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The jute plant is
an annual plant that thrives best in
moist soil in a hot, humid climate.
Jute seeds are hand-sown and plants
mature in three months, often
averaging a height of 10 to 12 feet
(3 to 3.6 meters). Their light green
leaves are arrow-shaped and small
yellow flowers bloom singly or in
clusters. Jute is classified
scientifically in the genus Corchorus.
The plants are harvested when the
blossoms first begin to shed. The
cut stalks are sorted out according
to length and gathered into bundles.
They are then placed in shallow
pools of stagnant water where they
are allowed to rot or ferment. When
they have became soft enough, the
fibres are separated from the stalks
and then hung on lines to dry. After
drying, the fibers are sorted,
graded, and baled for exports.
Burlap, low-grade twine, and many
other products are made from jute.
Because of low-priced and adaptable,
jute is the second only to cotton in
world consumption of natural fibres.
Bangladesh, India, China are the
major producers of Jute. Bangladesh
is the world’s leading exporters of
Raw Jute and Jute products. Jute and
Juts goods produced in Bangladesh
are the best and cheapest in the
world, because of congenial climatic
condition. In Bangladesh jute is
called the golden fibres.
In the environment conscious world
today, the golden fibre has proved
to be immensely popular. It is
biodegradable and, therefore,
environment friendly. The products
merge with the soil after sustained
use. In turn, it enriches the soil
with organic substance and helps to
grow better crops. On combustion,
its fumes are non-toxic and produce
no residue. JRP (Jute Reinforced
plastic) is widely used to pack tea
and fruits especially for its
excellent ‘breathing qualities’. It
effectively packs Garments, Cement,
Fertilizers and other products as
well. Geo-jute has been developed to
control erosion on mountain slopes,
canal banks and railway sidings. It
also helps vegetation to grow –
naturally. Jute has also proved to
be the ideal replacement of wood.
Bangladesh jute sector comprised of
the govt. owned Jute mills and a
large number of decentralized units,
has now reached the stage of
producing the materials, which are
not only durable but also attractive
from the aesthetic sense. Numerous
end-uses have been found for the
golden fibre to meet the
requirements of the connoisseurs.
Jute Bags/Jute Sacks/Gunny Bags have
been widely used for packaging of
various commodities viz. Cereals,
Cashew nuts, Ground nuts, Pea nuts,
Cotton, Palm Kernels, Gum Arabic,
Coffee beans, Cocoa beans, Rice, Paddy,
Wheat, Maize, Copra, Lentils, Sugar,
Cement, Fertilizers etc.
Jute goods have been produced in the
Jute mills by treating the Raw Jute
with both mineral oil (hydro carbon)
as well as vegetable oil (hydro
carbon free/food
grade).
The array of products now being
manufactured from jute are endless.
From fine silk, finished fabrics,
versatile furnishings to intricately
designed oriental carpets – jute
makes them all.
Moulded furniture, Wall Hangings,
Swing Chairs, Flower Pot Holders,
Tea Coasters, Mats, Blankets,
Slippers, Shopping Bags, Bead
Curtains, Dolls, Soft Luggage,
Briefcases, Skirts, Jackets, Lamp
Shades, Floor Runners, Panels,
Boards and a whole lot more.
Inexpensive & Aesthetic.
The products are ideal for homes,
offices and public places.
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