Jute & Hemp

19/02/2015

Types of Jute:
jute products fall into four classes of manufacture:
HESSIAN or BURLAP: A plain woven fabric of 5 to 12 ozs. a yard, made of good quality jute yarn. It is used for a wide range of applications as in cloth form and in the form of bags. SACKING: It is also known as "heavy goods," made from lower grades of fiber, loosely woven cloth, in plain or twill weave, weighing from 12-20 ozs. per yard of different widths. It is used for bags of all types. CANVAS - The finest jute product, closely woven of the best grades of fiber widely used in India for protection from the weather. JUTE YARN and TWINE - Most of the single strand jute yarn produced is consumed by the mills themselves in fabric and twine manufacture. Jute twine in varying weights and thickness is, used extensively both in India and abroad for sewing, tying, and for a variety of industrial applications such as packing pipe joints, cable binding, etc.
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Properties of Jute:
Jute is one of the strongest natural fibers. The long staple fiber has high tensile strength and low extensibility. Its luster determines quality; the more it shines, the better the quality. It also has some heat and fire resistance. Jute is a biodegradable features. Jute include good insulating and antistatic properties, as well as having low thermal conductivity and a moderate moisture regain. It include acoustic insulating properties and manufacture with no skin irritations. Jute has the ability to be blended with other fibres, both synthetic and natural, and accepts cellulosic dye classes such as natural, basic, vat, sulfur, reactive, and pigment dyes. Jute can also be blended with wool. By treating jute with caustic soda, crimp, softness, pliability, and appearance is improved, aiding in its ability to be spun with wool. Liquid ammonia has a similar effect on jute, as well as the added characteristic of improving flame resistance when treated with flame proofing agents.
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Jute producing countries:
The top Ten Jute Producers are: India, Bangladesh, People's Republic of China, Côte d'Ivoire, Thailand, Myanmar, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Nepal, Vietnam
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You can also become a Jute Entrepreneur:
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19/02/2015

JUTE PROCESSING CHART

16/02/2015

Congratulations to Winner: Angelina BO.
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16/02/2015

Thank you all participating in the giveaway. Winner will be announced later today. Stay tuned.

14/02/2015

Happy Valentine's Day. Ready for the giveaway. Take home this pretty bangle clutch.Just Like and Share the Jute and H**p page. Giveaway ends at midnight.

13/02/2015

Who says Jute is not fashionable? Have a look at our collection.

13/02/2015