Knickers in black or beige, which do you choose

Short answer: Bamboo knickers in black and beige each have their strength: black is calm and practical, beige disappears under light clothes. Choose by the clothes you wear most often, and let your washing habits help decide.

Black and beige when you choose bamboo knickers

The colour of your underwear has more to do with your other clothes than with taste. Bamboo knickers in a neutral colour are the easiest to combine, and the two most used are black and beige, which often end up as the pairs you reach for most.

Beige disappears under light and thin clothes

Beige sits close to the skin tone, so it rarely shows through light or thin fabrics. Look at our bamboo knickers in that colour if you often wear white, light or slightly sheer clothes, but remember that the shade never matches all skin tones equally well.

Black suits dark clothes and everyday life

Black is the natural choice under dark trousers, and it is also practical because small stains and wear do not catch the eye. Under light clothes, on the other hand, a dark pair can show through, so it is not a choice that suits everything.

Washing habits can decide the colour

Black knickers can release a little colour in the first washes, so wash them with other dark clothes until the water runs clear. Beige is gentler on the rest of the wash, but can pick up colour from other things if you mix it with very strong colours.

The colour wears differently over time

Black can come to look less deep over time, especially if it is washed hot or dried in a tumble dryer. Beige does not show wear as much, but can get a greyish tint if washed with dark items, so keep the colours apart and wash according to the care label.

Why two colours are a good start

Once you have one pair in black and one in beige, you cover most of the situations where the clothes demand something specific. It is also an easy way to get to know yourself, because you quickly notice which colour you reach for and which one is left in the drawer.

Combine the colour with the rest of your clothes

Think in sets: black knickers go with black or dark tops, while beige goes with white and light ones. A soft bamboo T-shirt for women in a neutral colour makes it easier, and socks for men and women in the same tone round it off.

How many pairs of each colour

Many find that three to five pairs of each colour is plenty for a week, but it depends on how often you wash. Start with a few pairs of each, and buy more in the colour you turn out to use most, so you do not end up with pairs that are never worn.

Frequently asked questions

Which colour knickers should I choose under white clothes?

Beige or a colour close to your skin tone, because it shows least through light and thin clothes. Black and other dark colours can show through, so they suit dark clothes better.

Do black bamboo knickers release colour in the wash?

New black knickers can release a little colour the first few times, so wash them with dark clothes. Always follow the care label and do not wash black and light items together.

Is black more practical than beige?

Often yes, if you mostly wear dark clothes, because black hides stains and wear better. If you wear a lot of light clothes, beige is usually the more practical choice.