Bamboo clothing and what to do about a hole or a loose seam

Short answer: A loose seam is sewn up straight away, before it runs further. A small hole in jersey is darned from the inside. Both take a few minutes and extend the life markedly.

Sew the seam straight away

A seam starting to come apart carries on with every wash. Sewn while it is small, the repair holds. See bamboo underwear for men.

A hole in jersey

Jersey does not ladder like knitwear, but the hole gets bigger from pulling. Sew it together from the inside with small stitches in the same colour.

A hole in a sock

A small hole in a sock can be darned and does actually hold. It is most worth the trouble on a thick sock. See all bamboo socks for men.

What cannot be repaired

A slack waistband cannot be replaced in practice, because the elastic is sewn into the channel. There the piece is finished. See bamboo underwear for women.

Wash repaired pieces gently

A new seam is weaker than the original. Wash the piece in a wash bag from then on. See washing and care.

Frequently asked questions

Can jersey be repaired?

Yes. Sew the hole together from the inside with small stitches in the same colour.

Can a slack waistband be repaired?

No, not in practice. The elastic is sewn into the channel.

Does a darned sock hold?

Yes, if the hole is small. It is most worth the trouble on thick socks.