Travelers Ditch Merino Wool for THIS Game-Changing Material!

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  • @PerriesPassport
    @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому +6

    I had many requests for bamboo clothing so here's the video. I hope this helps all of us who can't wear Merino wool or don't want to. Enjoy!

  • @emeraldgreen7342
    @emeraldgreen7342 Місяць тому +3

    I bought my first bamboo viscose shirt after watching your video. To experiment the anti microbial benefit, I’ve worn it for three days without using deodorant.
    Verdict: no smell, no stink, no wrinkle on the shirt. I will but more. Thank you for this video.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  Місяць тому +1

      Hi @emeraldgreen7342! Thank you so much for your experiment. I love it when people can give an unbiased report on how well something I recommend works. This fabric is a lifesaver on the road and so much cheaper than wool. Can you tell us which brand you bought?

    • @emeraldgreen7342
      @emeraldgreen7342 Місяць тому +1

      I got the Netdraw brand from Amazon. I am happy to send the link if you want. It is truly a lifesaver and I am so glad to stumble upon your channel. Thank you.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  Місяць тому

      @@emeraldgreen7342 Oh I love netdraw, but yes, please pass along the link! I'm glad you found me, too!

  • @jmunnie00
    @jmunnie00 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for the video o. Only issue for me for bamboo clothing for travel is they take a long time to dry. I think I'd save them for items I won't likely wash too often on a trip, like hoodies.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  Місяць тому +1

      Hi @jmunnie00, I have never had the issue of drying it too long. By the way, bamboo is antimicrobial, which means it doesn't have to be washed too often. In that way, it's like Merino wool, but a whole lot softer and less expensive. I do have several hoodies that are bamboo and I love them. Thanks for the comment! 😺

  • @AJ-u2e
    @AJ-u2e 2 місяці тому +6

    Yes to bamboo! I have a wool allergy and cannot tolerate it on my skin at all. Bamboo clothing is perfect for travel. I have bought excellent pieces from ONNO, Cozy Earth, and Boody. Bamboo sheets are soft and amazing at keeping me from overheating while sleeping.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @AJ-u2e ! You and I are on the same page. Love all those companies clothing and Quince has amazingly soft sheets. So glad to find a fellow fan of the fabric!

  • @fs1512
    @fs1512 2 місяці тому +3

    I have bamboo viscose sheets. They are LOVELY to sleep on/under. They are horrible to launder. They weigh a ton when wet. Have to wash bottom sheet only then top. Dry on low takes forever still need a touch up with low iron.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому +2

      Hi @fs1512 ! I have them too and I have never had that issue. I have a front loader and I do max spin them, but after that, they both go into the same dryer and dry in normal time. Since several other people who commented here have said they have bamboo sheets, I wonder if they can chime in.

    • @fs1512
      @fs1512 2 місяці тому +1

      @@PerriesPassport I have a surprisingly capacious stacking w/d. Sheets are queen size. Guess I can think of it as an upper body workout. 🤷

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      @@fs1512 Oh no! Try giving the sheets an extra run through the spin cycle. It might help. We all want to have strong arms, but maybe not that way, LOL!

  • @conniekershaw4412
    @conniekershaw4412 2 місяці тому +8

    As a fellow allergy sufferer, thank you for this video. I was so tired of hearing MERINO wool all the time! Thank you!

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @conniekershaw4412 I feel ya pain, literally. Thanks for the comment!

  • @paulettenguyen971
    @paulettenguyen971 22 дні тому +1

    Thanks for sharing great info!

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  21 день тому

      HI @paulettenguyen971 Thank you for watching!

  • @StarlahMutiny
    @StarlahMutiny 2 місяці тому +6

    I don't like wool at all. All your videos make my day. I've been planning a very important trip to France (first time going international and solo!) And I really want to have pieces that work well throughout my whole trip. I'm so nervous for my trip but your videos/comments make me feel like I have a good friend that's rooting me on and is providing advice. I appreciate it, and love getting the notification for your videos 😊

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi @StarlahMutiny I'm so glad that I find my videos helpful and it makes me so happy that I connected with you! You are going to love France. Where are you going? I've been so many times, and I have a lot I can share with you. Looking forward to hearing back!

  • @sandynbtx6967
    @sandynbtx6967 2 місяці тому +5

    Wool allergy here, even a little bit sets me off. I’m happy to hear a travel blogger talk about an alternative.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @sandynbtx6967 I don't know why this was never addressed before, because so many people have wool allergies. I'm glad to have provided some alternatives for you. Try a piece and see how you like it!

