There are different quality levels of hakama. Usually, you will see Hakama come in Nylon (Tetron), 5000#, 7000#, 10000# Selections. Nylon hakama is the cheapest and the advantage is that there is no need to iron it frequently.
However, as one becomes more advanced, you will want to purchase a cotton hakama because of its' classic appearance and better feel. The thread count is higher and material thicker on the higher numbered hakama. Most 10000# Hakama will maintain its thickness and last a long time (5-10 years) if they are taken care of properly.
Lower numbered hakama will tend to get thinner and flimsier after several years of use. More.
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