The Ramie Shirt

The alternative to the classic linen shirt, we worked with 100 Hands to develop this shirt from a cotton ramie blend giving us a beautiful mix of performance and style

Ramie has high absorbency, like linen and unlike cotton, which makes it good for warm weather. It’s also strong, again like linen, and very breathable. It’s only disadvantage compared to linen is it isn’t quite as cool to the touch. 

Mixing the fibre with cotton brings out more of that softer feel. Most of us have worn cotton/linen shirts, and they’re a great alternative to linen for smart looks. But they are quite sharp, and not the kind of thing you’re going to wear casually. With Ramie, the combination is quite different. Giving softer creasing than a traditional linen or linen blend shirt.

The collar is a standard semi spread, not revolutionary but classic and for good reason.

Full details on the origins of the project here. 

Made in 100 Hands' Indian atelier, the denim shirts are beautifully handcrafted - with hand-sewn collars and armholes, as well as buttons and buttonholes. 

Size details below. The body fit is the same as the PS Chambray shirts, and the oxfords after a couple of washes.