RamMix: Playful Ramie Wear

Category: Apparel

Ramie, a crop unique to the southwest of China and mainly used for textiles, accounts for 90% of global ramie fibre production. In recent years, unstable climate and resource scarcity have led to a reduction in the production of ramie. This has resulted in the local agricultural industry faced with challenges of cultural loss and economic decline. RamMix aims to design a Bio-degradable jacket system using ramie plants, allowing users to mix and match different elements daily. Biotechnology is replacing traditional chemical extraction methods for fibres and pigments. More eco-friendly materials are then combined with the production techniques of Shu brocade (traditional Chinese fabric) to design weaving patterns and apply them to different clothing pieces. Additionally, surplus waste from ramie is used to synthesise biodegradable materials for making buttons of various shapes and colours.