A strong, soft fiber yielded by the inner bark of the Ramie plant. The fiber is white, soft, lustrous and slightly coarser than flax when degummed and bleached. Ramie fabrics are strong, smooth and durable.
Ramie denim is made with the plant fibre ramie as well as man made fibres like polyester or spandex. The natural fibre gives it a softer feels and reduces wrinkling. The fabric is also stain resistant, absorbent and doesn't lose its shape.
Ramie is yarn made from botany. You can read more about it, below.
I believe it is because ramie is a brittle fiber. Also it depends on whether it is wet spun or dry spun. Wet spun being "softer".
Ramie Dowling died in 2005.
Ramie Dowling was born in 1921.
Ramie is a natural fiber that comes from the stems of the ramie plant (Boehmeria nivea). The plant is native to Asia and is grown for its strong and durable fibers. Ramie fibers are white, lustrous, and similar to linen in texture.
Ramie denim is made with the plant fibre ramie as well as man made fibres like polyester or spandex. The natural fibre gives it a softer feels and reduces wrinkling. The fabric is also stain resistant, absorbent and doesn't lose its shape.
Ramie
Herbert A. Carter has written: 'Ramie (rhea) China grass' -- subject(s): Ramie
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The rich wore silk. The poor wore ramie and hemp. After 200 B.C. cotton was used by the poor as clothing.
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