Blends of bamboo and cotton

Short answer: A blend of bamboo viscose and cotton combines the firmness of cotton with the softness of viscose. The higher the proportion of viscose, the softer and more fluid the fabric becomes.

Why blend

Cotton gives the fabric body and durability, while viscose gives softness and drape. The blend is a compromise between the two.

Read the percentages

The fibre content is stated on the label in descending order. An item with the most viscose feels softer than one with the most cotton.

What you can feel

A high cotton proportion gives a firmer, more matte fabric. A high viscose proportion gives a smoother fabric with more drape.

Washing

Blends are washed according to the most delicate fibre, that is, like viscose: 40 degrees and no tumble dryer. See the washing guide.

Pure viscose

If you want the softest, look for a high viscose proportion. See bamboo t-shirts for men.

Pure cotton

If durability matters most, pure cotton can be the right choice. See the comparison in bamboo versus cotton.

See also

More on the fibre in what is bamboo viscose.

Frequently asked questions

Is a blend worse than pure viscose?

No, it is different. The blend gives more firmness and less drape.

How do I wash a blend?

According to the most delicate fibre, that is, like viscose at 40 degrees.

Which proportion gives the softest feel?

The higher the proportion of viscose, the softer the fabric feels.