Bamboo jersey wholesale — properties and applications

Bamboo jersey from Jydsk Stoflager weighs 230 g/m², is 150 cm wide and contains 95% bamboo and 5% lycra — Oekotex 100 certified. The fabric combines good cross-elasticity with a soft surface and natural moisture evaporation, making it attractive across many product categories. Minimum order is 10 meters and the stock item is ready to ship with delivery 1–3 business days to all of Europe.

What is bamboo jersey — and how does it differ from cotton?

Bamboo jersey is a single jersey fabric made from bamboo fiber mixed with lycra for elasticity. The fiber is extracted from the bamboo plant and processed into a soft, silk-like viscose that is knitted into jersey. The result is a fabric with a slight natural sheen and a softness that is distinctly different from standard cotton jersey.

Compared to cotton jersey, bamboo jersey has some clear technical differences:

• Moisture evaporation: Bamboo fibers wick moisture away from the skin faster than cotton — relevant for close-fitting clothing.
• Temperature regulation: The fabric has a natural ability to cool in heat and insulate in cold, albeit to a moderate degree.
• Surface feel: Far softer and smoother than untreated cotton — noticeable in the finished product.
• Drapeability: The fabric drapes beautifully and is suitable for garments that require fluid lines.
• Care: Bamboo jersey is somewhat more sensitive to high temperatures than cotton. Recommend your customers pre-wash and wash temperature max. 40 degrees.

For buyers, these characteristics mean that bamboo jersey appeals to consumers looking for something beyond standard cotton — without the price necessarily reflecting luxury goods.

Certification — Oekotex 100 in practice

Jydsk Stoflager’s bamboo jersey is certified according to Oekotex 100. This means that the fabric has been tested for harmful substances and is approved for use in clothing for adults, adolescents and children. Oekotex 100 is a recognized standard in the textile industry and a credible documentation for your customers and business partners.

It’s worth noting that bamboo jersey is not GOTS certified — unlike the majority of our digital print cotton jersey, which is GOTS approved. The reason is that the chemical processing of bamboo fibers into viscose does not meet the GOTS requirements for organic textile production. It is an industry standard and not something specific to .

For your marketing and documentation: Oekotex 100 is fully sufficient for most customers and purchasing processes in the European market. If you have customers who specifically require GOTS, you should instead look at our other jersey variants with GOTS certification.

Technical specifications — what you need for your purchasing decision

Here are the full specifications of bamboo jersey from Jydsk Stoflager:

• Weight: 230 g/m²
• Width: 150 cm
• Composition: 95% bamboo + 5% lycra
• Certification: Oekotex 100
• Construction: Single jersey
• Minimum order: 10 meters
• Delivery: 1–3 business days — in stock and ready to ship

At 230 g/m², bamboo jersey is a medium weight fabric — heavier than standard interlock and lighter than French terry. It provides enough stability for shaped cuts and at the same time enough drape for softer cuts. The width of 150 cm is comparable to our cotton jersey variants and provides good utilization when cutting.

Cross elasticity is good and consistent — you can expect stable stretch across the roll, which is crucial when scaling production or negotiating with garment manufacturers with fixed tolerance requirements.

Application — which product categories is bamboo jersey suitable for?

Bamboo jersey is a general purpose fabric and not limited to a single product category. Its technical properties open up a wide range of garment types where softness, drape and moisture evaporation are valuable parameters.

Typical applications for your customers and production:

• T-shirts and tops: The soft drape gives a more refined look than standard jersey — suitable for mid-priced and premium segments.
• Loungewear and homewear: Comfort and temperature regulation make it a natural fit for clothes meant to be worn at home.
• Underwear and basics: Good skin-friendliness and moisture evaporation make it a serious alternative to cotton in these categories.
• Sportswear and activity wear: Moisture evaporation and elasticity support use in lightweight sportswear concepts.
• Childrenswear: Softness and the Oekotex 100 certification make it suitable for children’s clothing, but it is neither primary nor limited to this category.

If you have a fabric store, bamboo jersey will appeal to a customer base that is material conscious and looking for alternatives to standard cotton. It’s a fabric with a clear narrative that’s easy to sell.

What you need to know before buying — practical considerations

Before you place an order for bamboo jersey, there are a few things to consider in your business.

Color fastness and wash test: Bamboo jersey — like all viscose-based jersey — may have some tendency to color fade with repeated washing at high temperatures. Always recommend pre-washing and communicate clear washing advice to the end customer. This is good practice and reduces complaints.

Cutting and handling: Bamboo jersey is easy to work with, but the soft drape requires the cutter to pay attention to keeping the piece stable during cutting. Use a sharp knife or rotary cutter and add a layer of paper underneath for finer details.

Roll width and roll length: With 150 cm width and good uniform color reproduction from roll to roll, bamboo jersey is suitable for both shorter trial production and larger series production. The minimum order of 10 meters gives you the flexibility to test the material in your production before scaling up.

If you want to compare with other solid color jersey variants, check out our full range of jersey fabrics for wholesale — including cotton jersey in 220 gsm and 200 gsm variants with GOTS certification.

Bamboo jersey at Jydsk Stoflager — the practical

Our bamboo jersey is stocked — that means you don’t wait for production or import when you order. We ship from Ikast, the heart of the Danish textile industry, with delivery 1–3 business days to Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

This gives you as a buyer a real advantage: you can react quickly to demand in your business or production without being tied up in stock yourself. Combine bamboo jersey with other jersey types from our range and keep a minimum of 10 meters per fabric type to meet the minimum requirement.

We don’t have exclusive digital prints in bamboo jersey — but solid colored bamboo jersey is a strong base for brand manufacturers who want a clean, textile quality-based look. If you want exclusive prints on jersey, our digital print cotton jersey is the right choice — AI-designed and manually refined in Photoshop, not available anywhere else.

Frequently asked questions about bamboo jersey wholesale

Is bamboo jersey GOTS-certified?
No, it’s not. Bamboo jersey from Jydsk Stoflager is certified according to Oekotex 100, but not GOTS. This is because the chemical processing of bamboo into viscose does not meet GOTS requirements. Oekotex 100 documents that the fabric is tested and free of harmful substances.

What is the minimum order for bamboo jersey?
The minimum order is 10 meters — valid for all fabric types at Jydsk Stoflager, regardless of variant.

Can bamboo jersey be used for more than children’s clothing?
What it is. Bamboo jersey is a versatile fabric suitable for t-shirts, loungewear, underwear, sportswear and much more. Children’s clothing is just one of many applications.

See the full range of bamboo jersey for wholesale or browse our full jersey fabric range — order directly online or contact us for prices on larger quantities. Delivery 1–3 business days from stock in Ikast.