Clothing After Surgery – Soft, Loose and Easy

Short answer: Clothing after surgery has to be loose, soft and easy to take on and off without stretching your arms or bending over. Bamboo loungewear, nightwear and a dressing gown are obvious choices, because the fabric does not irritate sensitive skin and does not press across sore areas. Always follow the specific advice from the hospital and your doctor.

What the body needs

After surgery the skin is often sensitive and movement is limited. Choose clothes with wide neck openings, an elastic waist and no hard seams across the operated area. Soft bamboo sweatpants for women or a loose bamboo tracksuit for men are easy to get in and out of.

The long days at home

Recovery means many hours on the sofa and in bed, and here breathable clothing makes a big difference, so you neither sweat nor get cold. A soft bamboo dressing gown for women or bamboo nightwear for men keeps the comfort up around the clock.

Sensitive skin after the procedure

Many people find that their skin reacts more strongly than usual after surgery. Bamboo viscose is smooth and soft with no scratchy fibres; read more in the guide to bamboo clothing for sensitive skin. If you are unsure what your scar or dressing can tolerate, ask the staff.

Frequently asked questions

Which clothes should I bring home after surgery?

Loose, soft clothes with an elastic waist and a wide neck opening, for example a tracksuit or nightwear in bamboo that is easy to take on and off.

Why is bamboo good after surgery?

The fabric is soft against sensitive skin, does not press across sore areas and breathes, so you lie comfortably for many hours at a stretch.

May the clothes touch the scar?

That depends on the procedure. Follow the instructions from the hospital, and choose clothes with no hard seams across the area.