Sorting laundry when a lot of it is bamboo

Short answer: Sort by colour and by weight. Heavy towels and jeans wear on thin bamboo viscose, even at the same temperature.

Weight matters more than colour

Heavy wet fabric strikes the thin items and pulls at seams. Wash thin things separately when you can. See bamboo underwear for women.

Keep dark and light apart

New dark items release dye in the first washes. Keep whites separate at the start. See bamboo t-shirts for women.

Zips and hooks on their own

Metal parts tear at soft knit. Close zips and put hooks in a bag. See bamboo sleepwear for women.

Frequently asked questions

Can bamboo be washed with cotton?

Yes, if the temperature suits and the cotton is not heavy. Towels should be washed separately.

Should new clothes be washed separately?

New dark colours yes, for the first two washes. After that they can go with similar colours.

Why does my underwear get small holes?

Often from zips or hooks in the same load. A laundry bag solves it.