Bamboo underwear and why the material is listed as viscose

Short answer: The label says viscose because that is the technical name of the fibre. Bamboo is the raw material, viscose is the process the raw material is converted through, and labelling follows the fibre.

Raw material versus fibre

Bamboo is a plant. Viscose is the fibre that comes from dissolving plant matter and spinning it anew. Labelling rules require the name of the fibre, not of the plant. See bamboo underwear for women.

That is why it does not say bamboo

That would be a raw material statement and not a fibre statement. The rules are the same for viscose from bamboo, eucalyptus or beech.

What it means for you

The properties come from the fibre and the process, not from the plant. That is why viscose from different plants behaves the same. See facts about bamboo.

Where to find the information

The composition is always on the product page and in the label in the garment. See bamboo briefs.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the label say viscose and not bamboo?

Because labelling rules require the name of the fibre. Bamboo is the raw material, viscose is the fibre.

Is bamboo viscose the same as ordinary viscose?

It is the same fibre type. The raw material is bamboo instead of eucalyptus or beech.

Where do I see the composition?

On the product page and in the label in the garment itself.