Bamboo trousers for women

Short answer: Trousers in bamboo viscose are soft and stretchy and are mostly worn for everyday life and days at home. They do not replace jeans, but they are far more comfortable when you sit for many hours at a time.

Soft rather than firm

A stretchy fabric gives when you sit down, bend over or pull your legs up on the sofa. That is the main difference from jeans and other firm trousers, which pull across the thighs and knees. So soft trousers often become the pair you reach for on days with long hours at a desk. See bamboo trousers for women.

The waist

A wide, soft waistband spreads pressure across the stomach and sits better all day than a narrow elastic. It does not roll down when you sit, and it leaves no marks on the skin by evening. See women's bamboo trousers.

For days at home

Trousers in soft fabric are what gets worn most on work from home days and quiet weekends. They are warm enough for a cool living room and light enough to move around in all day. Choose a style with ribbed cuffs at the ankle if you want to keep your feet warm. See bamboo sweatpants for women.

Out or at home

Whether the trousers work outside depends mostly on cut and colour. With a clean cut and a calm colour such as black, navy or grey, they suit shopping, a walk or a relaxed day at the office. Once the knees bag or the edges look worn, keep them for home and find a new pair for town.

Baggy knees

Soft fabrics can give a little at the knees during the day, especially if you sit a lot. It usually recovers in the wash. Wash the trousers inside out and dry them flat or hanging from the waistband so the knees regain their shape. A fabric with a little elastane generally holds its shape better than one without.

The length

Measure the inside leg of a pair of trousers you already know and like, and compare it with the measurements for the product. Trousers that are too long drag on the floor and wear quickly at the hem, while short ones can look wrong with shoes. See the size guide.

Under dresses and long tops

With long jumpers, tunics and dresses, leggings can be a better choice than trousers. They sit close to the leg and add no bulk under the long top, so the silhouette looks calmer. Wider trousers suit a shorter top or a jumper that ends at the hip. See bamboo leggings for women.

Choosing a colour

Dark colours hide wear, lint and small marks better than light ones, and they are easier to combine with the rest of your wardrobe. If you only have one pair of soft trousers, black or dark grey is the most useful choice.

How many pairs

If you wear soft trousers most days, a single pair wears out quickly. Two or three pairs mean you always have a clean one ready while the others are in the wash, and each pair lasts longer because it is worn in turn.

Washing and drying

Wash the trousers at 40 degrees inside out so the surface does not pill. Skip the tumble dryer, because heat makes bamboo viscose shrink and wears on the elastic in the waistband. Hang them from the waistband to dry so they keep their length. All the rules are in the washing guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can soft trousers be worn outside?

Yes, if the cut is clean and the colour calm. Black, navy or grey work well for shopping or a relaxed day at the office, as long as the fabric is not worn.