A travel wardrobe in bamboo

Short answer: A travel wardrobe needs to be hand washable, dry overnight and be wearable several days in a row. That is exactly where bamboo viscose does best. Pack a few pieces that combine well, and plan a small hand wash along the way.

Pack less than you think

Most people pack for every day of the trip and come home with half of it unworn. A suitcase full of clothes is heavy to carry and hard to keep in order. With a small, well planned wardrobe and a wash along the way, you can manage a week or longer trips with the same amount.

Hand wash and dry overnight

Underwear and socks can be washed in a sink and hung to dry by the next morning. Use lukewarm water and a little mild detergent, rinse well and press the water out in a towel instead of wringing. Hang pieces freely and they are ready for breakfast, see bamboo panties.

Several days in the same piece

A top that is aired overnight can easily be worn again the next day. Hang it over a chair back or on a hanger by the window when you come back in the evening. It is fresh again the next morning. Three tops can then cover a whole week, see bamboo t-shirts for women.

One warm layer for the whole trip

A single layer handles air conditioning, evenings and hours on a plane. Planes and buses are often cold, and even warm destinations can turn cool after sunset. Choose a layer that goes with everything else and wear it on travel days so it takes no suitcase space, see bamboo sweatshirts for women.

What the packing list looks like

Four sets of underwear, four pairs of socks, three tops and a warm layer cover a week with washing along the way. Add trousers or a skirt as needed, remembering that most bottoms can be worn several days in a row. Adjust for the climate, but keep to a few washable pieces.

Choose colours that go together

When everything goes with everything, a few pieces cover many different days. Stick to a couple of calm base colours so every top matches every bottom. That makes packing easier, getting dressed easier and washing together in the sink easier, without colours running.

Pack so clothes do not crease

Roll clothes instead of folding them, so they take less space and crease less. Put underwear and socks in a small bag so they are easy to find. Bring an extra bag for worn clothes, keeping them apart from the clean ones until you get the chance to wash.

Care after the trip

When you get home, it is a good idea to wash everything in the machine. Wash at a low temperature, turn items inside out and skip fabric softener. Hang everything to dry and your travel wardrobe is ready for the next trip. Keep it together in one place so packing is quick.

Frequently asked questions

What does a travel wardrobe need

It should be hand washable, dry quickly and be wearable for several days without you noticing. The pieces should also combine well, so a few cover many days.

How many pieces do you need for a week

Four sets of underwear, four pairs of socks, three tops and a warm layer cover a week with washing along the way. Adjust for the climate.

How long does drying take

Underwear and socks are usually dry by breakfast if washed in the evening and hung freely. Press the water out in a towel first.