Clothing made of bamboo, what kinds exist

Short answer: Bamboo viscose is mostly used for clothes that sit close to the body: T-shirts, tops, underwear, socks and sweat. The fabric is soft and smooth, and it suits garments where you feel the material. Here is a review of the types you will most often find, and why they suit the fabric.

T-shirts and tops

T-shirts and tops are among the most common garments made of bamboo viscose, because the softness is clear against the skin. The knit drapes well and follows the body. Many wear them both as a first layer and as garments of their own. Look at bamboo tops for women to see what exists.

Underwear

Underwear is an obvious place for a soft fabric, because it sits against the skin all day. Knickers, bras and boxer briefs are all made of bamboo viscose, often blended with a little stretch yarn for the fit. The fibre content in each garment shows exactly what it consists of.

Socks

Socks made of bamboo viscose are soft and smooth and are often made with a little elastic so they stay up. Many wear them every day, so you notice the quality quickly. Choose by thickness and height, and wash them gently. See socks for women.

Sweat and loungewear

Sweatshirts, hoodies and soft trousers can also be made of bamboo viscose, often in a slightly heavier knit. That makes comfortable loungewear and everyday clothing. Sweat is thicker than a T-shirt, so weight and knit matter a lot for how warm and soft it feels.

Other clothing in bamboo viscose

Bamboo viscose is also used for nightwear, knitwear and blouses, but that is less common, and quality varies. Here it is especially important to check the fibre content and the care label. The name of a garment does not always tell you what it is made of, so always read the label.

Blends with other fibres

Many garments are a blend of bamboo viscose and, for example, cotton, elastane or something else. The blend can give more shape and strength, but less of the purely soft feel. Check the percentages on the label and choose by what you want from the clothes. The material decides how it feels.

Which types suit whom

If you have sensitive skin or want maximum softness, start with close-fitting garments such as underwear and T-shirts. If you need more warmth, look at sweat. Each type has its strength. You do not need to have it all, and it is easy to begin with one garment.

How to begin

Choose one or two garments you wear often and try them for a week. Notice how the fabric feels and how it handles the wash. Then you know whether bamboo viscose is for you. You can see the whole selection in the range for women.

Frequently asked questions

Which garments are most often made of bamboo viscose

The most common are T-shirts, tops, underwear, socks and sweat, because the softness is clear against the skin. Other types exist, but quality varies.

Is bamboo clothing always pure bamboo viscose

No, many garments are blended with, for example, cotton or elastane. Check the fibre content on the label, and you will know what the garment consists of.

What should I start with

Start with a garment you wear often, for example a T-shirt or a pair of socks. Try it for a week and see whether the fabric suits you.

You can find the full range at Copenhagen Bamboo.