--- title: "Bamboo Viscose Yarn | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "Viscose made from bamboo pulp: a smooth, soft, cool yarn with a gentle sheen. It behaves like other viscose yarns and is labelled as viscose from bamboo…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/bamboo-viscose-yarn/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-09T21:10:24+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/fil-de-viscose-de-bambou.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/bambusviskosegarn.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/hilo-de-viscosa-de-bambu.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Yarn · Bamboo viscose # Bamboo Viscose Yarn Viscose made from bamboo pulp: a smooth, soft, cool yarn with a gentle sheen. It behaves like other viscose yarns and is labelled as viscose from bamboo; it suits light beanies and summer knit scarves. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All knitting yarns](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/knitting-yarns/) Updated 9 October 2026 ![Bamboo Viscose Yarn: soft sage-green bamboo viscose knitting yarn on a plain grey surface](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bamboo-viscose-yarn-soft-sage-green-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Bamboo Viscose Yarn: close-up of a knitted swatch in soft sage-green bamboo viscose knitting yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bamboo-viscose-yarn-soft-sage-green-swatch-300x200.webp) Knitted swatch: how this yarn looks as a knit.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bamboo-viscose-yarn-soft-sage-green-swatch-1024x683.webp) - **50 pcs** Minimum order - **14 days** Standard lead time - **OEKO-TEX®** Fabrics from certified mills - **ISO 9001** Certified (Eco Jersey Limited) - **Sedex** Member (Eco Jersey Limited) Specification ## What is typical, and what we confirm for your order ### Typical for this fabric type **Construction** Knitted from yarn **Knit** Spun yarn, knitted on flat or circular knitting machines **Usual composition** 100% viscose from bamboo, or blended with cotton. **Weight class** Light to heavy (varies) **Feel** Very soft and smooth, cool to the touch **Season** Spring / autumn, Summer **Warmth** Low **Breathability** Very high **Stretch** Low **Moisture management** High **Quick drying** Moderate **Softness** Very high **Durability** Moderate General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification **Availability** Offered for our knitted beanies, balaclavas and scarves Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote. **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Suitable - Screen printing Not suitable - Sublimation printing Not suitable - Heat transfer Test first - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Silicone patch Suitable - Rubber (PVC) patch Suitable - Leather-style patch Suitable - Knitted-in jacquard Suitable - Custom knitting (yarn-based) Suitable Logos are usually knitted in (jacquard) or added as embroidery, a woven label or a patch; flat prints do not sit well on a knit. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production. [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) Where it is used ## Products made in this yarn Can also be made with this yarn The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this yarn to order. Browse the collection - [Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/) - [Knitted Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/knitted/) - [Custom Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/) - [Sports & Performance Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/sports-performance-beanies/) - [Streetwear Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/streetwear-beanies/) - [Knitted Scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/scarves/knitted-scarves/) Product guides - [Custom balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/balaclavas/) - [Custom beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/beanies/) - [Custom scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/scarves/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![Viscose Yarn: emerald-green viscose knitting yarn on a plain grey surface](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/viscose-yarn-emerald-green-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Viscose Yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/viscose-yarn/) A regenerated cellulose yarn with a smooth feel, soft drape and a slight sheen. 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