JBS of Denmark bamboo sweatshirt and what sets it apart
Short answer: A bamboo viscose sweatshirt has the soft inside of classic sweatshirt fabric, but it weighs less and moves moisture away from the skin more easily. It is mostly worn on days at home, for the commute and as a warm middle layer when the weather changes.
Classic sweat fabric versus bamboo viscose
Classic cotton sweat fabric is heavy and holds on to moisture when you get warm. You notice it most indoors, where the sweatshirt can quickly feel clammy. Bamboo viscose is less bulky and moves moisture away from the skin, so the top feels drier for longer. See the styles from JBS of Denmark.
What sets JBS of Denmark apart
JBS of Denmark is a Danish brand best known for underwear and basics. The sweatshirt follows the same line with a simple cut, calm colours and no large prints. It is made to be worn often and fits in with what you already own, without drawing attention to itself.
For days at home
On days at home, the sweatshirt is the piece you put on first in the morning and take off last at night. The soft inside feels pleasant against the skin, and because the fabric is not heavy, it does not get too warm in a heated living room. Add soft trousers and you have a set for the whole day.
For the commute and short errands
The sweatshirt is the most worn piece of a loungewear set, because you can also wear it out of the door. It looks tidy enough for shopping, a walk or the trip to work under a jacket. If you want the full set in one colour, see bamboo tracksuits for men.
A set for women
Sets are also available for women, where top and trousers are made to be worn together. A matching set makes getting dressed easy on a busy morning, and the pieces still work separately with jeans or leggings. See the range of bamboo tracksuits for women to compare cuts and colours.
As a middle layer
In spring and autumn, a light sweatshirt is a practical layer under a jacket. It adds warmth, and because bamboo viscose moves moisture away, you do not feel clammy when you go from the cold outside to a warm room. You will find these pieces together under sweatwear.
Fit
A sweatshirt should have room across the shoulders and ribbing that does not squeeze the waist or wrists. If you are between two sizes, choose the smaller one to wear under a jacket and the larger one for home. Measure a top you know and compare it with the size guide.
Pilling in the first washes
Sweat fabric pills most in the first washes, when loose fibres come off the surface. This is normal and fades once those fibres are gone. You can reduce it by washing the sweatshirt inside out and keeping it away from Velcro, zips and rough fabrics such as denim, which rub against it in the drum.
Washing and drying
Wash the sweatshirt at 40 degrees on a gentle cycle and skip fabric softener, which leaves a film on the fibres. The tumble dryer wears the fabric and can stretch the ribbing out of shape, so dry it flat or on a wide hanger. More tips are in the washing guide for bamboo clothing.
Choosing a colour
Dark colours such as black, navy and grey hide wear and marks best and go with almost everything. Light colours are mostly worn indoors and in spring. With a neutral colour, the sweatshirt works with joggers, jeans and chinos, and it becomes a piece of your wardrobe that gets worn several times a week.
Frequently asked questions
Do bamboo sweatshirts pill?
A little in the first washes, when loose fibres come off. Wash inside out, keep Velcro and zips out of the same load and let the sweatshirt air dry, and it usually settles down after a few washes.
Can the sweatshirt be worn outside the home?
Yes. It is tidy enough for shopping, walks and commuting under a jacket. Choose a dark or neutral colour if you want it to work both at home and out during the week.
Which size should I choose?
If you are between two sizes, choose the smaller one for wearing under a jacket and the larger one for home. Measure a top you like and compare it with the size guide.
See our range of men's bamboo sweatshirt.
