Have you ever had the feeling that your underwear is irritating your skin? Maybe it’s the panty lines showing through your clothes or the sharp edges cutting into you. Well, if it’s any consolation, bamboo underwear is softer and less likely to cause irritation, making it perfect for sensitive skin. It’s also hypoallergenic and odour-eliminating, making it an environmentally friendly choice.
Whether you’re after low cut bamboo knickers or high waisted bamboo underwear, we’ve got the brands for you. Here are some of our favourites:
Cariloha is a GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) approved company that makes bamboo lingerie. They make boyshorts, thongs and bikinis with a blend of 95% bamboo viscose and 5% spandex. They’re size inclusive, offering small to quintuple extra-large (5XL). The fabric is super soft and breathable with thermo-regulating properties, keeping you cool when it’s hot and warm when it’s cold.
This company uses natural plant dyes to protect your skin and their production is ethical. They use a closed-loop system and recycle their water used during the process. They’re based in Victoria, Australia and ship internationally.
Another Australian based company, Warm Sun offers bamboo underwear in US sizes 5 to 10. Their bamboo knickers are made from 95% bamboo viscose and 3% spandex. The material is breathable, soft and doesn’t ride up like some cheaper underwear can. Their bamboo knickers are also anti-bacterial and odour-eliminating.
Unlike some other companies that only use bamboo rayon, Tasc Performance uses the cellulose from bamboo to create their women’s bamboo underwear. Their products are odour-resistant, moisture-wicking and they’re all produced with no chemicals. They also use solar power during their production and reclaim the water they use to wash their fabrics.
Wealurre uses a blend of bamboo viscose and cotton to create their women’s bamboo underwear. They have a wide range of bralettes, camis and underwear briefs in different colours. Their underwear is odour-resistant, breathable and stretchy. The bamboo fabric is hypoallergenic and won’t ride up, making it an ideal underwear option for many women. They offer a wide range of sizes too, from US size 5 to 10 and six different colors. women’s bamboo knickers