Bamboo Fibres – Nature's Technical Fibre

Short answer: Bamboo fibres combine properties you would normally have to buy technical sportswear to get: they move moisture quickly, regulate temperature, hold odour at bay and still feel as soft as silk. That is why bamboo is often called nature's answer to a technical fibre.

Moisture transport in a class of its own

Bamboo fibres absorb and release moisture faster than cotton, so your skin stays dry in everyday use and during activity alike. That is why the material is so popular in bamboo socks for men and bamboo socks for women – and why it works against smelly feet, as we explain in bamboo socks against sweaty feet.

Temperature regulation both ways

The structure of the fibre helps draw heat and moisture away when you are warm, and insulates when it is cold. We go through the mechanism behind it in bamboo and temperature regulation.

Soft strength for everyday and sport

Despite the softness, the fibres are hard-wearing and hold their shape, and they work just as well in everyday clothes as for exercise – see why in bamboo for training. Try the feel for yourself in a bamboo T-shirt for men or in soft bamboo underwear.

Frequently asked questions

What makes bamboo fibres special?

The combination of softness, fast moisture transport, temperature regulation and natural odour control – properties you otherwise find in technical sportswear.

Are bamboo fibres better than polyester for sweat?

Bamboo absorbs the moisture rather than only passing it on, and the fibres hold back bacterial growth, so odour problems are reduced markedly compared with polyester.

Do bamboo fibres scratch?

No. The fibres are smooth and round with no sharp edges, and that is why bamboo fabric feels unusually soft – for sensitive skin too.