Between Two Sizes – Do You Go Up or Down?

Short answer: If you are between two sizes, the choice depends on the type of garment. In stretchy bamboo underwear and close-fitting clothes, most people choose the smaller size, because the fabric gives. In nightwear, hoodies and loose clothes, you typically go for the larger one.

Rules of Thumb When You Are Between Two Sizes

Bamboo viscose is soft and stretchy and shapes itself to the body. In bamboo underwear for men and bamboo underwear for women you can therefore usually go down a size without it feeling tight. In tops and nightwear, where a little extra room is an advantage, go up.

Always Check the Brand's Own Chart

The boundaries between sizes sit differently from brand to brand. Look your measurements up in, for example, the size guide for JBS of Denmark men or the size guide for Boody women before you decide. If your measurement falls at the upper end of the range, the larger size is the safe choice.

Think About How You Will Use the Garment

Should a t-shirt sit close under a shirt, or loose for everyday wear? Should your leggings give support or simply be comfortable? The purpose decides which of the two sizes is right for you. The complete size guide for bamboo clothing goes through every type of garment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you go up or down a size in bamboo clothing?

In stretchy underwear and close-fitting clothes you can usually go down, because bamboo viscose gives. In nightwear and loose tops, most people go up.

Why do sizes differ from brand to brand?

Every brand sets its own measurements, so a medium can cover different centimetre ranges. Always check the specific brand's chart.

Does bamboo clothing stretch over time?

Bamboo viscose shapes itself to the body, but returns to shape in the wash. So choose the size based on how you want the garment to fit from the start.