{"id":16575,"date":"2026-07-01T02:26:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T02:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/?p=16575"},"modified":"2026-07-01T02:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T02:26:45","slug":"why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Winter Hat Makers Care About Summer Linen\u00a0VS Ramie?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might find it strange &#8211; we, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/\"><strong><em><u><strong><em>Aungwinter, a custom manufacturer of winter hats and apparel<\/em><\/strong><\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em><strong><em>,<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;instead of talking about wool, cashmere, or fur, sit down and seriously discuss whether to wear linen or ramie in summer. Isn&#8217;t that a bit too far from what we do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exactly the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After more than a decade making winter hats, our deepest insight is this: people who truly understand fabrics are never confined by &#8220;season.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think warmth is the most important thing about wearing a hat in winter? Think again. Anyone who&#8217;s worn a good hat knows that not stuffy, not prickly, not itchy matters a hundred times more than &#8220;warmth.&#8221; A hat can be sky-high in wool content &#8211; if it prickles against your scalp so badly you want to rip it off after ten minutes, it never even gets a chance to keep you warm. Linen shirts and ramie jackets are the same: you can chase &#8220;coolness&#8221; all you want, but if they irritate against your skin, turning it red and itchy, no matter how cool they are, you simply can&#8217;t stand to wear them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, the relationship between fabric and the body can never be fully explained by functional metrics. Comfort is a long, private conversation between fiber and skin. In that conversation, linen(flax) and ramie speak entirely different languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, from the perspective of a winter hat manufacturer who deals with scalps day in and day out, we&#8217;re going to get to the bottom of these two fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u76ee\u6b21<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"\u76ee\u6b21\u3092\u8868\u793a\/\u975e\u8868\u793a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">\u30c8\u30b0\u30eb<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/#Linen_Also_Called_Flax\" >Linen (Also Called Flax)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/#Ramie_%E2%80%93_The_%E2%80%9CFlash%E2%80%9D_of_cooling_but_keep_your_distance\" >Ramie &#8211; The &#8220;Flash&#8221; of cooling, but keep your distance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/#A_Winter_Hat_Makers_%E2%80%9COff%E2%80%91Season%E2%80%9D_Insight\" >A Winter Hat Maker&#8217;s &#8220;Off\u2011Season&#8221; Insight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/#In-depth_Analysis_Between_High_Yarn_Count_and_Pre-washing\" >In-depth Analysis Between High Yarn Count and Pre-washing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/#First_lets_talk_about_%E2%80%9Chigh_yarn_count%E2%80%9D\" >First, let&#8217;s talk about &#8220;high yarn count.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/#Whats_%E2%80%9Cpre-washing%E2%80%9D\" >What&#8217;s &#8220;pre-washing&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/#Picking_Linen_Is_Like_Picking_A_Person_%E2%80%93_Fit_Matters_Most\" >Picking Linen Is Like Picking A Person &#8211; Fit Matters Most<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/#FAQ\" >\u3088\u304f\u3042\u308b\u8cea\u554f<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/#Q1_I_have_sensitive_skin_but_really_cant_stand_the_heat_Can_I_wear_ramie_in_summer_or_not\" >Q1: I have sensitive skin but really can&#8217;t stand the heat. Can I wear ramie in summer or not?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/#Q2_How_bad_is_linen_shrinkage_really_What_should_I_watch_out_for_when_buying\" >Q2: How bad is linen shrinkage really? What should I watch out for when buying?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/#Q3_Ramie_always_turns_stiff_after_washing_Is_there_any_way_to_make_it_softer\" >Q3: Ramie always turns stiff after washing. Is there any way to make it softer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/#About_Us_A_Winter_Hat_Custom_Maker_That_Takes_Every_Single_Fiber_Seriously\" >About Us: A Winter Hat Custom Maker That Takes Every Single Fiber Seriously<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/know-how\/why-winter-hat-makers-care-about-summer-linen-vs-ramie\/#Reference\" >\u53c2\u7167<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"linen-also-called-flax\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Linen_Also_Called_Flax\"><\/span><strong>Linen (Also Called Flax)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Linen_flax-1024x450.webp\" alt=\"Linen_flax\" class=\"wp-image-16580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Linen_flax-1024x450.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Linen_flax-300x132.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Linen_flax-768x337.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Linen_flax-18x8.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Linen_flax-800x351.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Linen_flax.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The &#8220;Good-Natured&#8221; Fiber That Only Gets More Comfortable with Time<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Linen, the alternative name flax, is often called the &#8220;queen of fibers.