- Review fabric details and test a sample in motion.
- Approve the crest, color layout, and spelling on a final proof.
- Share care instructions and keep the approved sizing details for reorders.
With those decisions settled, your academy can order custom BJJ rash guards that look like a team uniform and work for the people who train in them. To discuss an academy order, contact Byon Textile.
