JUTE, the 100% biodegradable jute is a major textile fiber. It is a
also a raw material for non-textile products, which helps to protect
environment, which is an integral part of any development planning.
In textile industry, Jute is qualified for its silky texture, high
tensile strength and resistivity to heat and fire. Jute textiles
lend a proportionate fusing of contemporaneous style and
traditionalistic way of weaving.
Popularity of Jute Textiles Jute is considered fit for use
in industries as varied as fashion, travel and luggage, furnishings,
carpets and floor coverings, decoratives, textiles and made-ups.
Jute textiles are extensively usable in different fashion outlets,
malls, boutiques and departmental stores. Adorned with intricate
ferments of beads and embroidery, these textiles are extremely
impressive and eye-catching. Playing a vital role in Indian textile
industry, Jute sector has gained immense popularity all across the
globe.
Major Development Areas India is known as the second
largest exporter of jute goods in world. Along with this, Indian
Jute Industry is the biggest manufacturer of raw jute and jute
products in the world. Total Jute textiles in India is around 78%.
Major areas which are popular and comprise jute mills are West
Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Tripura,
Chattisgarh and Orissa.
Popular Types of Jute Textiles
Jute
Hessian Cloth or Burlap
Hessian cloth is generally used for packing or wrapping
materials for agricultural products such as wool, cotton and
tobacco and also in the upholstery industry.
Jute
Geo Textiles
Jute Geo-textiles are flexible, foldable, not very
biodegradable, and water-resistant in nature, particularly
suitable for rain-fed, flood-prone climatic conditions.
Jute
Yarn
Jute yarn, available in different colors and compositions, is
used in weaving, knitting, manufacturing sewing thread etc.
Jute
Hydro-Carbon Free Cloth
Hydrocarbon-Free Burlap is treated with Palm Oil or other
vegetable oils to make it totally free from hydrocarbons.
Jute
Carpet Backing Cloth (CBC)
Carpet Backing Cloth is mainly used and is in great demand in
the carpet industry.
Jute
Canvas
It is a plain weave fabric of fine quality, which is relatively
inexpensive compared with canvas made from other fibers.