Bamboo has long been a popular part of Geggamoja’s range—above all for its soft, smooth and supple feel, which is so well suited to garments for young children.
But what does bamboo actually mean when we talk about textiles?
In our bamboo garments, bamboo is the raw material for the cellulose, while the finished textile fiber is viscose. The bamboo cellulose is processed into viscose fiber, which is then spun into yarn and becomes the soft fabric we use in our garments.
Our bamboo quality consists of:
· 67% viscose (from bamboo)
· 27% organic cotton
· 6% elastane
When we talk about our bamboo garments, bamboo therefore refers to the raw material from which the viscose fiber is made.
How bamboo becomes a textile
Bamboo is a fast-growing grass and a renewable source of cellulose.
For bamboo to become soft In textile production, cellulose is separated from the raw material and processed into a regenerated cellulose fiber—viscose.
Bamboo → cellulose → viscose fiber → yarn → fabric → Geggamoja garments
The fiber used in our bamboo quality is Tanboocel. Tanboocel has been analyzed by the independent testing institute Intertek and identified as viscose made from bamboo.
For us, choosing this quality is above all about the feel and functionality of the garment.
Soft and supple
The first thing people usually notice is how soft the material feels.
The viscose gives the fabric a smooth, flexible and supple feel, making this quality especially popular for garments worn close to the body—such as pajamas, bodysuits, leggings and other baby and children’s clothing.
Good moisture absorption
Viscose is a cellulose fiber with good moisture-absorbing properties. Together with the material’s soft feel, this contributes to comfortable wear.
Stretch for play and movement
Our quality combines viscose made from bamboo cellulose with organic cotton and elastane.
Elastane gives the garment stretch and allows it to follow the child’s movements, while the combination of viscose and cotton contributes to the soft, supple feel that has become so characteristic of our bamboo collection.
How our Bamboo Quality Is Made
Viscose is a regenerated cellulose fiber. This means that cellulose from a plant-based raw material is processed in an industrial process and converted into a textile fiber.
In our bamboo viscose, the cellulose comes from bamboo.
Chemicals are used to process the cellulose and form it into fiber when producing viscose. How chemicals, water, energy, and emissions are managed in the process is therefore an important part of the material's environmental impact.
We work together with our suppliers on documentation and third-party testing to follow up on these parts of production.
Safety and control throughout the supply chain
For us, the quality and safety of the material are just as important as how it feels to wear.
Our bamboo quality is covered by OEKO-TEX®, which means that the certified textile is tested against requirements for a large number of regulated and undesirable substances.
We also follow up on parts of the fiber production itself. As part of the documentation from our supplier, we have received a current SGS/ZDHC report from 2026 for a facility that produces viscose fiber.
The report analyzed, among other things, carbon disulfide (CS₂) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) in the ambient air around the facility. During the sampling in question, both substances were reported as “Not Detected”.
We continuously work on additional documentation concerning, among other things, chemical management, water, emissions, and traceability throughout the supply chain.
Bamboo as a raw material
Bamboo is a fast-growing and renewable source of cellulose, making it an interesting raw material for textile production.
When bamboo cellulose is used to produce viscose, the material's environmental profile is also affected by what the next step in the chain looks like—including how the cellulose is processed and how chemicals, water, energy, and emissions are managed in fiber production.
For us, material development is therefore about both the raw material we use and how it is further processed during production.
We continuously work together with our suppliers to develop our knowledge, documentation, and traceability regarding our materials.
How to care for your bamboo garments
A garment that is cared for properly can be used for a long time and hopefully even passed on.
Wash the garment at 30 degrees and always follow the care instructions on the garment.
We recommend using a mild detergent and avoiding fabric softener. We recommend air-drying rather than tumble-drying and gently reshaping the garment after washing.
You also don't need to wash the entire garment for every small stain. Sometimes it's enough to treat the stain separately.
Proper care helps the garment retain both its shape and feel for longer.
