The Festival Wardrobe – Light, Odour Free and Unbothered by Rain

Short answer: The festival wardrobe has to handle hot days, cold nights and few chances to shower. Bamboo shorts, T-shirts and underwear are obvious choices, because they breathe in the heat, smell markedly less after several days of wear and dry quickly if the rain arrives.

Few days, few changes, no odour

At a festival there are often several days between showers, and that puts demands on your clothes. Bamboo viscose moves sweat away and slows down the bacteria that cause odour, so the clothes stay fresh for longer. So pack clean bamboo briefs or bamboo knickers for each day and reuse the rest.

Festival bamboo shorts and T-shirts for the day

A pair of light bamboo shorts for men or bamboo shorts for women breathe in the heat in front of the stage and dry quickly after a shower of rain. Combine them with a couple of bamboo T-shirts that can be worn more than one day at a time.

When the sun goes down

Festival nights get cold, and damp clothes make it worse. A soft bamboo hoodie over the dry layer keeps you warm back at the camp. Read the guide to bamboo and temperature regulation if you want to understand why.

Frequently asked questions

How much clothing should I bring to a festival?

With bamboo you can get by with clean briefs and socks for each day plus two or three T-shirts and a pair of shorts, because the clothes smell less.

What do I do if my clothes get wet from the rain?

Bamboo viscose dries quickly. Wring the clothes gently, hang them airily in the tent, and they are usually ready again the next day.

Are bamboo shorts good in the heat?

Yes, they breathe and move sweat away, so they feel cool even on a hot festival day.