  • @EXLN
    @EXLN 2 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for this video! I had invested in a short & long sleeve merino wool shirts after many recommended it. But after wearing the short sleeve shirt 1 time, it got a hole in it after I had wiped up a spill on it. I've had $5 t-shirts last years and this didn't even last 1 wearing. 😮 I patched it and then later on I found more holes after only wearing it that one time. I didn't know it was best to put them in plastic bags to protect from moths (although I've never seen any in my closet). I was definitely disappointed in that. I'm glad there is another material that is just as good and it sounds like it may be even better. I hope invisible moths don't like bamboo viscose! 😜 Thank you for the information!😁

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi @EXLN LOL! My hubby had the same thing happen to him with invisible moths. And no, they don't like bamboo viscose. Give it a try. There are so many places you can buy it and it is a fraction of the cost of wool.

  • @reneeblack2783
    @reneeblack2783 2 місяці тому +1

    I love both. My Merino is great and I can wear it several times. I also love my bamboo items.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @reneeblack2783 There is no doubt that Merino wool is a great product, but sadly for those of us who can't wear it, bamboo is a great alternative. Thanks for your comment!

  • @lb4lov
    @lb4lov 2 місяці тому +3

    I love bamboo, but my complaint is it takes a longer time to dry, which makes it tougher to take and hand launder while on the road for a long time.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @lb4lov, there have been a few people who have said that, but I haven't had that issue. Maybe it's what I do after I wash it, which is squeeze roll the garments in towels before hang drying.It's always dry in the morning. Bamboo cloth will hold water if you don't do this.

  • @samfrancis1394
    @samfrancis1394 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for this! just bought a long sleeve merino wool tee to try for a ski trip, but added some of these to my wishlist!

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  Місяць тому

      @samfrancis1394 I know you're gonna love them. I used them for skiing, too! Thanks for watching!

  • @VeronicaAnderson-t2b
    @VeronicaAnderson-t2b 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks from Atlanta for this video. I purchased a set of bamboo sheets years ago and they are my favorites. I gave up cashmere and merino wool years ago. I love your suggestions.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @VeronicaAnderson-t2b Thanks for sharing your experiences with bamboo fabric. I know that there are a lot of people out there who like to know!!

  • @mamatobz2890
    @mamatobz2890 2 місяці тому +2

    Your video is perfectly timed as I’ve been building my capsule travel wardrobe ❤

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      @mamatobz2890 I’m so glad that u could help!

  • @lb4lov
    @lb4lov 2 місяці тому +1

    Also have a number of the GYS slip nightgowns. They are fabulous and have worn them for many years. Very comfy and feminine looking. Took it on my last trip where I was gone for five weeks.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @lb4lov Thanks for sharing your experience with bamboo clothing. It's good to hear from other viewers how great a material it is.👍

  • @nadine6518
    @nadine6518 2 місяці тому +2

    Love your videos! You are always fun, informative, and never preachy. Like so many others, I am not a fan of wool. I won't BE ABLE TO travel until late NEXT YEAR. GIVES ME TIME TO BUILD A SMALL CAPSULE WARDROBE. THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @nadine6518 It's comments like yours that makes this all worth while!! Thank you so much!

  • @lynnm.johnson5755
    @lynnm.johnson5755 2 місяці тому +1

    I have rayon items, as well as marino wool. Both are comfortable for me. Just a note: the process to make bamboo into fabric is not enviromentally friendly. My rayon knit tops do not dry quickly either. Keep in mind if one is handwashing & air drying while traveling.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @lynnm.johnson5755 Rayon is not the same fabric as bamboo viscose unless otherwise marked. It's made from tree bark, and not bamboo.. And if you google" is wool environmentally friendly", you'll find that it is not only environmentally unfriendly, it is unkind to the sheep. I wash my clothing all the time on the road, and if I dry it first by rolling it in a towel, and then hang drying, I find it's dried in the morning. But the bottom line is this, if you like merino wool and can wear it, that's great. But those of us who can't this is a great alternative. Thanks for the feedback.

  • @stephrs1754
    @stephrs1754 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for this video! This has been on my mind a lot lately. I don't have a wool allergy, I'm just not a huge fan of it. I prefer cotton, but am interested in the benefits of the bamboo that cotton doesn't have. Have a great weekend!

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому +1

      HI @stephrs1754 I love cotten, I think if you try bamboo and cotton bamboo blends you will love it. Thanks for your comment!

