Underwear for office days

Short answer: At the office you sit still for hours in a warm room. Choose a piece that lies flat, moves moisture and has no edges you can feel against the chair.

Many hours in the same position

When you sit for most of the day, seams and edges press against the skin hour after hour. What you do not notice in the morning can be clear by late afternoon. A piece with flat seams and a soft waistband spreads the pressure evenly, so you forget you are wearing it and can focus on the work.

Offices are warm

The indoor climate in an office is often fairly steady all year, but with many people, screens and sun through the windows, the air soon gets warm. A thick fabric holds on to heat and moisture, while a thin fabric that moves moisture away from the skin feels more neutral, especially on days when the meeting room is full.

A smooth line under work clothes

Under slim trousers or chinos, a thick edge at the leg can show as a clear line. A style without thick edges gives a smooth surface, so the trousers hang neatly all day. With thin fabric, pick a colour close to the trousers. Browse the styles in bamboo boxers and compare leg lengths before you choose.

Longer legs do not roll up

Short legs tend to roll up when you sit, stand and sit down again many times during a working day. A style with slightly longer legs stays in place better, because the fabric has more to hold on to. That means fewer trips to adjust your clothes and a calmer day, especially in long meetings.

The waistband should be soft

When you sit, the body bends at the waist, and a tight waistband presses more than when you stand. Choose your exact size, so the waistband holds without digging in. A wide, soft waistband spreads pressure better than a narrow one. If you are between two sizes, pick the one that feels best sitting down.

Days working from home

At home you often sit just as long as at the office, but with more freedom in what you wear. A soft set can replace jeans and a shirt, as long as you are not expected to look formal on video. See the styles in bamboo joggers for men or the full range of bamboo jogging suits.

The trip to and from work

Many people cycle or walk to work and arrive a little warm. A fabric that moves moisture along dries faster against the skin while you settle at your desk. If you cycle a long way, it can be worth keeping a clean change in your bag, so you start the day dry rather than sitting in damp fabric all morning.

Washing and rotation

A piece worn on long office days should be washed after each use. Wash at 40 degrees and let it air dry, so the elastic lasts longer. With enough pieces for a full week plus a few spares, you avoid washing midweek. Matching styles make it easy to take the top one from the pile each morning.

Frequently asked questions

Should you change underwear after an office day

Yes, daily as usual. A day spent sitting still produces moisture, and in a warm room it gathers in the fabric even when you cannot feel it.

Which style is most comfortable for sitting

One with flat seams and slightly longer legs, so the fabric does not roll up when you stand. The waistband should be wide, soft and match your size exactly.

Does underwear make you warm at the office

Not a thin fabric that moves moisture. The outer layers decide most of the warmth, so adjust with a jumper you can take on and off instead.