Uses and Impact of organic jute fabric.

Characteristics of Jute as an Organic Product

Jute is a natural and eco-friendly fiber derived from the jute plant. Most of us are not familiar with its actual name, but we are generally associated with this fabric “burlap” 

The use of Jute is Multi purposes: Jute is a plant-based fabric, eco-friendly, and produces minimum carbon footprint, but provides lots of tangible advantages in the environment. Jute is a plant-based fiber, cotton takes the first place, and jute is the following. It is popular for durability as well as strength. It is more popular in the industrial sector as a storage material rather than in the clothing sector.    

In comparison to synthetic fibers, jute fiber provides outstanding benefits. Due to their high strength, weight, and sustainability jute fibers are increasingly popular. Non-corrosive nature, alluvial sandy loam, and clay loamy soils are the best for the production of high-quality jute. Learn More  

Process of Making Jute:

There are several types of jute and white jute and dark jute also known as tossa are the main two types of jute. It requires special growing conditions, warm and humid climates are very much effective for growing special jute.

The soil of the Ganges Delta is the most suitable for jute production, in this perspective, Bangladesh and India take the highest chance of producing the best quality jute. The cultivation of jute is similar to rice production. In addition to that, China, Myanmar, and Thailand are other top-quality jute-producing countries.

Jute Processing

The jute plant grows tall about 10 to 12 feet, and the farmers take the outer skin of the jute plant. Jute plant needs to grow for 4 to 6 months, and harvesting begins when the plant has flowered. 

Generally, jute is familiar with its fiber but can be used for several purposes like vegetables, tea, etc. After taking the fiber jute sticks can be used as fire sticks or building material.  

After harvesting the jute sticks there are several steps process to prepare the jute fabrics. First of all, soak the stalks in the water for almost three weeks, this is called retting time, and later fibers will be separated from the stalks. Generally, the length of the fibers is almost to the jute plant. 

In the second stage, different steps should be taken like the jute yarn fibers are dried in the sun or several types of chemical processes need to be taken to make it either water-resistant or fire.   

In the last stage, the dried jute fibers should be taken to the jute mills, or textile factories to make clothing or industrial textiles.   Jute fibers can be used to make mats, carpets, or rugs with the help of both handloom and power looms.

Nature and Use of Biodegradable Jute Fabric

Jute is an eco-friendly and durable product that can be used in several ways for example in agriculture, apparel, industry, home decor, etc. It is easy to work with jute fiber due to its thickness, simultaneously ideal for hot, humid, and climates because of its high breathable.

Jute Apparel:

Naturally, jute is not so easy to use in the apparel sector, particularly in Western countries. It is the most commonly used raw material in the textiles sector in South Asian countries like Bangladesh and India. 

Toti Jute Bag

There are several types of jute, and light brown is the most popular jute. White forms of jute are the most common in the apparel section,  

Once upon a time this apparel was very much associated with the lower classes of people because of their economic condition. Ghillie suit was commonly used in many parts of Western Asia, and jute fabric was a major component of this type of cloth. It is almost an old military uniform, this fabric was used to help soldiers mix with nature. Learn more ...............  

Nowadays, however, renowned designers are using jute fabric for making jackets, cardigans, and sweaters, they are considering and appreciating it from the environmental angle and design appeal of jute. The use of advanced technology for the processing of jute has made it increasingly outstanding.

Jute Crafts, Furniture, and Others: 

In addition to clothing textiles, jute products have great diversification. Burlap bags are closely associated with hessian cloth which is a lighter type of jute fabric. In the beginning, burlap bags were used to carry fruits, vegetables, grains, and other goods. Burlap may be originated from sisal or hemp also.     

In comparison with burlap sacks utility of jute is more extendable. Burlap acts as a conductor in flooring and is commonly used for transporting goods. Jute is very much effective in controlling erosion and weeds, at the same time it protects seeds in agricultural applications. When sapling roots are transplanted, it is important to protect them, and jute plays a vital role in protection. As a biodegradable nature, sapling roots can easily go through jute fabric without resistance. 

jute photo frame

Jute is used to make diversified products such as furniture, chair covers, rugs, curtains, and several types of household stuff. People use jute rope to wrap furniture, for example, a headboard, a swinging chair, or a hammock.

Jute fiber can be dyed to almost any color, but the natural color is light tan or golden hue and is commonly used. Jute can be twisted, string, and rope. It is popular and widely used as raw materials for crafts and creative DIY projects. It is used to make coasters, floormats, or flower vases.  

jute sleeper

Environmental Impact: 

Jute-product provides outstanding environmental advantages, in comparison to cotton it requires nominal fertilizer as well as pesticide. Jute plant is renewable and lessened the environmental side effects. Leaves and roots after cutting the jute plants enrich the soil and increase its fertility.   

It is easy to produce jute and the processing system also has less impact on our environment as well as society than other types of synthetic materials. On the other hand, eco-friendly products like jute and flax have generated less carbon footprint than glass or mineral fibers. 

Jute is very much help from several points of view, it absorbs more carbon dioxide and produces oxygen than other plants and makes the environment clean.  One hectare of jute plant generates almost 11 tons of oxygen and absorbs 15 tons of carbon dioxide.

Nowadays, lots of new companies are working with jute goods, because people are becoming more conscious about the environment. Jute is 100% biodegradable because it decomposed at the end of each product’s life cycle.

Each part of the jute plant can be used, for example, jute leaves are used as vegetables or jute leaf tea, which contains vitamin C, calcium, antioxidants, iron, etc for medical treatment also. On the other hand, jute fibers can be used for making clothes or carpets, etc. charcoal is used for several purposes like to make tonner ink, even it is used to make arms also. One of the most environmental benefits of the jute plant is that it does not generate toxic gases while it is burnt.

Alternatives to Jute:

 Jute has unique characteristics and durable biodegradable fiber. There are a few differences between jute and other natural fibers like sisal fiber, Sisal is also a plant-based fiber that is commonly used in making several types of mats as well as baskets with liners and rope. Learn more........

There are many benefits of sisal although it is harder than an organic-jute product but pliable and easier to work. It (sisal) grows well in several types of soil with an easy process. Moreover, it is durable and easier to clean.    

Bamboo Products

Sisal is not a substitute for jute fabric although it is a natural fiber. But sometimes this organic-jute fiber can take the place of jute for making carpets, rugs, and different types of industrial products having a few obstacles in the area where it grows well.  

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