How hard wearing bamboo fabric is in practice
Short answer: Bamboo viscose is not the most hard wearing material, but in practice the lifespan is decided by washing and fit. The tumble dryer wears it more than daily use does.
Wet fabric is weakest
Viscose fibres are weaker wet than dry. That is why hard spinning and the tumble dryer wear it most.
The fit
Clothes that are stretched all day wear faster. See the size guide.
What goes first
The elastic in edges and waistbands goes before the fabric. See how to tell that clothes are worn out.
Compared with cotton
Sturdy cotton is more hard wearing in outer layers. For clothes close to the skin, softness often matters more. See bamboo compared with cotton.
Washing
40 degrees, moderate spinning and air drying. See the washing guide.
See the range
See the basics in bamboo underwear for men.
See also
More on the subject in is bamboo hard wearing.
Where it lasts longest
Bedding and tops last longest, because they have no elastic that can wear out. Underwear and socks are replaced most often. See bamboo bedding.
Frequently asked questions
Is bamboo viscose hard wearing?
Less so than sturdy cotton, but the lifespan is decided mostly by washing and fit.
What wears it most?
The tumble dryer and hard spinning.
What breaks first?
The elastic in edges and waistbands.
