Bamboo Bodysuit – Guide

Short answer: A bamboo bodysuit is a close-fitting one-piece that works as a smooth base layer under your clothes. It does not bunch up at the waist, keeps your back covered and, thanks to the breathability of bamboo viscose, gives you a comfortable temperature all day.

What is a bodysuit and what is it used for?

A bodysuit is a top and a brief in one, fastened at the crotch. Because it stays put, it does not slide up out of your waistband, and you avoid a cold lower back and bunching at the waist. See the range of bamboo bodysuits.

Why bamboo is an obvious choice for a bodysuit

A bodysuit sits close to the skin across your whole upper body, so the breathability of the fabric is crucial. Bamboo viscose moves moisture away and evens out the temperature, as you can read in the guide to bamboo and temperature regulation. The principle is the same as for a classic base layer, see the article about the bamboo undershirt as a base layer.

Bodysuit or undershirt?

If you want a layer that never rides up, the bodysuit is best. If you would rather have something quick to take on and off, choose a bamboo undershirt for women or a long-sleeved bamboo T-shirt for women.

Frequently asked questions

What is the advantage of a bodysuit over an undershirt?

The bodysuit fastens at the crotch and never slides up out of your waistband, so your back and lower back stay covered all day.

Is a bamboo bodysuit warm?

It works as a temperature-balancing base layer: it holds on to your body heat in the cold and breathes, so you do not get clammy indoors.

How do I wash a bamboo bodysuit?

At 30-40 degrees without a tumble dryer, and it will keep its shape and softness the longest.