Bamboo socks: does everyone else have this problem?

[freyamay74]

I really wanted to be more sustainable so for the last couple of years I've bought bamboo socks for the family. But they get holes in them in about half the time of other socks. I do find them comfy (though tbh no comfier than decent quality socks of cotton/nylon mix) but I'm fed up now of having to replace them so often. Do others have the same problem?

No, I’ve had BAM socks for several years. One or two of the trainer socks are wearing a bit thin, but they’ve had a hard life.

My BAM socks have lasted brilliantly.

Yes I love their softness but they only last 5 mins.

Nope, I've got Bamboo socks from BAM which are fantastic and have been in constant use for 5+ years with no signs of damage.

Yes and I actually find them less comfortable than cotton. I'm not a fan.

Came here hoping pandas were nibbling your feet!

I get a free pair from BAM at least three times a year and they are all still going strong, some are years old. Weirdly tho the black pairs I bought DH last Xmas, most of them were binned by summer because of holes.

Like most things it massively depends on the brand. Some bamboo socks are thin and rubbish, some are really good quality and last ages. Also be aware that not all "bamboo" is environmentally better. Some methods of producing it aren't great. Others are. Again it depends on the brand and their ethics, or if they're just green washing.

I saw the thread title and thought what holes in after 5 minutes? And yep, exact same thing happens to me.

Yep, me too - I've actually worn through the sole on one pair. Holes in the toes too. Annoying as some are really pretty. I try to darn them when I can be bothered.

BAM only last about 2 mins.
I find Sock Shop bamboo socks incredibly hot.
Thought bamboo socks are ace, and harvesting.

My Thought ones are thicker than my standard socks and have lasted better.

I have a couple of Bam pairs and they are wearing well too.

My only issue with bamboo socks is that they're slippery - I don't wear shoes/slippers at home most of the time and have nearly slipped and fallen down the stairs a couple of times in bamboo socks, so I don't tend to wear them now.

I went back to cotton mix. As well as wearing out too fast the bamboo ones just feel claggy 😕

Me too

Viscose/bamboo is a weaker fibre. Bam sock probably compensate by being good quality and firmly spun/knitted.

I get thought ones each Christmas from MiL. They are rubbish and wear through in no time. Haven't tried other brands as a result. UK made wool socks are long lasting but pricey.

Bamboo is essentially rayon/viscose and isn’t a very strong fibre.

The ones that have lasted are probably made from thicker yarns.

I prefer bamboo socks and tights but they don't last as long for me either, always holes

I got some amazing orangutan bamboo socks last Christmas, whilst say with my feet up on a Teams call earlier I noticed they were quite worn in places and thought "I've hardly worn them" not just me!

Thanks all. I've tried various brands, BAM, Bare Kind, Thought clothing ... sounds like it's not just me then!

Yep- same problem. They just wear through quicker. Various brands, not just one.

Wool socks are my go-to now (or socks with some wool in them at least)

I find they fall down more so I'm constantly pulling them up, which is a pain when wearing shoes and walking! I've gone back to cotton or thermal socks.

Yes. I've had several pairs from BAM and they've all worn out really quickly.