Bamboo fabric that creases and how to avoid it

Short answer: Most creases form during the spin and in the laundry basket. Shake the garment out at once, hang it in shape and let steam from the shower do the rest.

Where creases form

Creases form when damp fabric is pressed together and dries in that position. It happens in the drum after the spin finishes and in a tightly packed basket. The longer it sits, the deeper the creases set and the more work it takes to remove them.

The two minutes that make the difference

Take the laundry out as soon as the programme ends. Shake each garment firmly, smooth the edges and seams with your hand and hang it straight away. That small effort removes most of the ironing later.

Steam instead of an iron

Hang the garment in the bathroom while you shower. Steam relaxes the fibres, and most creases fall out on their own in twenty minutes. A clothes steamer works the same way and is gentler on bamboo fabric than a hot iron. See bamboo shirts for men.

When you do need to iron

Iron on low heat while the fabric is slightly damp, and put a thin cloth in between. Too much heat leaves shiny marks that do not come out. See bamboo t-shirts for women and bamboo shirts for women.

Frequently asked questions

Does bamboo viscose crease more than cotton

No, usually less. It settles more easily because the fibre is softer.

Does hanging clothes up immediately help

Yes, it is the simplest habit that works. The weight pulls most creases out while the fabric dries.

Can I use a crease release spray

Yes, but water in a spray bottle does almost the same without leaving residue in the fabric.