Bamboo clothing for the pool, sauna and spa
Short answer: For the swimming pool, sauna and spa, the towel and a change of clothes matter most. Bamboo viscose dries faster than thick cotton and takes up less room in the bag, which you notice when everything has to go home again.
The towel
A towel that dries quickly smells less when it sits in your bag on the way home. Thick cotton towels hold water for a long time, and after a few hours in a closed bag they start to smell sour. A thinner towel in bamboo viscose absorbs well and releases moisture faster. See bamboo towels and pick a size that fits your bag.
Why quick drying matters
If you swim several times a week, the towel rarely dries completely between visits. A towel that dries on a rack or a hook in a few hours is ready for the next session. Always hang it up as soon as you get home.
A change of clothes
Bring a set of dry underwear that you only wear after your shower. A fresh set feels better on warm, damp skin, and it stays dry in the bag if it has its own pouch. See bamboo underwear for women.
After the sauna
After the sauna your skin is warm and damp, and your body keeps sweating for a while, even after a cold shower. A smooth, soft fabric feels better than a rough one and sticks less to the skin. A light T-shirt is enough until you have cooled down. See bamboo T-shirt for women if you want one for the bag.
The dressing gown
A jersey dressing gown takes up less room than a thick terry robe and is easier to carry. It is mostly worn indoors, for example in the spa area between sauna sessions or in your room afterwards. It does not absorb as much water as terry, so dry yourself with the towel first. See bamboo dressing gown for men.
The bag
Wet clothes in a closed bag smell quickly, and the smell can settle in the bag itself. Bring an extra pouch for the wet items so the dry clothes stay separate. Hang the clothes where air can reach them, and leave the bag open overnight.
The socks
Your feet are often still damp after the shower, especially between the toes where the towel does not quite reach. Dry them properly and put on dry socks before you head out into the cold. A dry sock makes the rest of the day nicer and keeps your feet warm on the way home. See bamboo socks for women.
Washing towels
Wash towels without fabric softener, because softener coats the terry loops so they absorb less. Wash at 40 to 60 degrees according to the care label, and let them dry fully before you fold them. If you use them several times a week, wash them more often. Read more in how to wash bamboo towels.
A full day at the spa
If you spend a whole day at the spa, you switch between heat and cold many times. Two towels are practical, so you always have a dry one at hand. The dressing gown is worn between treatments, and a thin T-shirt works well in the relaxation room.
A fixed routine
The easiest approach is a bag that is always packed. Put a towel, underwear, socks and a pouch for wet items in it, and refill it after washing. Check the bag once a week so nothing damp is left hiding at the bottom.
Frequently asked questions
Do bamboo towels absorb well
Yes, they absorb well and dry faster than thick cotton towels. That makes them practical for the swimming pool, where the towel often needs to be used again the very next day.
Why does my towel smell after swimming
Because it lies damp in a closed bag. Take it out as soon as you get home and hang it up so it can dry completely before you use it again.
What should I bring to the sauna
One towel to sit on, one to dry yourself with and a dry change of clothes. A light dressing gown or T-shirt is nice to have while your body cools down afterwards.
See our range of Copenhagen Bamboo.
