Description

Jute is a highly lignified natural plant fiber that is extracted from the Corchorus plant. It is also known as the “golden fiber” as it is generally golden-brown in color with a natural luster. It is second only to cotton when it comes to production and global consumption, as well as being one of the most affordable fibers.

HISTORY

Jute originated in India and has been grown on farms for centuries. The fiber started to be exported in the 1880s when a system for spinning and weaving was developed in Dundee, Scotland, which now has a jute museum. Jute products were replaced by synthetic fibers in the 1970s, and by the late 1990s, bulk packaging reduced the need for jute sacks.

POTENTIAL IMPACT

Retting, the extraction process of jute fibers from stems, produces wastewater that can be harmful to aquatic ecosystems.

SUSTAINABLE BENEFIT

It is a fast-growing and low-maintenance crop that can be harvested every 4 to 6 months and requires little use of pesticides or fertilizers.

BAST FIBER

W: 15-20 microns

[1]Hand wash with cold water[2] Avoid twisting and squeezing[3]Air Dry[4]Iron with damp cloth