Bamboo pullover, the word explained for women's sweat

Short answer: A bamboe pullover is simply a bamboo pullover, a top you pull over your head with no zip or buttons, and in bamboo it is usually a soft sweatshirt. If you search for a bamboe pullover for women, sweatshirts in bamboo viscose are what you are after. Here is what the word covers and what to look for.

What the word pullover covers

Pullover is a plain English word for a top you pull over your head, and in shops it means a top with no opening at the front. It can be a knit jumper, but also a sweatshirt in soft jersey. When someone asks for a pullover in bamboo, they almost always mean the soft, relaxed everyday kind.

Why people search for a bamboe pullover

Many people type bamboe pullover because the word looks like the Dutch spelling and the English one side by side. It is the same top that we call a bamboo pullover here, and you will find it under the same search. All the models are gathered under bamboo sweat for women, so you can see the full range at once.

Pullover, sweatshirt and hoodie

A sweatshirt is the simple pullover with no hood, while a hoodie has a hood and often a front pocket. For a first buy the sweatshirt is easiest, because it goes with trousers and skirts and adds no bulk at the neck. The hood is a matter of taste and can get in the way under a coat or a large scarf.

Why bamboo suits a pullover

Bamboo viscose has a soft drape and a smooth surface, so a pullover sits close to the body without pulling. The fabric takes up moisture, so the top feels less clammy when you move or sit in a warm room. That helps if you swap often between cold air outside and warm rooms indoors.

Fit and length

A pullover can fit close, loose or oversized, and you should choose by how you plan to wear it. Pick the size by bust and shoulder, and check the sleeve length so the cuff does not ride past your wrist when you lift your arms. A slightly longer cut covers the back when you sit or cycle.

How to wear it all year

A bamboo pullover works over a T-shirt in autumn just as well as on its own on a cool summer evening. If in doubt, layer: a light bamboo T-shirt next to the skin and the pullover on top, which you can take off when it warms up. That is more flexible than one thick top. You will find matching tops in bamboo T-shirts for women.

Washing and care for a bamboo pullover

Wash the pullover as the label says, on a gentle programme, so the fabric keeps its softness and shape. Turn it inside out to reduce pilling, and avoid high heat in the dryer, which can shrink it and wear the fibres. Let it dry fully and fold it instead of hanging it, so the shoulders do not stretch.

For daily life and home

A pullover belongs at home as much as on the street, and many people wear it for both. Wear it with soft trousers and warm feet and you are ready for the sofa and the shopping trip. Socks for women in the same soft fibre go well with it, so everything feels alike against the skin.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a pullover and a sweatshirt

A pullover is any top you pull over your head, while a sweatshirt is a pullover in soft sweat fabric. Most people who look for a bamboo pullover mean a sweatshirt with no hood or zip.

Is a bamboe pullover the same as a bamboo pullover

Yes, bamboe is just another spelling that many people type into the search box. The top is the same: a soft pullover in viscose from bamboo that you pull on over your head.

How do I wash a bamboo pullover

Follow the label, use a gentle programme and turn the top inside out. Avoid high heat in the dryer and let it dry fully so it keeps its shape and softness.