The Office in Summer – A Dress Code Without Sweat

Short answer: Office clothing in summer is about looking presentable without visible sweat marks. Bamboo solves it with breathable polos, T-shirts and thin undershirts that move the sweat away before it reaches your shirt. That way you keep the dress code, even when the meeting room is 26 degrees warm.

Office summer clothing: the problem with cotton and polyester

Cotton shirts soak up the sweat and show it as dark patches, while polyester traps the heat. Bamboo viscose breathes and moves the moisture away from the skin, so you feel cooler. See the differences in our test of bamboo T-shirt vs. cotton T-shirt.

The invisible sweat layer

The trick on shirt days is a thin bamboo undershirt for men under the shirt. It catches the sweat before it reaches the shirt fabric, and it actually feels less warm against the skin than the shirt on its own. If things need to be more formal, we also have a smaller range of bamboo shirts for men.

Smart casual in the heat

If the dress code is relaxed, a bamboo polo or a smart bamboo T-shirt for women with a blazer over it works well. Neutral colours also hide moisture better than light grey and light blue.

Frequently asked questions

How do I avoid visible sweat marks at the office?

Wear a thin bamboo undershirt under your shirt. It catches the sweat before it reaches the visible layer.

Is a bamboo polo smart enough for the office?

Yes, at most workplaces with a smart casual dress code a plain bamboo polo works fine, including for meetings.

Does an undershirt not make me warmer in summer?

No, a thin bamboo undershirt moves the sweat away from the skin, and many people actually feel more comfortable wearing one.