Ramie
Order nowADVANTAGES OF RAMIE AS A FABRIC
- resistant to bacteria, mildew, alkalis, rotting, light and insect attacks
- extremely absorbent and therefore comfortable to wear, especially during warm weather
- has natural stain resisting ability with ease of stain/soil removal similar to that of linen (and this is better than cotton)
- not harmed by mild acids
- dyes fairly easy
- good wet-fastness in laundering - though dark colors may lose their vibrancy over repeated launderings
- increases in strentgh when wet
- withstands high water temperatures during laundering
- smooth lustrous appearance improves with washing
- keeps its shape and does not shrink
- can be bleached
DISADVANTAGES OF RAMIE AS A FABRIC
- low in elasticity
- low abrasion resistances
- wrinkles easily
(application of wrinkle-resistant finishes or blending with synthetic fibers can reduce problem in woven fabrics)
- stiff and brittle
- there is a need to de-gum the fiber prior to processing
- the fiber is high cost which reduces its competitiveness against other textile fibers - this high cost is due to high labor requirement for production, harvesting and decortication