&#8221; As the queen among all linen fabrics, linen is never loud or sharp-edged; its strength lies in a gentle, enduring warmth. From its fiber structure, linen fibers are short and pliable, roughly 17 to 25 millimeters long, bringing a delicate slub texture right from the loom to the fabric. Furthermore, a fresh linen garment feels only slightly crisp against the skin &#8211; never scratchy or prickly.&nbsp;What does that mean? It means that from the very first wear, it&#8217;s already looking after your comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What&#8217;s even better is that the more we wash linen, the softer it gets.&nbsp;After washing many times, the bards on the surface are smoothed away, natural pectins soften, and the fibers absorb traces of our skin&#8217;s oils and perspiration, which makes the touch more tender. Here is the obvious difference between cotton and linen after washing &#8211; cotton tires with washing; linen grows more intimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who has made hats knows the worst fear: a hat that&#8217;s crisp and perfectly shaped when new, then turns stiff as cardboard after a couple of washes. Linen does the exact opposite &#8211; it trades time for softness and earns trust through companionship. Sensitive skin can wear linen shirts, dresses, or nightgowns directly against the skin without any trouble. This isn&#8217;t marketing fluff; the fiber&#8217;s physical properties dictate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For scenario styling, linen drapes with an easy, moderate flow, giving the wearer a relaxed, nonchalant elegance. The wrinkles that appear are soft and sophisticated, never sloppy. It&#8217;s a foolproof choice for commuting, everyday life, or vacations &#8211; versatile and effortlessly stylish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, linen isn&#8217;t without its flaws. It has a fairly high shrinkage rate; linen that hasn&#8217;t been pre-washed can shrink over 5% the first time it hits water. So when you shop, be sure to choose pieces that have gone through a pre-wash process.&nbsp;This isn&#8217;t some advanced technology &#8211; it&#8217;s simply the manufacturer washing the fabric before making the garment, letting the shrinkage happen in advance. Smart brands all take this step. Not making customers pay for a fabric&#8217;s natural tendencies is a basic mark of professional integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ramie-the-flash-of-cooling-but-keep-your-distance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ramie_%E2%80%93_The_%E2%80%9CFlash%E2%80%9D_of_cooling_but_keep_your_distance\"><\/span><strong>Ramie &#8211; The &#8220;Flash&#8221; of cooling, but keep your distance<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ramie-1024x450.webp\" alt=\"ramie\" class=\"wp-image-16581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ramie-1024x450.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ramie-300x132.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ramie-768x337.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ramie-18x8.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ramie-800x351.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ramie.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After talking about linen, now let&#8217;s talk about ramie. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If linen is the &#8220;nice choice,&#8221; then ramie is that brilliant genius with incredible properties but a fierce temper. &nbsp;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ramie ranks first among all bast fibers for heat dissipation and moisture-absorption speed. What&#8217;s more, ramie absorbs 3 to 5 times more moisture than cotton and wicks sweat away and releases it the instant you perspire. In the hot, humid summers of the South, wearing ramie is like carrying a personal mini air conditioner, which isn&#8217;t a metaphor &#8211; it&#8217;s a real, tangible sensation. Among natural fibers, ramie is known as the coolest. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a technical perspective, ramie fibers are long and slender, reaching lengths of 60 to 250 centimeters, and their strength is near the top of all natural fibers. The fiber has a porous internal structure that quickly channels moisture away. In plain language: it&#8217;s a serious powerhouse. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>But here&#8217;s the problem. &nbsp;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ramie fibers are long, stiff, and have sharp ends. When you first wear a new ramie garment, the prickly itch is extremely noticeable.&nbsp;People with delicate skin who wear it directly against the body often end up red and itchy. What&#8217;s more, ramie stiffens when wet &#8211; the exact opposite of linen. Linen softens when wet, while ramie hardens. Even after repeated washing, the improvement in softness is very limited. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>So ramie&#8217;s comfort flaw is glaring: it wasn&#8217;t meant to be worn next to the skin. &nbsp;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the crisp structure of ramie is something linen can&#8217;t match. When made into light outer layers, wide-leg pants, or sun shirts &#8211; anything that doesn&#8217;t hug the skin &#8211; its cooling advantage is fully unleashed. For people who get hot easily and have resilient skin, using ramie as an outer layer is a match made in heaven. