Which brand suits you as a man

Short answer: For men, the choice depends mostly on whether you want the whole basic wardrobe from one place or just underwear and socks. The wide ranges cover both, while the narrow ones are strongest on underwear and socks.

If you want everything

If you need underwear, socks, t-shirts and loungewear, the wide ranges are easiest. You get the same fabric and colours across product types and can buy it all in one order. See Copenhagen Bamboo and JBS of Denmark.

Underwear only

If you only need underpants and undershirts, the narrower lines cover that well. They have fewer product types but more models within underwear, so you have more choice in cut and leg length. See Boody, Urban Quest and Resteröds.

Socks only

If you need many identical pairs of socks, a multipack is the way to go. When every pair is the same, you never hunt for a match, and if one goes missing the rest still pair up. See Lindbergh and Jack and Jones, who both sell socks in packs.

Compare by product type

The quickest way to choose is by product type, with all brands side by side. You can compare models, colours and pack sizes without clicking between brands. See bamboo underpants for men and all bamboo socks for men.

Close fitting or loose

Underpants come as close fitting boxer briefs and as looser models. Close fitting gives the most support and sits neatly under slim trousers. Looser models let more air in, and many people sleep in them. Try the type you already know, and only switch if it does not work.

Leg length

Boxers with a longer leg ride up less during the day, especially if you walk or cycle a lot. Shorter legs are easier under shorts in summer. It is a matter of taste, but notice which length you tug at most while wearing them.

Washing

Whatever the brand, the same rules apply to bamboo viscose: 40 degrees, no fabric softener and no tumble dryer. Heat wears out the waistband elastic, and softener makes the fabric less absorbent. Dry on a rack to keep the shape longer. See the washing guide.

How to get started

Start with what you wear every day: underwear and socks. Buy one piece of the model you are considering, and buy more once you know it fits. It is the cheapest route to a drawer where everything fits and nothing sits unworn.

How many you need

With seven pairs of underpants and seven pairs of socks, you can go a week between washes. If you wash less often, add a couple extra. When several identical pieces rotate, each one is worn less and lasts longer.

The rest of the wardrobe

Once the underwear is sorted, you can add t-shirts, loungewear and nightwear in the same material. All menswear is gathered in bamboo clothing for men, where you can filter by product type and see what each brand offers.