The TESSHIN #10000 HAKAMA is a high-quality #10000 grade hakama made from 100% cotton and dyed with high-quality Japanese Aizome. It features temporary stitching to maintain the front and back creases, and the backside is slightly raised to help reduce the risk of tripping. Please note that all 100% cotton hakama typically shrink by half to one full size after washing. Kindly refer to the size chart to determine your appropriate size.