Bamboo Slip – Why It Feels Like Silk

Short answer: A bamboo slip feels silky because the fibres in bamboo viscose are smooth and round and have a natural drape reminiscent of silk. You get the smooth feel and beautiful drape of silk, but in a fabric that handles a normal wash and breathes against your skin.

What makes bamboo viscose so smooth?

Bamboo viscose is made by chemically turning bamboo into even, smooth fibres. The smooth surface gives that soft, cool feel that many people compare to silk. If you want to go deeper into the fabric, read the whole truth about bamboo textiles.

The feel of silk without the fuss

Real silk needs gentle separate washing and does not cope well with sweat. A bamboo slip, by contrast, can be washed at 30-40 degrees along with the rest of your delicates and moves moisture away on its own. See the care advice in our washing guide for bamboo clothing.

Comfortable right against the skin

The slip lies against your skin all day, and here the breathability of bamboo is a real advantage over both silk and synthetic fabrics. Read about the principle in the guide to bamboo and temperature regulation, and find more soft basics in bamboo underwear for women.

Frequently asked questions

Does bamboo really feel like silk?

The surface is smooth and cool in a way that is very much like silk, and the fabric has a similarly soft drape.

Is a bamboo slip easier to care for than silk?

Yes. It handles a normal machine wash at a low temperature, where silk typically needs gentle special treatment.

Does bamboo breathe better than silk?

Bamboo viscose is particularly good at moving moisture away from the skin, which makes it comfortable to wear all day.