Though dozens of fabrics are used to make men s underwear when you re in the market for a pair of luxury underwear you re most likely going to be encountering two fabrics.
Bamboo fiber vs cotton underwear.
It is very silky to the touch.
Bamboo materials also require less washing than most cotton which also plays a part in life cycle of a product.
The natural properties of bamboo also make the fabric.
Thanks to its silky smooth texture many life long egyptian cotton aficionados have found themselves ditching cotton for this new trendy fabric.
Viscose made from bamboo is loved for being structurally similar to cotton but unlike cotton it has better moisture wicking properties.
Through most of our lives egyptian cotton sheets have been considered the utmost in luxury.
The bamboo fabric is perfect for sport as it allows the moisture to evaporate unlike cotton which locks the moisture in.
On top of this the bamboo fibers require less dye that cotton for coloration and are noted to keep their bright colors significantly longer.
The waistband is wide and elastic.
Bonus bamboo fabric is super light and silky soft too.
The fibers which are in bamboo materials are usually considered to be softer in comparison to those in cotton.
So when you sweat you won t stay wet.
Unlike garments made from synthetic fibers like nylon and polyester modal underwear does not trap perspiration and odors.
Modal is up to 50 percent more absorbent than cotton so clothes never feel sweaty and sticky.
Bamboo for your body.
Like cotton bamboo fiber is naturally breathable and wicks moisture away from the skin.
But actually bamboo underwear is as good as cotton and modal ones.
Micromodal known for its premium softness is a sustainable fiber derived from beech trees.
Modal underwear is also often blended with a stretch fiber as well as cotton but it stays breathable.
But in recent years another natural fiber has come to the forefront.
We all know cotton is a breathable fabric with good moisture control.
However this is not always true.
Unlike cotton bamboo fabric allows moisture to evaporate into the air quickly.
Viscose more commonly known as rayon in the us is a man made fiber created from cellulose chemically extracted from bamboo making it a mix of both man made and natural.
Of course i m one of those people as well.
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For most people when it comes to underwear their first choice is always cotton or modal.
The silk tag doesn t irritate the skin.