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the way, ramie has a hidden skill &#8211; UV resistance. Research data show that ramie&#8217;s ultraviolet transmittance is below 0.6%. So wearing ramie as sun-protective clothing in summer isn&#8217;t hocus-pocus &#8211; it&#8217;s backed by data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-winter-hat-maker-s-off-season-insight\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Winter_Hat_Makers_%E2%80%9COff%E2%80%91Season%E2%80%9D_Insight\"><\/span><strong>A Winter Hat Maker&#8217;s &#8220;Off\u2011Season&#8221; Insight<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By now, you may have noticed something interesting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The divide between linen and ramie mirrors the logic behind winter hat fabrics in a surprisingly similar way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we work with wool and cashmere for winter hats, the same underlying principles apply &#8211; and those principles are remarkably similar to choosing between linen and ramie. Even wool has its &#8220;linen\u2011like&#8221; and &#8220;ramie\u2011like&#8221; types. Take merino wool, for example &#8211; the fibers are fine, soft, and feel gentle against the scalp, molding to the head the more you wear it. Sound familiar? That&#8217;s your linen\u2011type wool. In the other hand, coarse wools are crisp, structured, and offer excellent warmth, but put them next to the skin and they&#8217;ll itch. That&#8217;s your ramie\u2011type wool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the world of textiles, there&#8217;s never a clear\u2011cut &#8220;good&#8221; or &#8220;bad&#8221; &#8211; only &#8220;who it&#8217;s right for&#8221; and &#8220;where it belongs.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we make custom winter hats, the most important step isn&#8217;t picking the most expensive fabric &#8211; it&#8217;s asking our clients three simple questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you wearing it for daily commuting or outdoor activities?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is your scalp sensitive?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have time to care for it, or do you prefer low\u2011maintenance?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And guess what? These same three questions apply perfectly to someone buying linen summer clothes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing it close to the skin for daily commutes? Go with linen that is soft, breathable, and gets more comfortable with every wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heading outdoors and hate feeling sweaty? Choose high\u2011count ramie as outerwear. It delivers maximum cooling &#8211; and since it&#8217;s not against your skin, you get the chill without the itch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can&#8217;t be bothered with high-maintenance fabrics? Stick with linen, which wrinkles less and softens with washing. Ramie, on the other hand, holds stubborn creases and demands more care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See? The relationship between fabric and wearers isn&#8217;t about which is &#8220;better&#8221; &#8211; it&#8217;s about which is the proper fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"in-depth-analysis-between-high-yarn-count-and-pre-washing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-depth_Analysis_Between_High_Yarn_Count_and_Pre-washing\"><\/span><strong>In-depth Analysis Between High Yarn Count and Pre-washing<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why &#8220;high yarn count&#8221; and &#8220;pre-washing&#8221; are the true dividing lines<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the original article, there&#8217;s a buying tip: no matter the type of linen or ramie, prioritize fabric with a high yarn count and pre-washing treatment. It sounds simple, but it&#8217;s really the most valuable line in the entire article. Let me, from a manufacturer&#8217;s perspective, unpack it in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"first-let-s-talk-about-high-yarn-count\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_lets_talk_about_%E2%80%9Chigh_yarn_count%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>First, let&#8217;s talk about &#8220;high yarn count.&#8221;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yarn count, in simple terms, is the thickness of the yarn. The higher the count, the finer the yarn, and the lighter, thinner, and softer the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ramie, due to its long fibers, can be spun to a very high count, and even up to 100s. High-count ramie fabric is as thin as a cicada&#8217;s wing, with a gentle touch and significantly reduced itchiness. Many people say &#8220;ramie is prickly,&#8221; but that usually refers to low-count coarse ramie. High-count ramie is a completely different thing altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Linen, because of its shorter fibers, usually ranges from 5 to 36 in count. But some high-quality linen can achieve higher counts, making it feel more refined in the hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What&#8217;s the essence of &#8220;high yarn count&#8221;? It&#8217;s taming &#8220;roughness&#8221; into &#8220;refinement.&#8221; With the same fiber, the finer it&#8217;s spun, the more evenly it contacts the skin, and the weaker the scratchy sensation. This isn&#8217;t some black technology; it&#8217;s the most basic common sense in textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-s-pre-washing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_%E2%80%9Cpre-washing%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>What&#8217;s &#8220;pre-washing&#8221;?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pre-washing is a process of washing the fabric before it&#8217;s made into garments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For linen,<\/strong>&nbsp;pre-washing addresses shrinkage. Linen that isn&#8217;t pre-washed can shrink by over 5% on the first wash. With pre-washing, the shrinkage rate can be kept under 3%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For ramie,<\/strong>&nbsp;pre-washing is to soften the fibers and reduce itchiness. Ramie treated with a softening process becomes much softer to the touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a custom manufacturer of winter hats and apparel, we wanna say this: pre-washing is not a &#8220;bonus feature&#8221;; it&#8217;s a matter of &#8220;conscience.