Following the communication made on May 18, 2022, the WKF Executive Committee approved on October 22, 2021, the mandatory use of “WKF Approved” Karategis with embroidered marks on the shoulders, in RED and BLUE, in all the official events of the WKF (World Championships and Karate 1 – Premier League, Series A and Youth League) from January 1, 2023.
As of January 1, 2023, the use of “WKF-approved” Karategis with embroidered marks on the shoulders in RED and BLUE will be mandatory in all official WKF events.
The following brands have obtained WKF Approval for their Karategis, including those with embroidered Red and Blue shoulder markings:
https://www.wkf.net/pdf/PROCEDURE_FOR_WKF_KARATEGI_APPROVAL.pdf