The Summer House Wardrobe – Your Permanent Backup
Short answer: The best summer house clothes are soft, temperature-regulating and easy to wash, so they can stay in the closet from one weekend to the next. Bamboo clothing is an obvious choice as a permanent backup, because it handles both chilly mornings on the terrace and mild afternoons, and because it does not smell even after hanging in the closet for a long time.
Why Bamboo Makes Good Summer House Clothing
The clothes at the summer house have to do it all: keep you warm in the evening, breathe during the day and look presentable when the neighbour drops by. Bamboo viscose moves moisture away from the skin and regulates temperature, so the same set works in changing weather. Read more about how bamboo regulates temperature.
The Permanent Backup: What Should Be in the Closet?
A good basic pack is a bamboo tracksuit for men or a soft set from bamboo loungewear for women, an extra pair of socks and underwear plus a warm bamboo hoodie for the evenings. That way you are never caught short, even when the weather turns.
Clothes That Can Sit in the Closet
Bamboo fibres inhibit the bacteria behind that stale closet smell, so the clothes are fresh when you come back after a couple of weeks. Wash at low temperatures and let them air dry, and they will last for many seasons. See our washing guide for bamboo clothing, and find the rest of the wardrobe under bamboo clothing for men and bamboo clothing for women.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which clothes are best to keep at the summer house?
Soft, temperature-regulating clothes that handle changing weather: a tracksuit, hoodie, T-shirts, underwear and socks in bamboo viscose make a good foundation.
Will the clothes not smell of the closet after sitting there a long time?
Bamboo viscose inhibits bacterial growth and stays fresher than most other materials, even after weeks in the closet. Air it out briefly and it is ready.
How do I wash bamboo clothing at the summer house?
Wash at 30-40 degrees and let the clothes air dry. It needs neither special detergent nor a tumble dryer, which makes it easy to look after in a summer house.