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fabrics naturally tend to shrink, and fibers instinctively prickle &#8211; these aren&#8217;t the fabric&#8217;s fault. But if a manufacturer knows these issues and does nothing to pretreat, selling the &#8220;natural tendencies&#8221; as &#8220;unique characteristics&#8221; to consumers, that&#8217;s shirking responsibility. A good manufacturer should shoulder that initial &#8220;breaking-in&#8221; period for the consumer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we make winter hats, we also pre-shrink the wool fabrics &#8211; not to boast about &#8220;advanced craftsmanship,&#8221; but simply because we believe: a consumer&#8217;s money is spent on &#8220;being comfortable while wearing,&#8221; not on &#8220;having to fuss with it themselves at home.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"picking-linen-is-like-picking-a-person-fit-matters-most\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Picking_Linen_Is_Like_Picking_A_Person_%E2%80%93_Fit_Matters_Most\"><\/span><strong>Picking Linen Is Like Picking A Person &#8211; Fit Matters Most<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking back, most people who stumbled when buying summer linen shirts made the same mistake: they only looked at functional specs, not at how well the fabric matched their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Ramie is cooling&#8221;, so they bought ramie; &#8220;linen is premium&#8221;, so they bought linen &#8211; but they forgot to ask themselves one thing: How will I actually wear it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next-to-skin wear, sensitive skin, long-term daily use \u2192 linen. It trades time for softness, becoming more comfortable the more you wear it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outer layers, fear of stifling heat, southern scorching summers \u2192 high-count ramie. Its cooling sensation is irreplaceable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low maintenance, hassle-free \u2192 linen. Washing softens it, and the wrinkles look natural.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The relationship between fabric and the wearer is, honestly, a lot like relationships between people: there&#8217;s no such thing as perfect, only the right fit. After making winter hats for so many years, we&#8217;ve seen too many people spend a fortune on top-grade wool hats, only to wear them once and let them gather dust &#8211; not because the hat is bad, but because it doesn&#8217;t suit them. A sensitive scalp in coarse wool is misery no matter how warm it is; a round head in a stiff hat shape feels wrong no matter how much it costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s the same for buying summer linen wear.&nbsp;Please, don&#8217;t mislead by the word &#8220;cool&#8221;. First, consider whether your skin can handle it, then think about how you plan to wear it. Choose according to your needs, and natural linen fabrics will feel refreshing and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s the most honest advice WE can offer, coming from someone who has worked with fabrics for over a decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>\u3088\u304f\u3042\u308b\u8cea\u554f<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"q1-i-have-sensitive-skin-but-really-can-t-stand-the-heat-can-i-wear-ramie-in-summer-or-not\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_I_have_sensitive_skin_but_really_cant_stand_the_heat_Can_I_wear_ramie_in_summer_or_not\"><\/span><strong>Q1: I have sensitive skin but really can&#8217;t stand the heat. Can I wear ramie in summer or not?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u7b54\u3048\u3066\u304f\u308c\uff1a <\/strong>Yes, but with conditions. Avoid coarse, low-count ramie directly against the skin. If you must wear ramie, go for high-count fabrics (60s and above) &#8211; the hand feel will be much gentler. Also, use ramie only as an outer layer &#8211; wear it as a sun shirt, wide-leg trousers, or a jacket, anything that doesn&#8217;t touch your skin directly. The way you keep the cooling sensation and dodge the itchiness. If your budget allows, consider a linen-ramie blend; it balances ramie&#8217;s crisp structure with linen&#8217;s softness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"q2-how-bad-is-linen-shrinkage-really-what-should-i-watch-out-for-when-buying\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_bad_is_linen_shrinkage_really_What_should_I_watch_out_for_when_buying\"><\/span><strong>Q2: How bad is linen shrinkage really? What should I watch out for when buying?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u7b54\u3048\u3066\u304f\u308c\uff1a <\/strong>Untreated linen can shrink 5% or more the first time it hits water. The fix is simple: look for labels that with &#8220;pre-washed&#8221; or &#8220;pre-shrunk&#8221; or not. Pre-treated linen typically stays within 3% shrinkage, which hardly affects the fit. Also, wash it in cold water for the first wash and skip the dryer to further reduce the risk. As a manufacturer, We&#8217;d say it&#8217;s worth spending a little extra on pre-washed pieces instead of trying to save on untreated ones &#8211; the money you save won&#8217;t make up for a garment that no longer fits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"q3-ramie-always-turns-stiff-after-washing-is-there-any-way-to-make-it-softer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Ramie_always_turns_stiff_after_washing_Is_there_any_way_to_make_it_softer\"><\/span><strong>Q3: Ramie always turns stiff after washing. Is there any way to make it softer?