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Basic Underwear – The 10 Pieces Every Wardrobe Needs

Short answer: Basic underwear is the neutral, soft pieces every outfit is built on: briefs or underpants, bras without underwire, undershirts and socks in black, white and skin tone. Choose them in bamboo viscose and the base lasts longer and holds its comfort better.

The ten pieces for her

A good base is five pairs of bamboo briefs in neutral colours, two soft models from bamboo bras without underwire, two bamboo undershirts for women and a close fitting top for use as an inner layer. Plus good socks for the season.

The base for him

The same principle: five pairs of bamboo underwear for men in black, two undershirts and the rest socks. See the whole range under bamboo underwear for men. The models differ, but the sum is the same: few kinds, several of each.

Why neutral colours

Black works under everything dark, skin tone under everything pale, and white is a third option that is rarely the best. Two colours cover the great majority of days. The fewer colours in the base, the easier it is to grab the right thing in the morning without thinking.

Why five of the same kind

Five pairs of the same model mean you do not have to choose, that the rotation is even, and that each pair wears less because the use is spread. It is a simpler drawer than ten different pairs, and it lasts longer, even though it sounds like the opposite.

The undershirt is the most overlooked piece

A thin undershirt is the layer that decides whether a shirt or a knit feels pleasant. It also keeps the outer layer free of sweat, so that has to be washed less often. It is the part of the base fewest people have enough of, and it costs least to add.

Socks count in the sum

Feet are the other major source of moisture, and a damp sock ruins an otherwise good day faster than any other layer. If you have briefs and undershirts sorted but not socks, the base is not finished. Choose a height that suits the shoe.

Build the base over time

Ten pieces at once is a large outlay, and it is not necessary. Buy one pair, wear it for a week, and buy the rest in the same model and number if it fits. That way you build a base you will actually use rather than one you hope fits.

Wash the base the same way

When everything in the base is the same material, it can be washed together at 30 to 40 degrees and hung to dry. That makes laundry simpler and means the pieces age at the same rate. Skip the fabric softener, which closes off the moisture transport across the whole base. See also the complete guide to bamboo underwear.

Frequently asked questions

What is basic underwear

The neutral, soft pieces every outfit is built on: briefs or underpants, soft bras, undershirts and socks in a few colours.

How many pairs are needed

Around five of the model you wear most, plus two undershirts and socks for the season. Several of few kinds rather than few of many.

Which colours should the base be

Black for dark clothing and skin tone for pale. Two colours cover the great majority of days and make the morning choice easy.

You can find the full range at Bamboo-Clothing.com.

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