Jute History

Jute: The Golden Fiber Jute is a natural vegetable fiber with golden silky shine color and soft textured which is also termed “ The Golden Fiber ”. The skin or fiber of the jute plant is spun into coarse and strong thread. The fabric made from jute is also known as Hessian or Burlap. The very fine jute threads are used for making imitation silk. India is one of the largest producer and exporter of jute in the world. The main jute weaved products manufactured in India are - coarse material for sacking, food grade agro bags, grocery bags, shopping…
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The main jute production is centered in Indian subcontinent and is traded all over the world. The top ten jute producing countries are India, Bangladesh, China, Côte d'Ivoire, Thailand, Myanmar, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Nepal and Vietnam. Amongst the top ten, Bangladesh leads the export of raw jute whereas, India the largest producer and consumer of jute items. In both the countries, the local jute price is similar to the prevailing international rate. 75% of the jute fiber is consumed in manufacturing sacks, burlaps and packaging materials. The demand of the jute is derived from the growth of the industrial segment where…
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Before exportation, testing of jute and its commodities plays a essential and vital role. The testing procedure consists of physical test, chemical and analytic test, biological ingredient test, jute composites test and ecological test. All over India, several jute testing services are available. Well equipped laboratories and testing instruments are needed for testing. The most prominent test services are attainable from Indian Jute Industries Research Association (IJIRA) where services are backed with well trained expertise and latest laboratory equipments. Different testing methods Physical testing This form of testing takes care of following points : Raw jute : Bundle strength, Single…
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Jute gradation is done after the extraction process, usually done by Kutcha balers. The various grades given to jute are like : Top : This represents very strong fibers, good color and luster. Middle : This signifies strong fibers having average luster and color. Bottom : This represents sound fibers having medium strength. B-Bottom : This signifies sound fibers having medium strength but not appropriate for high grades. C- Bottom : This signifies fibers of any color having medium strength. X- Bottom : This represents weakest jute fiber. Further, on the basis of strength, length, fineness, luster and color, raw…
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Jute has always been known for its high bio degradability, versatility and being economical. Due to the changing trend in fashion world, there is stiff rise in use of jute for making fashion accessories and modern home decorative. Right from fashion accessories to glamorous garments, packing material to decorative items, use of jute fabric has been revolutionized. If we shift towards social circle, usage of jute has been increasing in both domestic and international arena. Modern jute In current era, jute is not considered only as a crude material for gunny bags or Hessians mixed. Rather, it is mixed with…
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