Jute
General
Jute is most widely produced plant fibre after cotton.
It is produced from White jute (Corchorus capsulatis) and Tossa Jute (Corchorus olitorius).
Jute is grown in hot and humid climates like Bangladesh, India, China, Cote D'Ivoire and Thailand.
It has a high lignin content. (wood fibre content)
Applications
It is mostly used for:
Making sack and cordage
Curtains
Carpets
Upholstery
Floor Coverings
Geotextiles
Package Textiles
Agriculture Textiles
Functions
Jut reaches 2-3m in heigh within 4-6 months.
Specifications
High tensile strength
Low extensibility
Good breathability
Antistatic
Low thermal conductivity
Moderate moisture regain
Acoustic insulation
Poor drapability
Yellowing
Non antibacterial
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