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The gift for your parents-in-law

Short answer: For parents-in-law, useful textiles are a safe choice. Bed linen, towels and nightwear are among the gifts that actually get used, and they are easy to accept, even if you do not know each other that well yet.

Useful rather than decorative

Gifts that get used are remembered. Textiles for the home are easy to accept, because they do not require anyone to share your taste in everything. A set of towels or bed linen is used in everyday life, while ornaments often end up in a cupboard. That makes the practical gift the safer choice.

Bed linen

Bed linen is a bigger gift that is used every night. It suits Christmas or a milestone birthday, when the gift can be a little more. Check the duvet size before buying, or choose a set that can be exchanged. A neutral colour is easy to match with what they already have. See bamboo bed linen.

Towels

A set of towels in a neutral colour suits most homes. A bath towel and a couple of smaller towels in the same colour look good in the bathroom and get used every day. It is a gift that is easy to accept, however well you know each other. See bamboo towels.

Nightwear

If you know the size, nightwear is a gift that gets used every day. Ask your partner about the size so you do not have to guess. Choose a simple style in a muted colour that is easy to wash. If you are unsure, bed linen or towels are safer. See bamboo nightwear for women.

For him

For a father-in-law, a gift without a size is often the safest, such as socks or a set of towels. Browse the selection in Christmas gifts for him, where there are both small and larger gifts.

For her

For a mother-in-law, nightwear or bed linen can be a good choice if you know her taste and size. Browse the selection in Christmas gifts for her.

When you do not know their taste

If you do not know their interior, neutral colours and simple designs are safest. A muted grey or sand suits almost any home. Avoid bold patterns and strong colours that only fit one particular style. See home and homewear in bamboo.

When a gift card is better

If you are unsure about both size and taste, a gift often ends up at the back of a cupboard. A gift card is then a better solution, because the recipients choose for themselves. Find more suggestions in Christmas gift ideas.

A joint gift

Many people give their parents-in-law a joint gift together with their partner. That makes it easier to get it right, because your partner knows their habits and sizes. A set of bed linen or towels from you both is a gift that will be used for a long time.