Description

The cheat code for hot and humid in a tank top form. A cool and dry ramie knit with a breezy openness that makes this a summer essential. Bulk buy eligible. Add to a TANKFIVE pairing.

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Fabric

Fabric Story

To be frank we don't 100% understand what makes ramie so damn good in the hot and humid weather, but the stuff is like magic and we are going to keep on using it whether we understand it or not. And of course we're going to keep trying to understand that magic too, as the more we know about our fabrics, the better our products become.

Ramie is quite possibly the world's oldest fiber. It's a nettle plant native to Southeastern Asia, the stalks of which can be processed into a fiber quite similar to linen. Like linen, it can absorb large amounts of moisture while retaining a dry hand feel. They both have very flat surfaces that allow water to travel quickly across the surface via capillary action making it cool to the touch and quick to dry. Finally, like linen, ramie is a rather stiff fiber which means it can retain a very open structure that allows for superior air flow and breathability. This also means they both start out rather stiff but break in to a beautiful softness over time if cared for properly. (Avoid top-loading washing machines!)

Ramielust products are 100% ramie fabric that clocks in at a weight way heavier than generally used for warm weather clothing, yet wear far cooler than just about anything else. Maybe it's magic, maybe it's science, but either way we know that we can't get enough of this stuff as the temperature and humidity start rising together.

It's worth noting that the key here is hot AND humid. In hot and dry climates we recommend a lighter material like our Dreamweight fabric. For cold and humid this stuff is actually dangerous—you don't want a shirt that pulls heat away from you in the cold! But when it's both hot and humid out, nothing beats ramie.

  • Fabric Weight

    200GSM

  • Fabric Origin

    Knit in Japan

  • Fabric Construction

    Jersey

  • UPF

    • Light colors: 5
    • Dark colors: 10
  • Fabric Water Resistance

    None

  • Breathability

    Extremely High

  • Durability

    Average

Fit

  • Stretch

    Knit mechanical stretch

  • Shrinkage

    Pre-washed but expect significant shrinkage in length when first washed and dried

Size Chart

in Inches | Measured Flat

SizeXSSMLXLXXL3XL
Chest19202122232425
Length26.2526.87527.528.12528.7529.37530
Chris is 6'0", 150 lbs and wears size S in Olive Depths. Worn with Futuregliders in Dark Olive.
Chris is 5'6", 140 lbs and wears size XS-S. Tyler is 6’0", 162 lbs and wears size S-L.

Form

  • Style Number

    K548

Revision History

  • May 2024:
    • Ramielust Tank launched
    • Released in Black, Navy, Olive Depths, Lilac Mist

Care

  • Washing

    Machine wash warm

  • Drying

    Tumble dry low

Photography Credits

Photos by Jon-Paul Rodriguez, Video by Christopher Chin

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