Bamboo dressing gown and when it suits best
Short answer: A bamboo dressing gown is best when you want something soft and warm over your sleepwear, for example in the morning, after a bath or on a cool evening. It is usually viscose from bamboo, drapes calmly and can be put on and taken off in a moment when you need to move on.
The morning before the day begins
In the morning a dressing gown is pleasant because it keeps the warmth while you make coffee and take things calmly. You can look at bamboo sleepwear for women, which is viscose from bamboo, and put the gown over it, so that you do not freeze when you get up in a cool home.
After the bath
After a bath it is nice to have something soft you can wrap around you while you dry off and wind down. Choose a gown with a loose fit and a belt, so that it can be closed without having to fight with it while you are still slightly damp.
On a cool evening
When the sun goes down and the living room gets cool, a dressing gown can be exactly the layer you are missing. It suits the sofa, a book and television, and you can easily take it off if you get warm, so you do not have to change all your clothes.
Over a nightgown or pajamas
A dressing gown is often an extra layer over what you sleep in. It works well over a bamboo nightgown for women, and you can pull it on when you get up at night so that you do not freeze, and take it off again once you have lain down.
Length and belt
The length decides how much the gown covers and how easily you manage stairs and doorsteps. Choose one that does not drag, with a belt or fastening that sits neatly, and check that the sleeves are a length that does not get in the way when you cook or drink coffee.
Fabric and feel
The fabric decides much of the feel, and bamboo viscose often feels soft and smooth and drapes calmly. It can feel a little cool at first touch, but the warmth comes when you wear it, and thickness and knit mean that two gowns of the same fibre can feel very different.
Washing and care
Follow the care label, usually a gentle programme at low heat, and close belts and pockets before you wash. Hang the gown to dry so that it keeps its shape, and do not cram the drum, so that the fabric is not pulled or creased unnecessarily.
When it suits best
It suits best when you are not dressed for outdoors but do not want to walk around without something over you. On cold days you can combine it with a bamboo jogging suit for women, so that you have a soft set to change into after the dressing gown.
Frequently asked questions
When is a dressing gown best?
It is best in the morning, after the bath and on cool evenings, when you want something soft and warm over your sleepwear without getting fully dressed.
Does a dressing gown need a belt?
A belt lets the gown close and sit neatly, but it is a matter of taste. Choose a fastening that is easy to handle and feels comfortable.
How do I wash a bamboo dressing gown?
Follow the care label, usually a gentle programme at low heat, and hang it to dry so that it keeps its shape and softness.
