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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs a plant native to the Orient, ramie has been cultivated for its fiber in East Asia since prehistoric times, primarily in China and Malaysia. The varieties of ramie in these two regions are largely the same, and the common name \u2018ramie\u2019 is derived from the Malaysian word \u2018rami.\u2019 Ramie was introduced to the Netherlands as an ornamental plant in 1733, to France in 1844, to England in 1844, and to the United States in 1857. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although ramie has long been cultivated around the world, its influence has been limited. Except for professionals in the textile industry, few people are familiar with ramie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In ancient times, ramie was considered an affordable fiber crop. As a perennial plant, ramie does not need to be replanted every season. Ramie also grows very quickly. In the humid tropics, it can be harvested three times a year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thousands of years ago, before cotton was introduced to East Asia, silk, leather, and ramie were the primary materials used for clothing in Asia. The high price of silk made it unaffordable for ordinary people, and animal furs were not suitable for wearing in warmer weather; therefore, ramie became the most commonly used raw material for clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramie has many advantages. As a hemp plant, ramie fiber is naturally antibacterial and highly breathable, which ensures comfort when it is made into clothing. Compared to linen, ramie is twice as strong and much stronger when wet. In fact, ramie is one of the strongest of the common natural fibers used in textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ramie is mainly grown in humid areas between 19 and 39 degrees north latitude, where monthly precipitation ranges from 75 to 130 mm. The most suitable soil for ramie is sandy soil that is rich in nutrients. In addition, ramie yields increase with the thickness of the soil layer, as well as with higher levels of soil organic matter, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and available phosphorus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Stalks to Threads: The Intricate Process of Making Ramie Fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like other bast fibers, ramie fibers are extracted through a series of steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the lower epidermis of the stem begins to turn brown and smaller new stems grow around it, it is ready to be harvested. The stems are usually harvested by hand, and the fibers are extracted from the skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the beginning, ramie fabric was made using an ancient process called \u2018Shabu<\/strong>\u2019. Ramie fabric was made by going through twelve processes<\/strong>, including beating, bleaching, scraping, processing, pulling the hemp, pulling the hemp ball, pulling the hemp taro, warping, buttoning, sizing, weaving, rinsing, shaping, and finally producing the finished product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This production process is very time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the cost is high. Furthermore, due to the complexity of the process, many steps require the processor to rely on their experience to handle them with flexibility. Today, the \u2018Shabu\u2019 process has nearly been lost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The modern hemp spinning industry, similar to the cotton and wool spinning industries, uses chemicals in the treatment and processing of the fibers, as well as in the dyeing process, which means that the production of the fibers causes environmental pollution. Due to the high gum content in ramie fibers, the degumming process is very complicated and consumes a significant amount of resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In ancient times, due to a lack of chemical knowledge, the degumming of ramie was mainly done by \u2018wet macerate<\/strong>\u2019, which is an environmentally friendly method. However, it leaves behind a large amount of gummy residue, resulting in poor-quality finished fiber. Modern degumming relies primarily on chemical degumming, which consumes large amounts of acid and alkali and uses a huge amount of water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Researchers have always been committed to developing more environmentally friendly degumming technology. Currently, a combination of biological enzymes and chemical degumming is used, which can effectively reduce the use of acids and alkalis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With advances in technology, a purely biological degumming method will surely be developed in the future, making the entire ramie fiber production chain pollution-free and low-carbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ramie has many unique characteristics, such as heat dissipation, moisture absorption, high luster, mildew resistance, heat and light resistance, and high tensile strength. The specific performance characteristics are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The quality of ramie fiber depends mainly on its fineness, as this directly affects its spinnability and softness. The finer the fiber, the higher the quality, the higher the spinnable count, and the softer the yarn. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the fineness depends not only on the variety of ramie itself, but also on the harvest time. The earlier the harvest, the finer the fiber, but the yield and fiber strength will be lower. Therefore, striking a balance between yield and quality is a true test of a manufacturer\u2019s expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ramie fabric is easy to care for. In general, the care instructions are similar to those for linen fabrics. Consumers can machine wash ramie fabrics in warm water at 30\u201340\u00b0C using regular detergents and tumble dry on high speed (Please Avoid wringing out the fabrics by hand<\/strong> (as this may damage the fibers). <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no need to take special precautions when drying ramie fabrics. Simply hanging them to dry or using a dryer is sufficient (please note that using a dryer may cause slight linting on the surface of ramie fabrics). <\/p>\n\n\n\n If the ramie fabric becomes wrinkled, it can be ironed as usual with an iron. It is important to note that it should be ironed from the back of the fabric<\/strong> to prevent damage to the seams of the fabric. If you won\u2019t be wearing ramie fabrics for a long time, simply store them in a cool, dry place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you'd like to learn more about Ramie's story and products, please visit our website: www.ramiefb.meealldemo.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2825","blog","type-blog","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antsjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/2825","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antsjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antsjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.antsjapan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}The Unique Characteristics of Ramie Fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Caring for Ramie: Keeping Your Clothes Strong and Beautiful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n