Bamboo viscose or ribbed modal? Choosing your RiceRice Baby pajamas

By RiceRice Baby Updated

Start with the look you prefer: the plain surface of our bamboo viscose set or the visible vertical ribs of our modal set. Both pair a long-sleeve top with full-length pants and follow the same care instructions.

RiceRice Baby bamboo viscose pajama top and pants in Champagne Blush
Bamboo viscose · Champagne Blush
RiceRice Baby ribbed modal pajama top and pants in Pickle
Ribbed modal · Pickle

Look at the fabric surface first

In the product photographs, the bamboo viscose top has a plain surface around the embroidered R. On the modal top, narrow vertical ribs run through the body and sleeves. This visible texture is a useful starting point if you are choosing between the two looks.

Choose the bamboo viscose set if you prefer the plain finish shown here. Choose the modal set if you like a ribbed finish. This comparison is specific to these two RiceRice Baby styles.

Front of the Champagne Blush bamboo viscose top showing plain fabric and embroidered R
Bamboo viscose: plain fabric surface with an embroidered R.
Front of the Pickle modal top showing vertical ribs and embroidered R
Ribbed modal: vertical ribbing across the body and sleeves.

The two sets, side by side

What to compareBamboo viscoseRibbed modal
Composition95% viscose from bamboo
5% spandex
92% modal
8% elastane
Visible finishPlain surfaceVertical ribbed texture
In the setLong-sleeve top and full-length pantsLong-sleeve top and full-length pants
Washing30°C / 86°F, gentle cycle30°C / 86°F, gentle cycle
Other careNo bleach or tumble drying. Low iron. No dry cleaning.No bleach or tumble drying. Low iron. No dry cleaning.

What the composition tells you

The fabric percentages help identify each blend. They do not, on their own, tell you which finished set will feel cooler, last longer or fit your child better. Use the product photographs to compare the look, then check the options for the style you prefer.

Does one need an easier wash routine?

Both sets have the same listed care instructions, so washing requirements do not need to decide between them. If tumble drying is essential to your routine, neither set’s instructions allow it. Our short pajama care guide puts the settings in one place.

Before choosing a size

Select the size on the individual product page. If you are unsure, contact us with the style you are considering and your sizing question before ordering. A fabric preference alone does not determine the right fit.

Choose the look, then explore the options

The photographs show Champagne Blush in bamboo viscose and Pickle in ribbed modal. Visit each product page for current color and size options.

Prefer a plain finish?

Explore the Classic Bamboo Viscose Pajama Set.

View bamboo viscose set

Prefer visible ribbing?

Explore the Classic Ribbed Modal Pajama Set.

View ribbed modal set