In the context of the global Vegan Fashion market, valued at 462.8 billion USD in 2023 and expected to grow strongly during the forecast period with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.35%,using natural fibers in general and green nettles (Ramie) produced in Vietnam brings some important benefits for global fabric manufacturers, let’s find out in this article!
What is Ramie Fiber?
Ramie fiber is a natural fiber produced from the stem of the Ramie plant (Boehmeria nivea), a native plant in Asia Some main features of Ramie fiber:
- Ramie fiber has high durability, natural gloss and good moisture absorption.
- The fabric woven from this fiber has high durability and colorfastness after many washes, used to produce clothing, interior, shoes,…
- Producing Ramie fiber requires a higher quality and meticulous production process than other natural fibers due to the complex process of gum separation, processing and combing fibers from the stem.
In Vietnam – one of the richest Ramie growing regions in the world, each year, the green thorn value chain here supplies about over 1700 tons of green thorn fiber/year and 1100 tons/year of carefully combed green cotton by-products for the global market.
Benefits of using Vietnamese Ramie fiber in fabric production?
- Save up to 30%:
Vietnamese Origin Certification will help manufacturers save taxes, increase profits by up to 30%.
- Stable and sustainable fiber supply:
Vietnam is one of the largest Ramie producing countries in the world, with large Ramie planting area and stable supply.
Vietnam has a favorable climate and farming conditions for growing and harvesting high-quality Ramie.
- Competitive production cost:
The cost of raw materials, labor and other costs in producing Ramie fiber in Vietnam are usually lower than in other countries.
Owning a geographical location and developed infrastructure, helping to reduce transportation and logistics costs.
What makes fabric material from Vietnamese Ramie fiber different?
- Ramie fabric has the ability to hold shape, reduce wrinkles, and create a glossy shine for the fabric.
- Owning superior characteristics such as durability, coolness, and high self-antibacterial ability, inhibiting 99% of bacteria after 50 washes.
- Ramie is a renewable plant fiber that, thanks to production from green nettles, can be biodegradable to protect the environment.
- Ramie fabric absorbs moisture and regulates temperature well, helping to produce more sustainable and comfortable textile products.
Conclusion
Using Ramie fiber produced in Vietnam brings many advantages in terms of cost, quality, and sustainability for global fabric manufacturers. It is a choice to enhance efficiency and market competition. Learn more interesting information about this fiber and material HERE!

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