Ever wear a bamboo jersey?

[ny biker]

Technically I do not need any more sleeveless jerseys. But of course that doesn't stop me from thinking about buying them.

This one is made from bamboo.

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSB_1021.html

Has anyone ever worn a bamboo jersey on a hot summer ride? How does it compare to polyester wicking fabrics?

[Possegal]

Just don't go to the National Zoo, the pandas will go wild! :)

(I've never worn one, but am intrigued!)

[Zen]

I've worn bamboo socks.
They're very soft and airy.

[tulip]

I have bamboo cabinets, but no, I have not worn a bamboo jersey. I guess we're not being very helpful.

[ny biker]

This is the first bamboo jersey I've seen, so I'm not surprised if no one has worn one before.

[redrhodie]

I sleep on bamboo sheets, and wear bamboo socks. I bet I'd love that jersey!

Going by my sheets, I'd say it's very much better at wicking than polyester.

[Zen]

I think you should buy it and give us a review.

if I had extra money and needed a jersey I would get that orange one for sure.

[ny biker]

I think the odds are good that I will buy it and write up a review.

It may take a while, though. Since it's technically not hot out yet.

[tulip]

I think the odds are good that I will buy it and write up a review.

It may take a while, though. Since it's technically not hot out yet.

Just wait til Saturday; it's supposed to be 70 (with all this snow still on the ground!)

[redrhodie]

You know, this may be good as a cold weather base layer, too. The only ride I was cold on this winter was the one where I didn't wear my bamboo socks.

I'm getting one, too.

[NbyNW]

I have a 3/4 sleeve bamboo (blend) jersey by Zoic. It's very soft and I used it on my commutes during cooler weather last year. About 5 miles each way. It wicked well enough for that length of ride - never got saturated - but I don't know how it would perform if I were to wear it on a longer ride.

[OakLeaf]

I have a couple of bamboo tanks.

I love them. But I'd be suspicious of jersey pockets' ability to hold very much. Bamboo knits seem to stretch pretty similarly to cotton.

[redrhodie]

I ordered it! Thanks for pointing it out, NY. I'll let you know how I like it asap.

[Aggie_Ama]

I LOVE my bamboo sheets. Seriously, I have two sets of sateen as well. Nope, wash the bamboo and put them back on. Light and airy.

[Karma007]

I have bamboo sheets and loved them at first but now ofter only 5mos. they're getting pilly. I don't know that I would buy them again.

[redrhodie]

I got it! TE is so fast!

I love it. It's slinky. I was worried it would be short and boxy, as I've read some Shebeest tops can be, but it's not at all. The fabric is very thin and stretchy. It's deliciously soft. There's no elastic in the hem. I don't get the impression it will ride up.

I got "citrus" and it's very hi-viz. I'd rename the color "sherbet" if I had some say-so. The pink breast cancer ribbon isn't overly noticeable. The back pockets are perfectly placed. Some of my jersey pockets are too high, and make it hard to get stuff out of when riding. These are just right. I have my cell phone in one just trying it out, and it seems secure, even without any closure.

The cut is really nice. It's sleeveless, but the armpit is high, so you can't see your bra at all. It's very form fitting. I'm a small in most tops, so I ordered a small, and it fits just right.

I haven't ridden out with it, but so far--it's pretty perfect. I think this will be my favorite summer jersey.

[sundial]

Give us a performance review. I have my eye on this jersey (http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSU_61217F.html) made of toasted bamboo. I'm all about high vis. :D

[redrhodie]

So, I've worn it twice, and love it! First ride it was around 60º, and I wore it with a Terry bolero, and a Craft jacket. I was overdressed that day, for sure, and I worked up a sweat. I never got that cold damp feeling, so the wicking qualities are great.

The next time I wore it it was in the 40s. I wore it as a base layer under a wool turtleneck, and the same Craft jacket. I was perfectly dressed that day, never got too hot or too cold. I love how soft it is next to my skin.

I can't wait to test it out in hot weather. I'll give an update then.

Oh, and I'm sure I'll be wearing this as a top in the summer, like with jeans. It's pretty cute.

[OakLeaf]

How much do you keep in the pockets? Will they carry a phone without stretching down below the saddle?

[redrhodie]

I didn't ride with my phone in the pocket of that jersey. I had it in my jacket. But, I did try it in there at home, and it seemed secure, and it didn't seem to sag down as much as my wool jersey pocket does.

I usually carry my phone, kleenex and some apricots or figs in my pockets. This would work for all of those, even though there are just 2 pockets.

[Brandi]

I love bamboo clothes. i am wearing a bamboo t-shirt and bamboo yoga pants right now. I also have other bamboo clothing. I got a shirt for hubby to wear in bed cause he get's sweaty and it has made a big difference. So all you ladies with hot flashes? This could be the ticket. I have a bamboo blanket as well it is very nice and soft. Don't use fabris softener with the fiber though. I have herd it is not a good idea. Not sure why. But considering it is not cheap I have stopped using fabric softener.

[OakLeaf]

In case anyone missed this (the consumer release is from August, and I'd missed it until the FTC sent the warning letter (http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2010/02/bamboo.shtm) to retailers yesterday): that silky fabric is not "bamboo." (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt160.shtm) It's rayon. Which is derived from plant cellulose, including bamboo, but is highly processed with toxic chemicals.

Disappointingly (but not surprisingly), the FTC's own headline to its press release states that it warned "Retailers, Including Wal-Mart, Target, and Kmart," when the retailers it warned also included Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Tommy Bahama. Gaiam has already re-labeled the products it sells as "rayon from bamboo fiber."