Lindbergh Bamboo Underwear – Guide

Short answer: Lindbergh bamboo underwear is close fitting boxer briefs in soft bamboo viscose with a good everyday fit. They are an obvious choice if you want well known Danish menswear combined with the breathable, soft qualities of bamboo in the layer that sits closest to the skin.

What defines Lindbergh

Lindbergh is known for menswear with a good fit, and the underwear follows the same line: a close cut, a soft waistband and a plain look without much decoration. This is clothing designed as a basic rather than a statement, and that suits a drawer meant for every day. See the full Lindbergh range.

How the model sits

The cut is close fitting with a leg, that is a boxer brief that follows the thigh rather than hanging loose. The leg ends some way down the thigh, which both removes chafing between the thighs and keeps the opening in place under the trousers. If the leg sits right, it does not roll up during the day.

Finding the right size

Lindbergh generally sits close without pinching. If you are between two sizes, we recommend going up, because a slightly larger pair rarely folds, while a pair that is too small presses and rubs all day long. Check the measurements in the Lindbergh size guide before you order.

The waistband is worth a look

The waistband is the part of a pair that gives up first, and it is also what you feel most when sitting down. A wide, softly knitted waistband spreads the pressure over several centimetres instead of cutting a line into the skin, and it stays where it is put through the whole day.

Why bamboo suits this model

Bamboo viscose moves moisture away from the skin and out into the fabric where it evaporates, and smooth fibres glide over the skin instead of scratching. In a close fitting model that counts for extra, because the fabric lies directly against the skin all the way round rather than hanging loose.

How they fit into the drawer

A pair of close fitting boxer briefs is the most useful model to build a drawer around: they work under jeans, under suit trousers and for training. Add a pair of classic briefs for the hottest days if you know them from before. See the other brands under bamboo underwear for men.

Try one pair before buying more

Fit is personal, and brands vary more in rise than in waist width. Buy one pair, wear it for a week, and notice whether the waistband stays put and whether the leg rolls. If it fits, buy more of the same model in the same size, rather than mixing brands in the drawer.

Washing and lifespan

Wash at 30 to 40 degrees and hang the pair to dry. Bamboo viscose is weaker when wet, and a hot dryer wears on both the fibres and the elastic in the waistband. Skip the fabric softener, which closes off the moisture transport without making the waistband any softer than it was. See also size guide for bamboo clothing and bamboo underwear for men.