Gift Guide: Bamboo Clothing for Him

Short answer: The gift that gets used is the one he would have bought himself but never got round to. That means socks, underwear and nightwear. Bamboo viscose makes that kind of gift noticeable rather than dutiful, because the difference from what is in the drawer shows from the first day.

What actually gets worn

Think about what he wears for the most hours, not about what looks biggest in the parcel. A jumper is worn a couple of times a week, underwear and socks every single day. At the same time those are exactly the things few people go out and buy, because they are never urgent. That combination is what makes a gift useful: something worn daily, and something he had not prioritised. See bamboo for men.

Under fifteen pounds

A pair of socks is the smallest gift that still gets worn every day, and it is also the easiest to get right, because the size is a shoe number. Bamboo socks keep the foot drier than cotton and have a softer cuff, and that is a difference you notice without having it explained. See bamboo socks for men. Buy several pairs of the same style so they wear at the same rate.

The safe middle size

Underwear sounds dull and is the gift with the most hours against the body. Choose his normal size: bamboo viscose has natural stretch and settles against the body, so there is nothing to work out. If you are unsure about the cut, choose boxer briefs over boxer shorts, because they stay put and fit under everything. See bamboo underwear for men. A bundle of several pieces also costs less per piece than buying singly.

The larger gift

If it should be something that can be unwrapped and put on straight away, a hoodie or a set of nightwear are the two with the most hours of wear. The hoodie is what comes on and off all autumn, and the nightwear lies against the skin all night. See bamboo hoodie for men and bamboo nightwear for men. Choose dark colours, and it will go with the rest of what he has.

Size and exchanges

Choose his normal size and go up rather than down if you are unsure about something loose. Put the receipt in the parcel, so it can be exchanged without you having to remember what was ordered, and do not wash it first, because a washed garment cannot be exchanged. If the budget is tight, look at offers for men first. See also bamboo clothing as gifts.