Bamboo socks that stay in pairs
You know the problem. Ten pairs go into the machine, nine come out, and the last one turns up three weeks later behind the tumble dryer. Our bamboo socks have a small button at the cuff that you click together before they go in the wash. The pair stays together through washing, drying and folding — and you never again stand there with a drawer full of single socks.
That's the detail we built the company on. The rest of this page is about why we make them in bamboo.
What bamboo socks actually are
What is sold as bamboo socks is in practice almost always bamboo viscose. The bamboo plant is dissolved chemically into cellulose, which is then spun into fibres. That's worth knowing, because it explains both what the material can do and what it can't.
What bamboo viscose can do: the fibres come out of the process extremely smooth and round. That's why bamboo socks feel softer against the skin than cotton — there are simply fewer fibre ends sticking out. Viscose fibres also take up moisture faster than cotton and release it again faster, which in practice means your feet feel dry further into the day.
What bamboo viscose can't do: many webshops write that bamboo is naturally antibacterial. The bamboo plant does contain substances with that property, but they don't survive the processing into viscose. We don't claim it. There is, on the other hand, a real reason bamboo socks smell less: bacteria need moisture, and a material that dries faster gives them worse conditions. Same result, a more honest explanation. If you want to go deeper into the material, we've written about bamboo viscose in our material glossary.
When bamboo makes sense — and when cotton does
We sell both, so here's the honest version.
Choose bamboo socks if you have long days in closed shoes, if your f. . .
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Bamboo socks that stay in pairs
You know the problem. Ten pairs go into the machine, nine come out, and the last one turns up three weeks later behind the tumble dryer. Our bamboo socks have a small button at the cuff that you click together before they go in the wash. The pair stays together through washing, drying and folding — and you never again stand there with a drawer full of single socks.
That's the detail we built the company on. The rest of this page is about why we make them in bamboo.
What bamboo socks actually are
What is sold as bamboo socks is in practice almost always bamboo viscose. The bamboo plant is dissolved chemically into cellulose, which is then spun into fibres. That's worth knowing, because it explains both what the material can do and what it can't.
What bamboo viscose can do: the fibres come out of the process extremely smooth and round. That's why bamboo socks feel softer against the skin than cotton — there are simply fewer fibre ends sticking out. Viscose fibres also take up moisture faster than cotton and release it again faster, which in practice means your feet feel dry further into the day.
What bamboo viscose can't do: many webshops write that bamboo is naturally antibacterial. The bamboo plant does contain substances with that property, but they don't survive the processing into viscose. We don't claim it. There is, on the other hand, a real reason bamboo socks smell less: bacteria need moisture, and a material that dries faster gives them worse conditions. Same result, a more honest explanation. If you want to go deeper into the material, we've written about bamboo viscose in our material glossary.
When bamboo makes sense — and when cotton does
We sell both, so here's the honest version.
Choose bamboo socks if you have long days in closed shoes, if your feet sweat, or if you simply prefer the smooth feel. Bamboo is also the choice if you find cotton scratchy.
Choose organic cotton if you want a slightly firmer sock with more structure, or if you prefer a material that copes better with high wash temperatures.
Most of our customers end up with both in the drawer. That's fine too.
How to make your bamboo socks last
Bamboo viscose is soft, and soft material is a little more delicate than cotton. Three things make all the difference:
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Wash at 30-40 degrees. Higher temperatures break down the viscose fibres over time and leave the socks slack at the cuff.
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Skip the tumble dryer. The heat is harder on the elastane than the wash itself is. Hung up to dry, they last several years longer.
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Click the button together first. Besides holding the pair together, it also stops the socks being stretched by tumbling around on their own.
More on that in our guide to making socks last longer.
Bamboo socks for men and women
Our bamboo socks come in two main ranges, with the same material and the same button:
If you're after something specific, we also have black socks, ankle socks and fun socks across materials.
Frequently asked questions about bamboo socks
Are bamboo socks better than cotton?
They're softer and dry faster. Cotton, on the other hand, is more robust at high wash temperatures. Which one is better depends on what you need them for — not on the material alone.
Can bamboo socks go in the washing machine?
Yes. Wash them at 30-40 degrees and leave them out of the tumble dryer, and they'll last a long time.
Are bamboo socks antibacterial?
No, not in the sense many webshops claim. The bamboo plant has antibacterial properties, but they disappear during the processing into viscose. Bamboo socks typically smell less than cotton because the material dries faster — not because it kills bacteria.
How is your bamboo processed?
The bamboo is harvested and dissolved chemically into cellulose, which is spun into viscose fibres. The processing into viscose uses chemicals, and how responsibly that is done varies a great deal between producers. Our bamboo is FSC-certified, which covers the forestry.
Which size should I choose?
Go by your actual shoe size. A sock that is too big folds inside the shoe and rubs — that's the most common source of trouble, not the material itself.
Returns and questions
You have 30-day returns, so there's room to try a pair. Write to hello@sockisocki.com if you're unsure about anything.
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