I’ve tried most of the usual no-gi brands and honestly I’m getting a bit tired of putting money into the same names like Progress, Tatami, Scramble, etc.
Don’t get me wrong the quality is usually kind a solid (except Progress shorts, i hate those) but prices keep creeping up and everything starts to feel a bit too “mainstream”.
The brand I’ve probably liked the most so far is Manto. The quality has always been really good in my experience, but lately their prices have gone up quite a bit, and I’m not sure it feels as worth it as it used to.
So now I’m looking to switch things up a bit ideally I’d like to support smaller, more underground brands, especially European ones if possible. Stuff that feels more local, less mass-produced, maybe a bit more unique in design too.
Any recommendations for lesser-known no-gi brands in Europe? Bonus points if they’re doing interesting designs or high-quality gear without crazy pricing.
Would love to hear what you guys are wearing lately.