Bamboo clothing for packing and what takes up least room

Short answer: Bamboo viscose takes up little space and creases little, which makes it one of the easiest materials to pack. Roll your clothes instead of folding them, and they take up even less room and come out of the case smoother.

Roll instead of folding

Rolled clothes take up less space and get fewer sharp creases than folded ones. That applies especially to jersey, which most bamboo clothing is made from, because the fabric is soft and easy to shape. Lay the top flat, fold in the sleeves and roll from the hem up to the neck. See bamboo T-shirts for men.

Creases drop out

Bamboo viscose smooths itself out when it hangs for an hour after unpacking. Creases from the case drop out under the fabric's own weight, so you do not need to iron on the way. Hang your clothes up as soon as you arrive, ideally in the bathroom while you shower, where the steam helps. Read more about washing and care.

Underwear weighs next to nothing

Three sets of underwear take up less room than one extra top. Pack plenty of what you change daily and less of what you can wear more than once. Underwear can be rolled and tucked into shoes or the corners of the case, where there is otherwise empty space. See bamboo underwear for men.

One loungewear set

A neutral set in a calm colour can be worn to sleep in, at breakfast and for an evening in the hotel room. It saves you packing both nightwear and extra everyday clothes. Choose a set that looks tidy enough to wear down to a breakfast room. See bamboo loungewear for women.

Choose colours that mix

Pack clothes in a few colours that combine with each other. Then every top goes with every pair of trousers, and you get more outfits from fewer pieces. Dark colours also hide marks better while travelling, when you cannot always wash straight away. Let any one bright colour be a single piece.

Wash along the way

If you wash in the sink along the way, you can halve the amount of clothing. Three sets cover a whole trip, however long. Use lukewarm water and a little mild detergent, rinse well and roll the piece in a towel to press out the water. Hung up, light bamboo clothing often dries overnight. See bamboo T-shirts for women.

Wear the heavy things

The thickest top and heaviest trousers take up the most space in the case. Wear them while travelling instead of packing them. That frees up room for everything else, and planes and trains are often cool enough that you will be glad of the extra layer on the way.

Keep clean and worn apart

A thin bag for worn clothes keeps the rest of the case fresh. It also makes it easy to see what needs washing when you wash on the way or get home. Put the bag at the bottom, so the clean clothes sit on top and are easiest to reach.

In short

Bamboo clothing is easy to pack, because it takes up little space and creases little. Roll your clothes, pack plenty of underwear and one loungewear set, and stick to a few colours that mix. If you wash along the way, three sets are enough for a whole trip, and creases drop out after an hour on a hanger.