JBS Bamboo Socks – A Guide to the Range
Short answer: JBS bamboo socks are among the most popular men's socks in Denmark, and for good reason. JBS of Denmark combines soft bamboo viscose with solid Danish quality, and the range covers everything from classic ankle socks to tennis socks and footies. Sizes follow the brand's own guide rather than shoe size alone.
Who is JBS
JBS of Denmark is a Danish underwear brand with more than a hundred years of history, known today for underwear and socks of high quality. Their bamboo series is one of the broadest on the market and comes in several heights and colours. See the brand's full range under JBS of Denmark.
The heights in the range
JBS covers the three classic heights. The ordinary ankle sock reaches part way up the calf and suits smart shoes and working days. Bamboo tennis socks for men stop just above the edge of the shoe and suit sneakers. Bamboo footies for men end below the edge and stay invisible in low shoes. Most people need at least two of the three.
The colours and what they cover
The range covers black, white and greys plus a few patterned models. Black is the workhorse with smart shoes and dark trousers, white belongs with light sneakers and sport, and grey marl works with both. Buy several identical pairs in one colour and you avoid matching them after a wash, which in practice is the biggest gain.
How to find your size
JBS uses its own size ranges, usually covering two or three shoe sizes. If you sit between two of them, take the smaller, because a sock that is too big folds inside the shoe and causes blisters. See the size guide for JBS of Denmark men before you order, rather than going by your shoe size alone.
What to look for on the item
Look at the fabric composition, which is listed on every item. The first figure decides how the sock behaves, and the few per cent of elastane are needed to hold the shape. Also look for a reinforced heel and toe, because that is where the wear sits, and it is the detail that decides whether the sock lasts a year or three.
Washing and lifespan
Wash at 30 to 40 degrees, turn the socks inside out and hang them to dry. Bamboo viscose is weaker when wet and therefore tolerates high heat in the dryer poorly. Skip the fabric softener, which leaves a film in the fibres and closes off the moisture transport. The full sock range sits under all bamboo socks for men.
How many pairs to order
Buy in sets of seven identical pairs in the same height and colour. Then you have a clean pair for each day between two washes, you avoid matching them, and a single worn pair can be discarded without ruining a set. If you wear both sneakers and smart shoes during the week, get two sets in one height each rather than a mixed selection. See also bamboo socks against sweaty feet.
Frequently asked questions
Which heights do JBS bamboo socks come in
An ordinary ankle sock for smart shoes, a tennis sock for sneakers and a footie for low shoes. Most people need at least two of the three.
How do I find my size at JBS
Use the brand's own size guide. The ranges cover two or three shoe sizes, and if you sit on the border, take the smaller one.
Can JBS bamboo socks go in the tumble dryer
Low heat is fine, but high heat strains the fibres and the elastic. Hang them to dry instead and the shape lasts longer.
See our range of men's bamboo socks.
