Why women choose bamboo clothing
Bamboo has a softness most people notice the first time they put it on. It's lightweight and breathable, and it moves with you. The fabric regulates temperature well, so the same top works on a warm afternoon and under a jacket in July. It sits gently against skin, which matters if you find other fabrics scratchy.
Those properties are why bamboo clothing suits the Australian climate so well, across humid afternoons and cool mornings alike.
Our bamboo fabric
We mill our own fabric rather than buying it off a roll. At 260gsm it's a heavier weight than most bamboo jersey, and that weight is what gives it the drape and the recovery. It's also why our bamboo clothes hold their shape through years of washing.
Every style runs XS to XXL. Bamboo's natural stretch means pieces sit close without clinging and return to shape after wear.
Bamboo clothing across your wardrobe
Our leggings and pants and shorts are the pieces people come back for. Tops and tees layer under everything. Dresses and skirts move from day to evening without a change of outfit, and wraps and cardigans handle the weather in between.
If you're starting from scratch, our bamboo basics range is the place to begin, with white basics and black basics as the foundation everything else works around.
Bamboo clothing made to travel
Bamboo comes out of a suitcase looking much like it went in, which is why our travel collection leans on it so heavily. It packs down small, and it washes and dries overnight.
How we make it
We produce in small runs and mill only the fabric each run needs, so less goes to waste. We're not a fast fashion label. These are pieces designed to stay in your wardrobe rather than cycle out of it.
Frequently asked questions
Is bamboo clothing good for hot weather
Yes. Bamboo fabric is breathable and moves moisture away from the skin, which is why it stays comfortable in humidity. It also regulates temperature in both directions, so the same piece works layered in winter. Lou Lou Australia's bamboo is milled at 260gsm, a heavier weight that drapes away from the body rather than clinging.
What is the difference between bamboo and cotton clothing
Bamboo fabric is softer to the touch than cotton and has natural stretch and recovery, so it holds its shape through wear. It also dries faster and resists creasing, which is why bamboo is a common choice for travel. Cotton is more absorbent and tends to hold moisture longer.
Does bamboo clothing shrink
Bamboo holds its shape well when washed cold and line dried. Heat is what causes shrinkage, so avoid the tumble dryer and iron on low. Cared for this way, bamboo keeps both its size and its colour for years.
How do you wash bamboo clothing
Cold gentle machine wash with a mild detergent, then line dry in the shade. Do not tumble dry. Iron on low heat if needed. Bamboo does not need frequent washing, as it resists odour better than most fabrics.
Is bamboo clothing good for sensitive skin
Bamboo fabric has a smooth fibre structure and a soft finish, so it sits gently against skin without the scratchiness of coarser fabrics. Many people who find wool or textured cotton irritating wear bamboo comfortably.
Is bamboo clothing good for travel
Bamboo packs down small, resists creasing, and washes and dries overnight, which makes it well suited to travel. Lou Lou Australia builds its travel range around bamboo for that reason.
What sizes does Lou Lou Australia's bamboo clothing come in
Every style in the bamboo range runs XS to XXL. Bamboo's natural stretch means pieces accommodate a range of shapes within each size.
