bamboo body
Fabric Guide
We love experimenting with different bamboo fabric blends. Firstly, it keeps things interesting and secondly, we find that different blends and constructions are suitable for different styles and purposes.
We all love the properties of bamboo but when it comes to clothing, we are all individuals and have different likes and dislikes.
We are offering bamboo to our customers in a variety of blends, constructions and thicknesses in the hope you will be able to find the bamboo that is best for you. However, with all the different fabric options available it can become very confusing. We have customers ask, “What is the best fabric for me?”, “What are the differences between each fabric?”.
We hope the below information answers your questions. If you have any further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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OUR JERSEY BLENDS
Composition: 95% bamboo viscose / 5% spandex OR 93% bamboo viscose / 7% spandex
Construction: Jersey – has stretch. Our original bamboo fabric and still our most popular.
Characteristics:
- Soft
- Drapey
- Stretchy
- Breathable
- Holds colour well
The small spandex component provides a little stretch for extra comfort and also helps the garment to keep its shape.
Watch our video here.
Composition: 70% bamboo viscose / 25% organic cotton / 5% spandex
Construction: Jersey – has stretch. The Bamboo Organic Cotton blend was introduced for people who prefer a little more thickness and structure in their garments. A popular fabric for tighter fitting styles, pants and skirts.
Characteristics:
- More structure than the bamboo spandex blend
- Soft
- Breathable
- Holds its shape well
- Stretchy
The fabric is still lovely and soft but a little less delicate than the softline bamboo spandex blend.
Watch our video here.
Composition: 68% bamboo viscose / 27% organic cotton / 5% spandex
Construction: Terry jersey - has stretch. A luxuriously soft and thick fabric with natural stretch.
Characteristics:
- Thick and warm
- More structure
- Holds its shape well
- Soft
- Breathable
- Stretchy
This thicker terry jersey blend offers warmth, structure, and comfort, making it ideal for trans-seasonal dressing and cooler months.
Composition: 66% bamboo viscose / 26% organic cotton / 8% spandex
Construction: Ribbed jersey - has stretch. The Ribbed jersey is a slightly thicker and structured bamboo and organic cotton blend.
Characteristics:
- Slightly thicker, and more structured than our bamboo softline fabric
- Holds its shape
- Soft
- Stretchy
- Breathable
Soft, breathable, and shape-retaining, this blend is perfect for base layering in cooler weather.
Bamboo & Recycled Cashmere Wool Blend
Travel Wrap Collection
Composition: 90% bamboo viscose / 5% recycled cashmere / 5% recycled wool
Construction: Machine knitted
Characteristics:
- Feels very soft due to the higher content of recycled cashmere and wool
- Cosy and warm
- Drapey
- Machine knitted fabric - has stretch
- Find out more about this fabric in our Travel Wraps blog
Bamboo Cashmere Wool Blend
Composition: 95% bamboo viscose / 3% cashmere / 2% wool
Construction: Machine knitted
Characteristics:
- Soft and cosy
- Stretch - knitted
Bamboo Organic Cotton Blend
Composition: 50% bamboo viscose / 50% organic cotton
Characteristics:
- Silky Soft
- Does not crease easily
- Drapey
- Breathable
- Thicker quality hand feel
Bamboo Linen Blend
Composition: 70% bamboo viscose / 30% Linen
Construction: Woven - Non-stretch
Characteristics:
- lightweight
- drapey
- linen look with a soft feel
Bamboo Organic Cotton Blend
The Bamboo Woven Fabric is a cool, crisp, fabric with no stretch.
- Non-stretch
- Doesn't cling
- Requires ironing
100% Woven Bamboo
Composition: 100% bamboo viscose
Construction: Woven - Non-stretch
Feel: Soft, fluid, breathable
Woven Bamboo Organic Cotton Blend
Composition: 70% bamboo viscose / 30% organic cotton
Construction: Woven - Non-stretch
Feel: Crisp, structured
Caring For Your Bamboo
- Turn garment inside out
- Avoid washing with abrasive fabrics such as denim or velcro
- Machine wash with like colours
- Do not rub
- Do not bleach
- Line dry in shade or tumble dry low
- Cool iron if required