  • @debbybeer5197
    @debbybeer5197 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks so much for this video. I too have a wool allergy.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @debbybeer5197 It's really tough on us who can't wear wool to find great travel wear and I know there are a lot of mix-ups with bamboo viscose and other fiber materials. So make sure it says viscose or made from bamboo.

  • @janb9623
    @janb9623 2 місяці тому +2

    Love this video, Perrie! Great info about bamboo that I didn't know! I own a set of their sheets and LOVE them! Have had for years and they still look new! Have tried merino wool and unless it's winter temps, it makes me hot!! And SO expensive! This is a great alternative!! And, i didn't know viscose meant bamboo!!! 😮 Thanks!!!

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому +1

      HI @janb9623 My hubby tried Merino wool in the summer and he said it made him hot, too. Btw, Rayon is also made from bamboo. Give it a try! I'm sure once you do, you will never go back!

    • @janb9623
      @janb9623 2 місяці тому

      @@PerriesPassport rayon!! No!!! Lol. I am totally blown away! You outside yourself, Perrie!! 😉

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому +2

      @@janb9623 LOL True stories! But make sure it says made from bamboo because otherwise it could be made from other wood fibers.

  • @dcaldwell3175
    @dcaldwell3175 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you! Nice to learn about alternative to wool (itchy just thinking about wool lol!) which will be good for travelling.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      HI @dcaldwell3175 LOL I have to agree. Just thinking about it makes me itch, too. Glad you found the info helpful!

  • @marwabarrada
    @marwabarrada 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, always giving me great ideas

  • @maryflynn4955
    @maryflynn4955 2 місяці тому +1

    I will give the long sleeve shirt a try. I like all the info!😊

  • @DrgnMage2536
    @DrgnMage2536 2 місяці тому +1

    I have a SmartWool shirt which is great, but very expensive. I love wearing it during the cooler months.
    I have never heard of bamboo clothing. I will check it out. Always looking for UV
    protection clothing

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      HI @DrgnMage2536 I think merino wool is great for those of us who can tolerate it, but you can't beat the softness of bamboo viscose clothes. The UV protection is just another great asset.

  • @BetterNeurodivergentTravel
    @BetterNeurodivergentTravel 2 місяці тому +1

    Yes! Love bamboo fabrics and clothing. I love my Cariluma shirts, and I've just ordered some things from Boody while I'm in Australia.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi @BetterNeurodivergentTravel I think we were talking about this just recently, right? Boody is great. Love their stuff. So is Qunice. I love my Carilhoa tops. Just ordered some more the hubby. (I order the men's stuff for me, too, so that it covers my hands, but I am a bit nutty that way in the summer. I burn so easily.

  • @bettyparker3317
    @bettyparker3317 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi Perrie, from south Florida where we entering year 3 of record-breaking heat😮😵‍💫 And yes,bamboo is GREAT!
    I’ve loved my bamboo sheets for a while, recently discovered the underwear. A big big hearty “YES” to everything you said. My other items would get so sweaty wet that pulling them up and down was a workout! (Trust me, you don’t want the details)
    A bamboo t-shirt makes good PJs, handles any night sweat just great.
    But I never thought about it being “substantial? or heavy? enough to make good long pants. PJ pants sure, but wearing out and about?
    And for warmth in general? Like a lot of us from here, I’m cold at 65 degrees, and seriously frozen at 40! Merino works good for me layering, but it’s always scratchy, even the outrageously priced “name brands.” Bamboo just didn’t seem like it’d be very warm…
    Regardless, since you advise, I’ll look, especially for the long pants, most are so inexpensive it’s hard to lose even if just for home.
    Thanks a bunch!

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому +1

      HI @bettyparker3317 Make sure if you want to be warm, that you get the bamboo(viscose) cotton blends. I wore those joggers in London in temps under 40 and I was warm. Throw on a layering piece of just bamboo leggings and you will be super warm. I should tell you that silk long johns will also keep you super warm (it's the old school way of keeping warm on the slopes) but like merino wool, it's not cheap, but unlike wool, it super soft... but then again, since I bought my bamboo leggings, I am fine as a base layer!

  • @jc42598
    @jc42598 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video! I'm gonna have to check out bamboo. I'm not allergic but I just don't like the feel.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @jc42598 I totally agree with you on the feel. Not a fan either.

  • @LindaNicholas-b7t
    @LindaNicholas-b7t Місяць тому +1

    Whenever I have tried Bamboo viscose (heels and socks) they have worn through and developed holes so quickly (socks in particular @ $18 /pr) that i found them frustrating to wear. My son and husband both ended up up wearing through the sheets in record time as well. Do they make Bamboo viscose in long-wearing and sturdy versions?

