- Ramie - Wikipedia
Ramie is one of the oldest fibre crops, having been used for at least 6,000 years, and is principally used for fabric production It is a bast fibre, which comes from the inner bark (phloem) of the vegetative stalks and not the woody stem itself or the outer bark
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This new venture marks a significant milestone for the family-owned restaurant which is celebrating their 25th anniversary during this month of August at their initial location in Burnaby The owner, Ramie, along with his two sons are committed to authenticity and quality
- What Is Ramie Fabric? (Uses, Advantages, Helpful Guide)
Ramie fabric has its source in the Ramie plant and has been used for thousands of years Some say even 6,000 years starting with ancient China, Indonesia, and India Its primary use is to create fabrics and is seen as a substitute for cotton in dresses, pants, sweaters, and more
- Ramie Fiber: Properties, Uses, Advantages and Disadvantages
Ramie is classified chemically as a cellulose fiber, just as cotton fiber, linen and rayon Leading producers of ramie are China, Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines and Brazil Until recently ramie has been unknown in the ready-to-wear market in this country, but it is appearing in more garments
- Ramie Plant Care Growing Basics: Water, Light, Soil, Propagation etc . . .
It is highly cultivated for its high quality fibre or as an ornamental plant It is also used in preventing miscarriages during pregnancy The leaves are used as treatment of fluxes and wounds while the roots are used in the treatment of threatened abortions, colic of pregnancy, haemorrhoids, leucorrhoea, impetigo, etc
- Ramie | Description, Fabric, Material, Advantages, Disadvantages . . .
ramie, (Boehmeria nivea), fibre-yielding plant of the nettle family (Urticaceae) and its bast fibre, native to China Green ramie, or rhea (Boehmeria nivea, variety tenacissima) may have originated in Malaysia and is also a fibre source The perennial plant produces many stalks, each growing from 1 9 to 2 4 metres (3 to 8 feet) high
- RAMIE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of RAMIE is an Asian perennial plant (Boehmeria nivea) of the nettle family
- Ramies - definition of ramies by The Free Dictionary
A perennial herb or shrub (Boehmeria nivea) native to eastern Asia and cultivated elsewhere, having broad leaves and clusters of small greenish flowers 2 The flaxlike fiber from the stem of this plant, used in making fabrics and cordage [Malay rami ] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition
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