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Ramie

Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaudich.

Ramie is among the oldest natural fibres; its white, lustrous strands are strong and mildew-resistant, used for fine and household textiles.

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Overview

Ramie (Boehmeria nivea) is a perennial herb harvested for the fibre in its stem bark. The fibre is exceptionally strong, naturally lustrous and low-stretch, yet labour-intensive to de-gum, so it is often blended with cotton or polyester.

Uses

  • Fine and household textiles
  • Thread and load-bearing cordage

Properties

Used part
Bast fibre
Trait
Strong, lustrous, mildew-resistant

References

  1. 1Plants of the World Online — Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaudich. — Kew Science, 2026
  2. 2Boehmeria nivea (ramie) — mô tả, sợi, sử dụng — English Wikipedia, 2026
  3. 3Cây gai — đặc điểm, sợi gai, công dụng — Vietnamese Wikipedia, 2026
  4. 4Nguồn ảnh: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenra (CC BY-SA 4.0) — Wikimedia Commons,
  5. 5Nguồn ảnh: Dominicus Johannes Bergs (CC BY-SA 3.0/4.0) — Wikimedia Commons,
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