Bamboo viscose is widely used, see why it's worth choosing this fabric and how it's used.

Bamboo fibre – why is it so popular?

Bamboo is very widely used in many areas of life, in construction, in wood production, as well as other accessories. It can be used to produce paper, and can also be eaten. It has a huge number of uses depending on the region. There are also many varieties of bamboo, over 100 in fact. Due to its properties, bamboo fibre is also very popular in the textile industry. It has been becoming increasingly popular recently, so it's worth checking what properties bamboo viscose fabric has and whether it's worth being interested in it.

Bamboo viscose fabric – what is it?

Viscose is a cellulose fibre, but it is obtained from plants. Bamboo viscose is obtained from bamboo and, like linen, cotton or silk, can be classified as a fibre of plant origin. It belongs to man-made fibres, but ones derived from natural fibres. Using bamboo to create fabric is also an excellent solution. Bamboo viscose is a widely and commonly manufactured fabric. Fabrics made using the viscose method are not new, but they have recently gained a lot of popularity. Initially, viscose was created as an alternative to silk, as it was meant to have the properties of silk.

Bamboo as an excellent raw material for the clothing industry

Ecru women's short-sleeve pyjama top and indigo men's pyjama set

Bamboo doesn't need replanting, spreads excellently and is much more efficient than cotton. It's also more durable. Bamboo is even 40% more absorbent than cotton, wicks away moisture faster, and provides comfort and dryness. It can absorb three times more water than its own weight. Bamboo's properties, such as being antibacterial and antifungal, mean that chemical spraying isn't needed during cultivation, and it's resistant to pests. This makes it more environmentally friendly. It's an excellent base for creating a practical and functional fabric – bamboo viscose. We've used this to design practical, pleasant and great-looking women's roll necks, e.g. indigo viscose roll neck for women. The models quickly won over customers, just like the fabric they were made from.

Bamboo viscose fabric – advantages

Before deciding to buy bamboo clothes or accessories, it's worth checking what properties bamboo viscose has. And there are quite a few. The most important include:

• Thermoregulating properties – wicks heat away from the body, protects against overheating
• Ensures free air circulation
• It's hygroscopic
• Non-irritating, gentle, suitable for sensitive skin
• It's breathable
• Easy to care for
• Pleasant to the touch, smooth
• Delicate and durable
• Soft even after many washes

The disadvantage of viscose is that it creases easily and is prone to losing its shape, which is why a blend with elastane is an excellent solution here.

Viscose – the ideal fabric for pyjamas and underwear

Grey women's short-sleeve pyjama top and grey women's long pyjama trousers

Bamboo viscose is versatile and functional. This light, delicate fabric that's pleasant to the touch is perfect for nightwear or pyjamas. In summer it wicks away moisture, giving a pleasant, cool feeling. In winter it provides a feeling of warmth by insulating moisture from outside from the skin. Such pyjamas will therefore work perfectly at any time of year and can be adapted to conditions. This viscose fabric evaporates water quickly, which is great news for people who don't like to be without their favourite pyjamas for long. It will dry much faster.

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The fact that bamboo viscose dries faster and releases moisture also helps maintain better hygiene, which matters for pyjamas. In such conditions, fungi and mould don't have good conditions to develop. It's also worth noting that such pyjamas don't absorb unpleasant odours. Women's pyjamas made of viscose and men's pyjamas can already be found in our categories.