BAM men's bamboo cycling jersey review

If you care about where your clothing comes from and what affect the making of it had on the environment, this bamboo jersey could float your boat. Word of warning though, if you like your cycling kit skin-tight and aerodynamic, this isn't for you.

The BAM jersey has a loose cut without too much tapering at the waist or tight fit around the arms or neck. It's also extremely stretchy. While this means it isn't suited for the racers out there, it is a great option for anyone who doesn't like squeezing themselves in to an Italian made jersey meant for the real light weights out there.

This shouldn't come as a surprise as BAM isn't a cycling clothing company. The British firm makes casual and sporty clothing and this cycling jersey is their sole cycling offer, rather than being part of a complete cycling range.

That will lose the jersey points for cycling specific fit and technology, but it is an extremely comfortable piece of clothing. How something made from 68 per cent bamboo can be so soft and stretchy is impressive. Like merino wool it is also warm and wicks moisture away from the skin very well. Not as much as a technical garment, but far better than a standard cotton top.

There are also many benefits to buying a top made from a source as renewable as bamboo, all of which are listed on BAMs website (link below). Bamboo also naturally combats bacteria and therefore the smell that can ruin a top that has to cope with lots of sweat.