fibre
Bamboo viscose versus organic cotton
Short answer: Organic refers to how the crop is grown, not to how the fabric feels. Bamboo viscose is softer and cool...
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Bamboo viscose versus acrylic
Short answer: Acrylic is cheap, warm and prone to bobbling. Bamboo viscose is softer, cooler and smells less, but doe...
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Bamboo viscose versus nylon in socks
Short answer: Nylon brings durability and elasticity, bamboo viscose brings softness and moisture transport. The best...
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Bamboo viscose versus polyester
Short answer: Polyester dries fastest and holds its shape best but smells most. Bamboo viscose feels softer, cools be...
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Bamboo viscose versus linen
Short answer: Linen is the coolest fibre in strong heat and softens over the years. Bamboo viscose is soft from day o...
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Bamboo viscose versus silk
Short answer: Silk is lighter, warmer in winter and cooler in summer, but needs hand washing and costs markedly more....
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Bamboo viscose versus tencel lyocell
Short answer: Lyocell is produced in a closed loop and is stronger when wet. Bamboo viscose is softer and cheaper, an...
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Bamboo viscose versus modal
Short answer: The two fibres are close relatives and behave almost the same. Modal is slightly stronger when wet, bam...
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Bamboo viscose versus merino wool
Short answer: Merino insulates better and smells least. Bamboo viscose is softer against the skin, cools better in he...
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What rayon means and why the word confuses
Short answer: Rayon is the American term for viscose. It is not a different material, just a different name used in a...
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What Tencel is and how it relates to lyocell
Short answer: Tencel is a brand name for lyocell from one particular producer. All Tencel is lyocell, but not all lyo...
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The difference between viscose, modal and lyocell
Short answer: All three are cellulose fibres from plant matter. The difference lies in the process. Lyocell uses a so...
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