Ever wear a bamboo jersey?

**ny biker** · 03-04-2009, 01:11 PM

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** · 03-04-2009, 01:15 PM

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

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

**Zen** · 03-04-2009, 01:34 PM

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

**tulip** · 03-04-2009, 02:25 PM

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

**ny biker** · 03-04-2009, 02:29 PM

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

**redrhodie** · 03-04-2009, 02:30 PM

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** · 03-04-2009, 02:38 PM

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** · 03-04-2009, 02:43 PM

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** · 03-04-2009, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**redrhodie** · 03-04-2009, 05:41 PM

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** · 03-04-2009, 06:18 PM

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** · 03-04-2009, 08:52 PM

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** · 03-05-2009, 06:03 AM

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

**Aggie_Ama** · 03-05-2009, 09:06 AM

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** · 03-05-2009, 01:27 PM

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.

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