The kimono is a very good quality. I was a bit afraid it would be gray/black but not at all: it is pure black :) The fabric is very souple yet looks very resistant (we'll see after a few months of training how it ages). However, it is quite wide around the legs and around the arms. I'll see if it fits better after a few washes. My recommendation: always take a size smaller than your actual size! I'm 1.67m tall and I chose the smallest size available 1.60m, and it's just right. It is an expensive kimono, but it looks very high quality. I will see after a few months / years how it ages, and if that was worth the money.