Bamboo underwear or microfibre, which feels best

Short answer: Bamboo underwear feels soft and airy to many, while microfibre is smooth, light and quick to dry. What feels best depends on your skin, your day and your habits. Here is a plain comparison, so you can choose for yourself without believing big promises.

Two different materials

Bamboo viscose is made from plant cellulose that has been turned into fibre, and feels soft and smooth. Microfibre is a synthetic material made of very fine man-made fibres, densely woven or knitted. The two materials behave differently, and that decides what feels best.

The feel against the skin

Bamboo viscose feels soft and slightly cool against the skin to many. Microfibre feels smooth and light, but can feel more synthetic to some. It is a matter of taste, so there is no single right answer. Try both and take the one that feels better to you.

Moisture and drying

Microfibre usually dries quickly, which is practical for travel and sport. Bamboo viscose takes up moisture and may dry a little more slowly. It depends on what you use the underwear for. For a long day at home or at the office the difference is often small.

Breathability and warmth

Bamboo feels airy to many, while microfibre can feel warmer if the fabric is very dense. It depends on thickness and knit. If you tend to run warm, a thin and open fabric is often more comfortable, whichever material it is.

Durability and shape

Microfibre is known for holding its shape and surviving many washes. Bamboo viscose needs slightly gentler care, but can last well if you follow the care label. In both cases the elastic wears first. Wash mildly and dry gently, whatever the material.

Fit and adjustment

Microfibre can sit very close and smooth under clothes, and that suits some. Bamboo often falls a little softer. Fit often matters more than the material, so choose the size carefully. Look at bamboo underwear for women to see what exists.

What suits which day

For everyday and home many choose bamboo for the softness. For sport and travel microfibre can be practical, because it dries quickly. You do not have to choose one material for everything. A mix of both often makes the most flexible drawer, and you choose by the day.

How to decide for yourself

Try one pair of each for a week and wear them in the same situations. Write down which feels better and which handles the wash better. Try for example bamboo knickers and look at bamboo tops for women as part of the whole. Then you have your own answer.

Frequently asked questions

Is bamboo softer than microfibre

Many think so, but it is a matter of taste. Microfibre is smooth and light, bamboo feels soft and airy. Try both and notice.

Does microfibre dry faster

Usually yes, and that is practical for travel and sport. Bamboo viscose dries a little more slowly, but the difference matters little in ordinary daily life.

Can I mix them

Yes, many do. Use bamboo for everyday and home, and microfibre where you want quick drying.

You can find the full range at Copenhagen Bamboo.