Bamboo Basics and what the brand covers

Short answer: Bamboo Basics is a Dutch brand that makes underwear and basics in bamboo viscose for both women and men. The name describes exactly what the range is: simple basics in bamboo without seasonal collections.

Basics in bamboo

The range consists of underwear, T-shirts and nightwear in plain coloured, proven cuts. There are no seasonal collections, so the same styles can be bought again year after year. That makes the brand a place you return to when something wears out, rather than a place to look for news. See Bamboo Basics.

A Dutch brand

Bamboo Basics comes from the Netherlands and has built the whole range around one material and a few fixed styles. The name promises no more than the brand delivers, namely basics in bamboo. It is an honest approach that makes it easy to understand what you get and what not to expect in the range.

Both women and men

The brand covers both with parallel styles, which makes it easy to shop for a whole household at once. The styles share names and quality, just in two cuts. For men the selection is built around boxer shorts, T-shirts and nightwear in calm colours. See bamboo underwear for men.

Underwear for women

For women the same thinking applies: simple briefs, tops and nightwear in plain coloured fabrics for everyday wear. The cuts are proven and do not change from year to year. This means you can find a style that fits you and keep buying it. See bamboo underwear for women.

Multipacks are common

Many items are sold in packs of several pieces, which suits underwear well, since you want several of the same anyway. A multipack gives you a week's worth at once, and since all pieces are alike, they wear at roughly the same rate. That makes it easier to tell when it is time for a new pack.

T-shirts and nightwear

Besides underwear, the brand makes T-shirts and nightwear in the same material. Bamboo viscose is soft and smooth against the skin and moves moisture away, which many appreciate both by day under a shirt and at night under the duvet. Plain T-shirts can be worn alone or as a layer under other clothes.

Finding your size

The brand has its own size guides for women and men, and they are worth checking because cuts vary from brand to brand. See size guide Bamboo Basics women and size guide Bamboo Basics men. Measure yourself and compare with the chart before ordering your first pack.

Washing and care

Wash at 40 degrees and use no fabric softener, as with all other bamboo clothing. Softener leaves a film on the fibres, so over time the fabric gets stiffer and loses some of its softness. Air drying is gentlest, but low heat in the dryer also works. Read more under washing and care.

Who the brand suits

Bamboo Basics suits you if you want simple basics in bamboo without dealing with fashion and seasons. The brand is also practical if several people in the household need new underwear at the same time. If you would like to try bamboo first, a single multipack is a calm way to start.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Bamboo Basics come from?

The brand is Dutch and has built its whole range around basics in bamboo viscose, without changing seasonal collections, so styles can be bought again.