What to keep in the cupboard for an evening at home
Short answer: Four things cover almost everything: soft trousers, a top you can open and close, a pair of socks for going without shoes and an extra layer you can take off when you get warm. The rest comes down to taste.
The trousers are the foundation
Soft trousers with a wide waistband are the part of your home wear you use most. They need to work on the sofa, in the kitchen and on the floor without pressing anywhere. Buy two pairs so there is always a clean one. See bamboo loungewear for women and bamboo loungewear for men.
What makes trousers good for relaxing
The waistband should be wide and soft so it does not dig in when you lean forward. The legs can be a little loose, but not so long that they drag on the floor. Pockets are handy for your phone and the remote. A fabric with some stretch moves with you on the sofa.
A top you can adjust
A top with a zip or buttons can be opened when the room gets warm and closed again when it cools down. That does more for comfort than thickness. A thick jumper that you can only take off completely leaves you two choices: too warm or too cold. An open style gives you everything between.
Socks for going without shoes
A pair of soft socks without a tight cuff is what makes an evening at home comfortable. Cold feet are one of the most common reasons people feel cold indoors, even when the rest of the body is warm enough. Choose socks that stay up without leaving marks. See all bamboo socks for women.
A layer in reserve
A sweatshirt or cardigan hanging ready by the sofa covers the evenings when the temperature drops or you sit still for a long time. Putting on a layer is easier than turning up the heating. Choose something loose enough to go over your top. See sweatwear.
Why soft materials make a difference
You wear home clothes for many hours in a row, often sitting or lying down. A soft fabric without hard seams is less noticeable against the skin and makes it easier to relax. Bamboo viscose is smooth, feels cool at first touch and does not turn stiff after many washes.
How many sets you need
Two sets cover a normal week with one wash in between. With only one, it ends up in the machine constantly, or you wear it a little too long. Socks wear out faster than the rest, so it makes sense to own more pairs of socks than trousers and tops.
Washing that keeps things soft
Wash your home wear at 40 degrees and skip the fabric softener. Softener leaves a film on the fabric that makes it less soft and less absorbent over time. Hang things to dry or use the tumble dryer on low heat. That way the waistband and elastic keep their shape longer.
In short
Start with the trousers, because they are what you wear for the most hours. Add a top that opens, a pair of soft socks and an extra layer that hangs ready. With those four things you are covered for most evenings at home, whether the living room is warm or cold.
Frequently asked questions
How many sets of home wear do you need?
Two sets cover a week with one wash in between. That way one is always clean while the other is in the wash, and nothing wears out too quickly.
Are socks important indoors?
For most people, yes. Cold feet are one of the most common reasons for feeling cold indoors, even when the rest of the body is dressed warmly enough.
What is most worth investing in?
The trousers. They are what you wear for the most hours, and a good waistband and soft fabric make the biggest difference to how an evening at home feels.
You can find the full range at Bamboo-Clothing.com.
