Bamboo Joggers – A Guide

Short answer: Bamboo joggers combine the relaxed fit of sweatpants with the softness and breathability of bamboo viscose. The result is trousers that work equally well on the sofa, on a walk and on a travel day, without turning warm and clammy after a couple of hours in a heated room.

What joggers are

They are soft trousers in sweat fabric with an elastic waist, usually with a drawstring and often with ribbing at the ankle. The word means the same as sweatpants. See bamboo sweatpants for men and bamboo sweatpants for women.

The waistband is the most important part

A wide, soft waistband with a flat drawstring can be worn all day. A narrow elastic cuts in when you sit down, and a thick, round cord leaves a mark. Always try the waistband sitting down, because that is how the trousers are actually worn.

The leg and the ribbing

Ribbing at the ankle holds the length in place and gives a sporty look. A straight, open hem looks neater if the trousers are also to be worn outside the home. Both exist, and the choice depends on where the trousers will mostly be worn.

Why bamboo in sweat fabric

Sweat fabric is thick and lies close to the body for many hours. Bamboo viscose moves the moisture away and holds back odour, so the same trousers can be worn several days without feeling used. That is the single reason many people switch material.

For travel days

Joggers are the most worn travel clothing, because they can be sat in for many hours without pulling. Choose a model with a soft waistband and without zips in the pockets, so there is nothing to be felt when you lean back.

The matching top

A bamboo sweatshirt for women or a bamboo hoodie for men in the same colour turns the trousers into a set. Two pieces in the same colour look considered, where the same pieces in two colours look accidental.

The whole set together

If you buy both pieces from the same series, the colour matches from the start and stays matched after washing. See bamboo tracksuit sets for men, where the top and bottom come from the same batch and fade at exactly the same pace.

The colour decides the use

Black and dark grey can be worn outside the home without further thought. Light grey shows moisture and marks most clearly of all colours and therefore usually stays at home. If you only have one pair, choose dark and they work in both places.

Washing and shape

Wash at 30 degrees without fabric softener, and turn the trousers inside out so the brushed inside does not rub against the drum. Hang them to dry, because the tumble dryer makes the waistband brittle, and a waistband without stretch ends a pair of trousers. See also size guide for bamboo clothing.