The best bamboo dressing gown and what the length means

Short answer: A short dressing gown is practical after a bath, a long one is comfortable to sit in. Bamboo viscose absorbs water faster than terry and does not become heavy and damp in the same way.

Short or long

The short model dries fastest and is easy to move in. The long one holds warmth when you sit down in the evening. See bamboo dressing gown for men.

Weight rather than thickness

A thick terry gown feels luxurious but becomes heavy when wet and takes a long time to dry. A lighter bamboo gown absorbs just as much and dries faster.

The belt and the pockets

A belt in fabric loops sits better than a loose one. Pockets stitched down all the way keep their shape, patch pockets sag over time. More things for the home are in home and homewear in bamboo.

Washing without fabric softener

Fabric softener makes the gown soft to touch and poor at absorbing. Skip it and wash at 40 degrees. See washing and care.

Frequently asked questions

Does a bamboo gown absorb as well as terry?

It absorbs faster but holds less water in total. After a bath that is an advantage.

Which length is most practical?

Short for the bathroom, long for sitting in the evening. Choose according to what you use it for.

Can the dressing gown be tumble dried?

On low heat. High heat makes the fabric stiff and shrinks the seams.