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  Місяць тому

      Hi @LindaNicholas-b7t Personally, I have never had that happen to me. I have bamboo sheets and they have lasted for years. And from the other comments here, many others agree it is long-lasting. I have also heard these stories about Merino wool, but again, it's all anecdotal. But according to this study: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773139124000338 it is durable.

  • @lfc286
    @lfc286 2 місяці тому +3

    The only issue my husband has with his bamboo tshirts is that they are heavy. He might need to find lighter versions. Merino is so expensive.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      HI @lfc286 I think he might not be buying true bamboo clothing because if anything it tends to be very light and flowy. That's why sometimes they add cotton to it. I'm curious what brand they are, if you don't mind sharing.

  • @l.c.6282
    @l.c.6282 2 місяці тому +2

    How about the sales people that say, when you inform them that you can’t wear wool, they reply with “but it only has 20% wool” “but it’s Merino, it’s cashmere” “you can wear a layer under”. No, no. No small percentage, no layer, it just doesn’t work.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @l.c.6282 ! I've had the exact same thing happen and I guess people don't know what it's like to live with a wool allergy. I am just like you. If a garment has .05% wool, my skin reacts. That is why finding out about bamboo/ viscose was such a game-changer for me! Thanks for your comment!

    • @JosieStev
      @JosieStev Місяць тому +1

      My eyes fell itchy with cashmere and my eyes feel scratched with wool. I love cashmere 😢

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  Місяць тому

      Hi @@JosieStev, I really love how cashmere feels in the hand for about 5 minutes, until I start to see my palms turn red. So I feel ya pain!

  • @emeraldgreen7342
    @emeraldgreen7342 2 місяці тому +1

    Is viscose the same as bamboo or must it says “bamboo viscose”. I am so glad I stumble upon your channel today. I am very allergic to any kind of wool. Thank you.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi @emeraldgreen7342. Viscose is always made from bamboo. There are other fabrics like rayon that can be made from either bamboo or other wood. So if you want to make sure that you’re getting bamboo, and it should say viscose. Glad you found my channel too. Thanks for commenting

  • @normaskroch
    @normaskroch 2 місяці тому +2

    what about a travel dress? thanks

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @normaskroch Check out companies like Boody or aym for dresses. Here is a nice selection from aym www.aym-studio.com/collections/organic-collection?srsltid=AfmBOoqtqSJB_tMF1UtIoLwdv2k-xVZTnqMi86cJomLtCYDFzEmFxe--

  • @696969bold
    @696969bold 2 місяці тому +2

    Consider where you video and what's in the screenshot. (Bachelors degree)

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @696969bold Any suggestions? It's hard to make these in your home, so I'm willing to take any expert advice.

    • @lynnm.johnson5755
      @lynnm.johnson5755 2 місяці тому +1

      Having personal info in the shot can be a security problem.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      @@lynnm.johnson5755 Thanks for the heads up! Much appreciated.

  • @missmayflower
    @missmayflower 2 місяці тому +3

    Bamboo takes FOREVER to dry.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      HI @missmayflower I own a lot of bamboo viscose clothing and it all dries overnight. Maybe you have something other than bamboo viscose?

  • @Bugsybear2
    @Bugsybear2 2 місяці тому

    I bought a sweater at Wal-Mart only to find that it had 1% "other fabric." Back it went.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      @Bugsybear2. I don’t understand. What did you get at Walmart?

    • @missmayflower
      @missmayflower 2 місяці тому +1

      But what was the main fibre? 1% is practically nothing.

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      @@missmayflower Bamboo viscose is the main fabric.

  • @cdewey5115
    @cdewey5115 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m highly allergic to all wool and merino!!

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  2 місяці тому

      Hi @cdewey5115 I feel ya pain! I'm allergic to all of it, too, so it was hard finding something that worked well for travel!

  • @LindaNicholas-b7t
    @LindaNicholas-b7t Місяць тому +1

    Whenever I have tried Bamboo viscose (heels and socks) they have worn through and developed holes so quickly (socks in particular @ $18 /pr) that i found them frustrating to wear. My son and husband both ended up up wearing through the sheets in record time as well. Do they make Bamboo viscose in long-wearing and sturdy versions?

    • @PerriesPassport
      @PerriesPassport  Місяць тому

      Hi @LindaNicholas-b7t Personally, I have never had that happen to me. I have bamboo sheets and they have lasted for years. And from the other comments here, many others agree it is long-lasting. I have also heard these stories about Merino wool, but again, it's all anecdotal. But according to this study: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773139124000338 it is durable.