Transparency & Impact of Purchase

Kimono Pricing Breakdown: Where Your $120 Goes

Foundational Kimono: $120

("Big M", "Low-Key", & "The Youth" Kimonos)

You Get:

  • Premium 450 GSM pearl weave gi
  • Same manufacturer as $300 brands
  • Built to last 3-5+ years of training
  • No markup for hype or exclusivity

Your $120 Breaks Down:

$40 → Future Manufacturing

This portion gets reinvested to make more kimonos.

  • Raw materials (fabric, thread, patches)
  • Pre-shrunk processing
  • Quality control testing
  • Small business equipment maintenance
  • Keeping production local when possible

$40 → Team Operations

Covers running Mimicry day-to-day.

  • Website hosting & e-commerce
  • Customer service & returns
  • Photography & content creation
  • Shipping materials & postage
  • Business licenses & insurance

$40 → Maryland Kids Program

Direct investment in our community.

  • Martial arts classes for underserved youth
  • Homeschool co-op integration
  • Community event sponsorship
  • Scholarships & equipment for kids
  • Local job creation

Signature Gi: $140

(Special edition with our future & current athletes-designed back patch)

$60 → Manufacturing + Team Costs

Same high-quality materials & operations as foundational gi

$80 → Goes Directly to the Athlete

No middleman, no agency cut
Paid monthly as gis ship

Why This Matters

Compared to $180-$300 competitors:

  • Same manufacturer = same quality
  • No artificial scarcity pricing
  • No celebrity endorsement fees
  • No retail store markup (30-40%)
  • No venture capital profit extraction
  • No investor dividends

Your Purchase Supports:

  • Local Maryland manufacturing eventual goal
  • Athletes getting fair pay for their brand
  • Kids learning discipline & confidence
  • Keeping martial arts accessible

The Bottom Line

You’re paying for quality materials + ethical business — not marketing budgets or investor returns.

Every gi purchase creates:

  1. Better gear for you
  2. Fair pay for athletes
  3. Youth opportunities in Maryland

We keep the main thing, the main thing and prioritize fair pricing for the everyday practicioners of all ages and demographics.