· Silky luster
· Good strength
· High abrasion resistance
· Considerable resistance to heat and fire
· High water absorption capacity
· Low smell
· Biodegradability
Uses of JuteBiodegradability
Jute is a bast fiber obtained from an annual plant of that name,
which grows 8 to 12 feet in height with small yellow blossoms
and limited branching. The fiber lies embedded in the inner
layers of the bark on the central woody portion of the stem.
There are two main varieties of jute, botanically called Corchorus
olitorius and Corchorus capsularis, producing two different qualities
of fiber. The common trade name for the former is tossa , the latter
is called white jute . There is another variety called Mestha or Kenaf
botanically known as Hibiscus Cannabinus. Mestha is a coarser, more
brittle fiber, and is used by the jute mills in admixture with jute
to obtain certain desired properties.
USES OF JUTE Jute with its high tensile strength, very low extensibility and good
dimensional stability has traditionally been used extensively for
packaging industrial and food products. But in quest of identifying
sources for renewable raw material it is being more and more
recognized that jute with its many extra ordinary properties like-
is extremely suitable for agro-textile products ranging from those for
controlling shades and light to plants and trees to controlling soil
conditions as well as for certain geo-textile applications like soil
erosion control, river bund embankments, drainage and filtration,
rail/road construction on soft soil, for use as home textiles for floor
and wall décor and finishings.
<<Back to top>>BIODEGRADABLE AND ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY:
Jute deteriorates organically, replenishing the earth with productive invaluable
nutrients. It is non-pollutant and environment friendly.
