Behind the Design: The Bamboo Tees

Behind the Design: The Bamboo Tees

Dressing up a classic graphic tee isn’t a revolutionary concept, but making that tee a light, wicking wonder might just be. The secret to our bestselling Bamboo Tee collection is the bamboo fiber fabric that makes it all possible. Made up of 95% light, wicking, and airy bamboo plus 5% spandex for a little stretch, this new twist on the classic cotton tee is something you have to feel to believe.

Wondering what makes these tees so exceptional? Read on to discover the thoughtful details that make our Bamboo Tees the bees’ knees.

 

Bamboo Fabric close up

  • Marvelously wicking
    • What makes bamboo fiber so great for technical apparel? Common modern clothing materials like cotton are made mainly from plant cellulose fibers which are naturally built to suck up moisture. These materials pull sweat away from your body, but once it's fully saturated you’re left feeling a damp and uncomfortable. Synthetic fibers are usually treated with a solution to prevent water absorption. When you sweat, the moisture stays on the surface of your skin or on the surface of the material until it evaporates by being exposed to the air. This can leave you with a sticky feeling for a while, and it’s not very comfortable either.
    • Bamboo fibers offer the best of both worlds: they absorb moisture without trapping it. Neat right? They suck up sweat so it doesn't stay on your skin and release it onto the surface of the fabric so it can evaporate. You’re left feeling cool, comfortable, and ready for your next ride. Interested in the super science-y details? Take a deep dive here

Pink bamboo tee detail 

  • Silky soft
    • You know that bamboo bedding you always hear so much about? Imagine that silky softness but in the form of a shirt, and that’s exactly what our Bamboo Tees feel like. Fine bamboo fiber with a high thread count has a silky touch while remaining strong and durable. These tees feel luxuriously soft but can still handle the rigors of farm life – mud, sweat, and many, many trips to the washing machine. Bamboo is a natural fiber and renewable resource, so you can feel good about wearing all of that softness, too!

Blonde woman wearing grey Bamboo Tee

  • Classic design
    • Nothing beats the classic crew neck tee. Every shirt in the Bamboo Tee collection features the perfect roomy cut – not too tight, not too baggy, seriously just right. The crew neck collar features a little dip that doesn’t go too low, while the body of the tee has a little extra length to keep it tucked into your breeches all day long. Finish the look off with a light cap sleeve that’s never too tight, and you’ve made yourself the perfect casual tee for every occasion.

Bamboo tee tag showing details

  • Little details
    • Because you deserve all the little extras. Our tees aren't bulk blanks mass-produced by some giant apparel factory, and we're pretty dang proud of that. Each tee was designed from the ground up for riders in mind, from thoughtfully chosen colors to unique in-house graphics. They're even printed by another small family-run business here in Pittsburgh, PA! Flip the tag over for all the special details and a little mood-boost guaranteed to make you smile. 

 

Riding is what you make of it. Whether you want to dress up for the barn or rock something casual, we’re committed to creating gear for you! Shop the entire Bamboo Tee collection here.

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