Hard Wearing Bamboo Clothing – Does It Hold Up Day to Day?

Short answer: Yes, hard wearing bamboo clothing is not a contradiction. Bamboo viscose has good tensile strength and keeps its shape and softness through many washes, provided you treat it properly. The biggest threat to its lifespan is not the wearing, it is washing it wrong.

How strong is bamboo viscose?

The fibres are long and even, which gives the fabric good strength for something so light and soft. In everyday life that means bamboo underwear and bamboo socks handle daily wear and washing without losing their fit.

What actually wears the clothes out

A boil wash, the tumble dryer and fabric softener are the three big culprits. Stick to 30-40 degrees and air drying, as described in the complete washing guide, and the colour, the shape and the softness will all last.

Durability is good economics too

Clothes that last longer need buying less often, and you can read the maths in bamboo and your budget. Quality brands like JBS of Denmark and Resteröds are known for exactly that everyday durability.

Frequently asked questions

Is bamboo clothing hard wearing enough for everyday use?

Yes, bamboo viscose has good tensile strength, and washed correctly the clothes handle daily wear for a long time.

What wears bamboo clothing out the most?

High wash temperatures, the tumble dryer and fabric softener. Avoid those three things and you extend the lifespan considerably.

Does bamboo clothing last longer than cotton?

Treated properly, bamboo clothing is on a par with cotton and keeps its softness and shape better through the washes at the same time.