Men's Bamboo T-shirt – A Soft Everyday Essential
Short answer: A t-shirt gets worn more often than anything else in the wardrobe, which is why the material pays off most there. Bamboo viscose is softer than cotton, moves moisture away from the skin and smells less after a long day. Buy few in dark colours and wear them in layers.
Why the t-shirt is the right place to start
It is worn on its own in summer, under a jumper in winter and as nightwear in between, so it gets washed more often than anything else. A material that goes stiff from washing is a poor choice for exactly that item. Bamboo viscose keeps its softness wash after wash, as long as the softener stays away, and the fibre is smooth without the sharp ends that make cotton fuzzy. See the full range under bamboo t-shirts for men.
Moisture and odour
Cotton absorbs a lot of moisture but releases it slowly, which is why a cotton tee turns heavy on a warm day and clammy under a jumper. Bamboo viscose takes the moisture into the fibre and releases it into the air again, so the layer between skin and fabric disappears faster. The bacteria lose part of the wet environment they live in, and the tee can be worn a day longer without anyone noticing.
For the cooler days
When it turns colder, the long sleeved style is the easiest answer, because it can be worn on its own indoors and as a layer under a shirt or a jumper outdoors. It is thinner than a sweat and therefore adds no bulk under an outer layer. See bamboo long sleeve t-shirt for men. Two thin layers hold the warmth better than one thick one, because the air between them insulates.
The layer underneath
If the t-shirt has to stay dry under a shirt, the easiest way is a layer under it. A sleeveless style covers the torso without adding bulk under the sleeve and does not show at the collar. See bamboo tank top for men. The same principle applies lower down, where the underwear decides how the whole day feels. See bamboo underwear for men.
Size, colour and washing
Choose your normal size. The fabric gives a little and settles against the body, and one size too large leaves the shoulder seam out of place. Stay with two or three colours and everything works with everything. Wash at thirty degrees without softener and fold the t-shirt rather than hanging it, so the shoulder does not pull out of shape. The rest sits under bamboo for men and the reduced items under offers for men. See also bamboo T-shirts vs. cotton T-shirts.
Frequently asked questions
How many t-shirts do you need
Fewer than most people think. Five in two colours cover a week, if they are washed at thirty degrees and can hang dry overnight.
Does a bamboo t-shirt crease
Less than cotton. The fabric drapes heavier and smooths itself out, so it rarely needs ironing.
Does it go slack at the neck
Not if it is folded rather than hung on a hanger. The fabric draws back in the wash, but a hanger pulls the shoulder out.
See our range of bamboo t shirts for men.
