Bamboo clothing and how it behaves in rain

Short answer: Bamboo viscose absorbs a lot of water and gets heavy when soaked through. That is why it belongs under an outer layer and not as an outer layer in rain.

Absorbs a lot of water

The fibres take up moisture quickly, which is an advantage against sweat and a disadvantage in rain. Soaked through, the fabric gets heavy and dries slowly. See bamboo T-shirts for men.

Belongs under an outer layer

With a waterproof jacket over it, bamboo viscose does what it is good at, namely moving sweat away from the skin inside. See bamboo undershirt for men.

Wet fabric stretches

Wet viscose is weaker and stretches more easily. Avoid pulling at it and hanging heavy, wet pieces. See washing and care.

Drying after rain

Hang the piece with air around it and not on a hot radiator. High heat on wet fabric shrinks the most. See sweat clothing.

For sudden rain

A light top that gets wet dries in a couple of hours indoors. See bamboo T-shirt for women.

Frequently asked questions

Is bamboo clothing good in rain?

Not as an outer layer. It absorbs a lot of water and gets heavy.

Where does bamboo viscose belong in rain?

Under a waterproof outer layer, where it moves sweat away from the skin.

Can wet viscose be damaged?

It stretches more easily when wet. Avoid pulling at it or hanging heavy, wet pieces.