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u7b54\u3048\u3066\u304f\u308c\uff1a <\/strong>Ramie hardens when it gets wet &#8211; that&#8217;s the nature of the fiber, and it can&#8217;t be completely changed. But a few things can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First<\/strong>, choose high-count ramie; the finer fibers feel less harsh even when stiff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second,<\/strong>&nbsp;add a fabric softener when you wash &#8211; it can soften the fibers to a degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third,<\/strong>&nbsp;don&#8217;t dry it in direct sunlight; shade-dry to avoid excessive stiffening. To be honest, though, expecting ramie to match linen&#8217;s softness after washing is unrealistic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you buy ramie, be clear about this: you&#8217;re after its crisp coolness, so don&#8217;t expect it to give you linen&#8217;s gentleness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"about-us-a-winter-hat-custom-maker-that-takes-every-single-fiber-seriously\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Us_A_Winter_Hat_Custom_Maker_That_Takes_Every_Single_Fiber_Seriously\"><\/span><strong>About Us: A Winter Hat Custom Maker That Takes Every Single Fiber Seriously<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Aungwinter-a-custom-manufacturer-of-winter-hats-and-apparel-1024x450.webp\" alt=\"Aungwinter - a custom manufacturer of winter hats and apparel\" class=\"wp-image-16583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Aungwinter-a-custom-manufacturer-of-winter-hats-and-apparel-1024x450.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Aungwinter-a-custom-manufacturer-of-winter-hats-and-apparel-300x132.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Aungwinter-a-custom-manufacturer-of-winter-hats-and-apparel-768x337.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Aungwinter-a-custom-manufacturer-of-winter-hats-and-apparel-18x8.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Aungwinter-a-custom-manufacturer-of-winter-hats-and-apparel-800x351.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Aungwinter-a-custom-manufacturer-of-winter-hats-and-apparel.webp 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After all this talk of summer, you might wonder: how does a winter hat company spend its summer? Our answer: we study fabrics in summer so we can make great hats in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s precisely because we deeply understand linen&#8217;s softness and ramie&#8217;s crispness that we know every personality of wool and cashmere even better. When we make custom winter hats, we stick to the same principle &#8211; match the fabric to your needs. For sensitive scalps, we recommend ultra-fine merino. For those who fear the cold but still want style, we design cashmere blends. For outdoor lovers, we offer windproof, warm tweeds. Every hat, just like choosing a linen fabric, starts by asking what you need, then picking the most suitable material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d like a hat this winter that truly understands the shape of your head, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/%e9%80%a3%e7%b5%a1%e5%85%88\/\"><strong><em><u><strong><em>you&#8217;re welcome to reach out anytime<\/em><\/strong><\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a>. We offer one-on-one bespoke service &#8211; from fabric selection and hat shape design to fine-tuning every detail, everything is made for you, no compromises, no settling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May you wear comfort and move through every season with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aungwinter \u2013 bespoke winter hat maker since 1998<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"reference\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reference\"><\/span><strong>\u53c2\u7167<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a><a><\/a> href=&#8221;https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/know-how\/full-guide-to-linen-ramie-hemp-and-cotton-linen-fabrics\/&#8221; <strong><em><u><strong><em>\u30ea\u30cd\u30f3\u3001\u30e9\u30df\u30fc\u3001\u30d8\u30f3\u30d7\u3001\u30b3\u30c3\u30c8\u30f3\u30fb\u30ea\u30cd\u30f3\u751f\u5730\u306e\u5b8c\u5168\u30ac\u30a4\u30c9<\/em><\/strong><\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You might find it strange &#8211; we, Aungwinter, a custom manufacturer of winter hats and apparel,&nbsp;instead of talking about wool, cashmere, or fur, sit down and seriously discuss whether to wear linen or ramie in summer. Isn&#8217;t that a bit too far from what we do? Exactly the opposite. After more than a decade making winter hats, our deepest insight is this: people who truly understand fabrics are never confined by &#8220;season.&#8221; Think warmth is the most important thing about wearing a hat in winter? Think again. Anyone who&#8217;s worn a good hat knows that not stuffy, not prickly, not itchy matters a hundred times more than &#8220;warmth.&#8221; A hat [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16579,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"_gspb_post_css":"","_jf_limit_responses":"","_jet_sm_ready_style":"","_jet_sm_style":"","_jet_sm_controls_values":"","_jet_sm_fonts_collection":"","_jet_sm_fonts_links":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"hf_cat_post":[],"class_list":["post-16575","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-know-how"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16575","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16575"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16575\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16579"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16575"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16575"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16575"},{"taxonomy":"hf_cat_post","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aungwinter.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hf_cat_post?post=16575"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}