Bamboo clothing for transitional weather and how to layer

Short answer: In spring and autumn the temperature swings most within a single day. The answer is three thin layers rather than one thick, so you can take off and put on as you go.

Three thin layers

A thin base layer, a light top and a jacket cover from five to fifteen degrees. One thick layer covers only one point. See bamboo T-shirts for men.

The base layer has to move moisture

Going from cold into a warm room, you sweat. If the base layer is dense, it turns damp and cools when you go out again. See bamboo undershirt for men.

The mid layer has to open

A top with a zip can be regulated without you having to take it off. See sweat clothing.

Length against draughts

A top that lets go of your lower back when you bend lets cold air in. Choose something long enough. See bamboo T-shirt for women.

Wash without fabric softener

Fabric softener cancels the moisture transport in every layer at once. See washing and care.

Frequently asked questions

Why are three thin layers better than one thick?

Because you can regulate as you go, and because the air between the layers insulates.

What matters most in the base layer?

That it moves moisture away. A damp base layer cools when you go outside.

Why should the mid layer open?

So you can regulate the temperature without having to take the top off.