What to look out for
The fabric is smooth, so bamboo knit shows less under clothes than thicker cotton. It also feels more elastic and is lighter, which matters in high-waisted styles worn all day.
Choosing and fit
The drawback of bamboo is lower resistance to mechanical wear: the fibre is weaker when wet, so wash bamboo underwear at 30°C on a short cycle, without a fast spin, and dry it flat away from the radiator. Treated that way it stays soft far longer.
Delivery and returns
The collection includes full briefs, high-waisted styles and Brazilian briefs in bamboo knit, in sizes above XL as well. Dispatch in 1-2 working days, orders over PLN 199 ship free, returns within 60 days.
What else is worth checking
Bamboo in underwear is usually bamboo viscose - a fibre made from cellulose taken from the plant. The knit is noticeably smoother than cotton, cooler to the touch and better at wicking moisture, so it works well in summer and for anyone who finds ordinary cotton rough.
What to watch out for? Bamboo viscose is weaker than cotton when wet, so it copes badly with wringing and high spin speeds. Wash at 30°C, without bleach, and dry flat or on a line without stretching. Cared for that way, the fabric stays smooth for a long time.
If you prefer natural cotton, see cotton knickers, and if you want an invisible edge under close-fitting clothes - microfibre knickers. The right number comes from the hip measurement given in the size guide.
It is also worth knowing that bamboo knit holds odours less than synthetics, which matters when travelling and in hot weather. Do check the composition before buying, though - the word bamboo is sometimes used for blends that contain less than half bamboo viscose.
This collection holds 57 pairs, mostly from the Key line and topped up with Julimex styles. The cuts cover full briefs, hipster briefs and higher-waisted styles - the choice of shapes is narrower here than in cotton, but the fabric is thinner and shows less under clothes.